Ideas that move Fidelity forward.
The Fidelity Center for Applied Technology, or FCAT®, is a catalyst for breakthrough achievements in research and tech. We assess, test and scale concepts and ideas that advance Fidelity’s market leadership and enhance every customer’s experience. FCAT teams are curious, inquisitive, and intently focused on the future.
Projects and Observations
FCAT teams are always looking beyond the horizon. We analyze social trends and experiment with an array of technologies that may impact Fidelity and its customers over the next five years.
Blockchain
By: Kevin Kelly & Mia Galvin | October 28, 2025
Solana’s ecosystem is set to undergo significant transformation, and this report from FCAT’s Blockchain team explores a new era of network performance and efforts to redefine the underlying economics that drive validator activity on-chain.
10/28/2025
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Blockchain
By Jack Blatchford & Matt Allen
In this second installment of our "Bitcoin Renaissance" series, FCAT’s blockchain analysts explore the surge in Bitcoin developer activity prompted by ordinals and new technologies — examining the emerging use cases and innovations that are enhancing the protocol's functionality, scalability, and utility.
08/28/2025
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Sociocultural
By: John Dalton | July 16, 2025
FCAT’s John Dalton interviewed Rhaina Cohen to discuss how deeply committed friendships can transform lives and bring joy, support, and fulfillment to those who prioritize non-romantic relationships.
07/16/2025
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