Swirlds is a technology company that specializes in the development of distributed ledger and consensus platform technologies. It is known for creating the Hashgraph consensus algorithm, which offers a secure, fast, and fair method for distributed consensus. This algorithm is noted for its high throughput and low latency, making it suitable for applications that require reliable real-time data validation. Swirlds focuses on enabling developers and enterprises to build decentralized applications (DApps) that benefit from these unique consensus features.