The open-source blockchain Nexus (NXS) is a peer-to-peer network that has a goal of simplifying the process of and making it easy for communities and enterprises to develop new technologies. 

Nexus began operations in 2014 and has since implemented a series of feature updates and improvements including network overlays, higher security measures and IP Multicast Locking Groups. 

Nexus has three core offices spread out across the United States, Australia and the United Kingdom with each of these hubs being a not-for-profit and focusing on education and business development. These hubs are not individually owned and operated by teams and represented by a volunteer board of directors.