Metaplex Studios

Metaplex Studios, founded in 2021, is a developer studio that creates open-source web3 tools for managing and scaling digital assets, primarily NFTs, on the Solana blockchain.

As the core engineering team behind the Metaplex Protocol, the studio aims to empower creators, builders, developers, and collectors with tools that enhance accessibility in the digital asset space. Headquartered in San Francisco, Metaplex Studios has raised $47 million in funding and employs 125 people as of 2024. The studio offers a range of services, including protocol development, developer tools, and community support. Its flagship products include the Digital Asset Standard (DAS), the Metaplex Program Library (MPL), and the Metaplex Creator Studio, which allows creators to build their own NFT storefronts. Metaplex Studios has significantly impacted the Solana NFT ecosystem, with over 800 million assets minted and $1.2 billion generated in creator revenue, establishing itself as a trusted standard in the digital asset economy.