<p></p><p><em>Welcome to Part 2 of our Lido V3 for Institutions series. <br><br>Read Part 1: Why Lido V3 Matters for Institutions: </em><a href="https://x.com/P2Pvalidator/status/1981004391948652979?ref=p2p.org"><em><u>https://x.com/P2Pvalidator/status/1981004391948652979</u></em></a><em> </em></p><h2 id="at-a-glance"><strong>At a Glance:</strong></h2><ul><li>Lido V3 stVaults promise institutional control, but customization only delivers value when you understand what professional node operations actually entail</li><li>P2P.org's institutional validator operations across 40+ networks demonstrate the infrastructure, security, and monitoring standards that stVault operators should meet</li><li>Real-time monitoring, hardware security modules, and geographic redundancy are the foundation of institutional-grade operations</li></ul><p>The gap between "you can choose your operators" and "you have effectively managed operator risk" requires understanding what professional validator operations actually entail, not just reviewing rankings on explorer sites.</p><p><strong>With Lido V3's mainnet launch scheduled for December 2025</strong>, forward-thinking institutions are evaluating their operational frameworks now. While stVaults aren't live yet, the underlying validator operations that will power them are running today — and understanding these operations is critical for effective operator selection when V3 launches.</p><p>At P2P.org, we operate institutional validation infrastructure across 40+ networks, managing over $10B in staked assets. Our institutional validator operations demonstrate the standards that stVault operators should meet — standards that will be critical when institutions customize their Lido V3 deployments.</p><p>This article examines what institutional-grade node operations actually look like, why these operational standards matter, and what institutions should verify when selecting operators for their stVaults.</p><figure class="kg-card kg-image-card"><img src="https://p2p.org/economy/content/images/2025/10/data-src-image-7136d4c2-c2a9-442f-abad-c281fec1abbf.png" class="kg-image" alt="" loading="lazy" width="1200" height="700" srcset="https://p2p.org/economy/content/images/size/w600/2025/10/data-src-image-7136d4c2-c2a9-442f-abad-c281fec1abbf.png 600w, https://p2p.org/economy/content/images/size/w1000/2025/10/data-src-image-7136d4c2-c2a9-442f-abad-c281fec1abbf.png 1000w, https://p2p.org/economy/content/images/2025/10/data-src-image-7136d4c2-c2a9-442f-abad-c281fec1abbf.png 1200w" sizes="(min-width: 720px) 720px"></figure><h2 id="what-node-operators-actually-do-the-three-critical-layers"><strong>What Node Operators Actually Do: The Three Critical Layers</strong></h2><p>When institutions ask what they're paying node operators for, the answer centers on three operational layers that work together to protect capital and maximize returns.</p><h3 id="layer-1-infrastructure-%E2%80%94-the-performance-foundation"><strong>Layer 1: Infrastructure — The Performance Foundation</strong></h3><p>Professional node operations don't run validators on single servers. Institutional-grade operations require redundant infrastructure across multiple geographic locations.</p><p><strong>Primary validation infrastructure</strong> uses enterprise-grade servers with redundant networking and backup power systems. This isn't excessive — it's essential. Ethereum's network doesn't care why your validator missed attestations. Power outages, network issues, hardware failures, or software bugs all result in penalties.</p><p><strong>Secondary failover infrastructure</strong> in geographically separate locations automatically assumes duties if issues are detected with primary systems. This geographic distribution protects against regional outages, data center problems, or localized network issues.</p><p><strong>Independent monitoring infrastructure</strong> separate from validation systems ensures problems are detected even if validation environments experience issues. This separation is critical, as monitoring systems that rely on the same infrastructure they're monitoring create single points of failure.</p><figure class="kg-card kg-image-card"><img src="https://p2p.org/economy/content/images/2025/10/data-src-image-580496f6-5470-4017-b5b3-12e522187707.png" class="kg-image" alt="" loading="lazy" width="1200" height="800" srcset="https://p2p.org/economy/content/images/size/w600/2025/10/data-src-image-580496f6-5470-4017-b5b3-12e522187707.png 600w, https://p2p.org/economy/content/images/size/w1000/2025/10/data-src-image-580496f6-5470-4017-b5b3-12e522187707.png 1000w, https://p2p.org/economy/content/images/2025/10/data-src-image-580496f6-5470-4017-b5b3-12e522187707.png 1200w" sizes="(min-width: 720px) 720px"></figure><p>At P2P.org, our institutional operations maintain this redundancy across all networks we operate. The infrastructure investment for institutional-scale operations is substantial—this is what institutional staking fees cover. The operational overhead ensures reliability that protects your capital and maximizes returns.</p><p>Lido V3 stVaults are designed to enable institutions to select operators based on their specific requirements, moving beyond the one-size-fits-all approach of pooled protocols.</p><h3 id="layer-2-security-%E2%80%94-protecting-your-principal"><strong>Layer 2: Security — Protecting Your Principal</strong></h3><p>Validator keys are the most critical assets in the operation. Compromise these keys, and attackers could cause slashing events that destroy principal. Lose these keys, and validators stop functioning.</p><p>Professional node operators implement multiple security layers that institutional stVault operators should demonstrate.</p><p><strong>Hardware Security Modules (HSMs)</strong> store all validator keys in tamper-resistant devices that perform cryptographic operations internally without exposing private keys. Even system administrators cannot extract keys—they can only request the HSM perform signing operations.</p><p>Professional operators generate validator keys using HSMs in secure, air-gapped environments with strict access controls. At P2P.org, institutional security standards are foundational to our operations.</p><p><strong>Geographic distribution</strong> means keys exist in multiple secure locations. If one location becomes unavailable, validators continue operating using keys in secondary locations. This redundancy protects against both security incidents and availability issues.</p><p><strong>Access controls and monitoring</strong> ensure that every interaction with validator keys is logged, authorized, and auditable. Institutional clients need these audit trails for their own governance and compliance requirements.</p><p>Lido V3 stVaults aim to provide institutions with greater transparency into operator standards, enabling more informed selection decisions compared to pooled protocols.</p><h3 id="layer-3-monitoring-%E2%80%94-detecting-issues-before-they-impact-returns"><strong>Layer 3: Monitoring — Detecting Issues Before They Impact Returns</strong></h3><p>Professional monitoring goes far beyond checking if validators are online. Institutional operations require comprehensive monitoring that detects problems early and enables rapid response.</p><p><strong>Validator performance monitoring</strong> tracks not just uptime but effectiveness. An operator with 99.5% uptime but poor attestation effectiveness may deliver worse returns than an operator with 99.2% uptime and consistently optimal attestations. Institutional monitoring systems track these nuances rather than a simple binary online/offline status.</p><p><strong>Infrastructure health monitoring</strong> tracks node synchronization, peer connectivity, hardware resource utilization, and network conditions. Problems in any of these areas can degrade performance before causing complete outages. Early detection enables corrective action before penalties occur.</p><p><strong>Network condition monitoring</strong> tracks the broader Ethereum network for conditions that might affect validators—upcoming hard forks, client bugs affecting other operators, or network congestion that could impact attestation inclusion.</p><p>At P2P.org, our monitoring systems track validator performance continuously across all networks we operate, with alert systems designed to detect and respond to anomalies rapidly.</p><p>Lido V3 stVaults are expected to enable institutions to select operators with monitoring capabilities that meet their specific requirements.</p><h2 id="why-these-operational-standards-matter-for-stvault-selection"><strong>Why These Operational Standards Matter for stVault Selection</strong></h2><p>The three layers we've described are proven operational standards from managing billions in institutional stakes across dozens of networks.</p><h3 id="the-cost-of-inadequate-infrastructure"><strong>The Cost of Inadequate Infrastructure</strong></h3><p>For a $100M ETH position, each percentage point of uptime below 99% costs approximately $35K annually in lost rewards. Inadequate infrastructure that delivers 98% uptime instead of 99.5% costs $52K annually — far more than the incremental cost of proper redundancy.</p><figure class="kg-card kg-image-card"><img src="https://p2p.org/economy/content/images/2025/10/data-src-image-24d372f2-9fa1-4cb4-8386-6934e0728a98.png" class="kg-image" alt="" loading="lazy" width="1000" height="500" srcset="https://p2p.org/economy/content/images/size/w600/2025/10/data-src-image-24d372f2-9fa1-4cb4-8386-6934e0728a98.png 600w, https://p2p.org/economy/content/images/2025/10/data-src-image-24d372f2-9fa1-4cb4-8386-6934e0728a98.png 1000w" sizes="(min-width: 720px) 720px"></figure><p>But the real risk isn't lost rewards — it's slashing. A single slashing event can cost 1+ full years of staking rewards. Infrastructure failures that lead to slashing can destroy principal that took years to accumulate.</p><h3 id="the-value-of-proper-security"><strong>The Value of Proper Security</strong></h3><p>Eliminating all risk is impossible in any system. Institutional security standards are instead about ensuring that when things go wrong, failures don't cascade into catastrophic losses.</p><p>HSMs ensure that even if validation systems are compromised, attackers cannot extract validator keys to cause slashing. Geographic distribution ensures that regional issues don't take down your entire validator set. Access controls and audit logs ensure that any security incident can be investigated and understood.</p><p>For Lido V3 stVaults, the ability to select operators with proven institutional security standards transforms staking from "hoping nothing goes wrong" to "confident that proper safeguards exist."</p><h2 id="real-time-monitoring-and-quarterly-optimization"><strong>Real-Time Monitoring and Quarterly Optimization</strong></h2><p>When configuring your stVault, operator selection is the beginning of an ongoing monitoring and optimization process.</p><h3 id="what-institutional-monitoring-provides"><strong>What Institutional Monitoring Provides</strong></h3><p>At minimum, institutional stakers need alerting for validators going offline, attestation effectiveness falling below threshold levels, and any slashing or penalty events. But sophisticated monitoring tracks validator performance relative to network medians, identifies slow proposal times or inclusion distances, and monitors the broader network for conditions that might affect your validators.</p><p>The monitoring infrastructure supporting your stVault should integrate with your existing operational systems rather than requiring constant manual checking of dashboards. Alerts should flow to appropriate channels—critical operational issues to on-call staff or your infrastructure provider, performance anomalies to your treasury team, and routine status updates to automated logging systems.</p><h3 id="ongoing-monitoring-and-performance-management"><strong>Ongoing Monitoring and Performance Management</strong></h3><p>At P2P.org, we provide institutional clients with detailed performance monitoring and regular reviews of validator operations, enabling evidence-based decisions about operator performance.</p><p>Lido V3 stVaults are designed to enable ongoing optimization of validator sets based on performance data — a key potential advantage over pooled staking where validator selection is fixed.</p><h2 id="preparing-for-lido-v3-understanding-what-youre-selecting"><strong>Preparing for Lido V3: Understanding What You're Selecting</strong></h2><p>With Lido V3's December 2025 mainnet launch approaching, institutions have a window to understand what operational standards matter before they need to configure their stVaults.</p><h3 id="the-build-vs-partner-decision"><strong>The Build vs. Partner Decision</strong></h3><p>The operational standards we've described require significant expertise and infrastructure investment. Many institutions lack internal resources for this level of validator oversight, which is why institutional infrastructure providers like P2P.org exist.</p><figure class="kg-card kg-image-card"><img src="https://p2p.org/economy/content/images/2025/10/data-src-image-5b24140d-6bed-41ac-956a-3592758a461c.png" class="kg-image" alt="" loading="lazy" width="1000" height="700" srcset="https://p2p.org/economy/content/images/size/w600/2025/10/data-src-image-5b24140d-6bed-41ac-956a-3592758a461c.png 600w, https://p2p.org/economy/content/images/2025/10/data-src-image-5b24140d-6bed-41ac-956a-3592758a461c.png 1000w" sizes="(min-width: 720px) 720px"></figure><p>An institution with $100M in ETH and sophisticated internal blockchain operations might evaluate operators directly and maintain its own monitoring infrastructure. An institution with $200M in ETH but limited internal blockchain expertise should partner with an infrastructure provider who handles operator evaluation while delivering the transparency and control that governance requires.</p><p>At P2P.org, we work with institutions in both models. Some leverage our infrastructure for execution while maintaining direct oversight of operational decisions. Others prefer we handle operational aspects while maintaining visibility into performance and key metrics.</p><p>The right model depends on your organization's capabilities, risk tolerance, and preference for control versus operational efficiency.</p><h2 id="what-this-means-for-your-stvault-strategy"><strong>What This Means for Your stVault Strategy</strong></h2><p>The operational transparency and validator control that Lido V3 will enable through stVaults only provides institutional value if paired with an understanding of what professional node operations actually entail.</p><p>Customization through stVaults creates both opportunity and obligation. The opportunity is operational transparency and validator control that enables confident large-scale Ethereum staking. The obligation is understanding what operational standards matter so you can make informed operator selections.</p><figure class="kg-card kg-image-card"><img src="https://p2p.org/economy/content/images/2025/10/data-src-image-d0b8e0bf-d2da-406f-b790-6611fa1b1bd8.png" class="kg-image" alt="" loading="lazy" width="1200" height="700" srcset="https://p2p.org/economy/content/images/size/w600/2025/10/data-src-image-d0b8e0bf-d2da-406f-b790-6611fa1b1bd8.png 600w, https://p2p.org/economy/content/images/size/w1000/2025/10/data-src-image-d0b8e0bf-d2da-406f-b790-6611fa1b1bd8.png 1000w, https://p2p.org/economy/content/images/2025/10/data-src-image-d0b8e0bf-d2da-406f-b790-6611fa1b1bd8.png 1200w" sizes="(min-width: 720px) 720px"></figure><p>Institutions that prepare now — by understanding what institutional node operations look like and what standards to demand — will be positioned to configure effective stVaults when V3 launches on mainnet in December. Those starting from scratch after launch will face steeper learning curves while their capital remains unstaked.</p><p>At P2P.org, we're working with forward-thinking institutions now to prepare operator evaluation frameworks and monitoring configurations. Our years of institutional validator operations across 40+ networks provide the proven standards that we'll bring to Lido V3 stVault implementations.</p><p>When Lido V3 mainnet goes live, institutions working with us will be ready for rapid deployment with operator selections backed by actual operational track records rather than guesswork.</p><h2 id="preparing-for-lido-v3-stvault-deployment"><strong>Preparing for Lido V3 stVault Deployment?</strong></h2><p>P2P.org's institutional validator operations demonstrate the infrastructure, security, and monitoring standards that stVault operators should meet. With Lido V3's December 2025 mainnet launch approaching, now is the time to understand what operational standards matter for your operator selections.</p><p>Contact us to<strong> </strong>review P2P.org's institutional node operations, understand the monitoring infrastructure we provide clients, and develop your operator evaluation framework for the December launch: <a href="https://link.p2p.org/bdteam?ref=p2p.org">https://link.p2p.org/bdteam</a></p><p><strong>Stay tuned for Part 3 of our Lido V3 series coming soon.</strong></p>
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<h3 id="at-a-glance">At a Glance:</h3><ul><li>Billions in crypto are sitting idle. Our latest research finds over $200B in stablecoins, ETH, and protocol rewards remain unproductive.</li><li>The opportunity cost is massive. Unstaked ETH alone misses out on <strong>3–5% annual rewards</strong>, and billions in unclaimed yields go unrecovered each year.</li><li>Account Abstraction (AA) could unlock this capital by automating staking, restaking, and reward compounding — turning wallets into self-managing financial engines.</li></ul><p><strong>Crypto has a hidden inefficiency. </strong>Despite maturing into a multi-trillion–dollar asset class, billions of dollars in stablecoins, ETH, and protocol rewards remain idle — sitting in wallets, exchanges, or unclaimed balances earning nothing.</p><p>Our latest research, <em>The Idle Assets Report</em>, quantifies the scale of this “dead money” and explains how Account Abstraction (AA) can turn it into productive capital.</p><div class="kg-card kg-button-card kg-align-center"><a href="https://link.p2p.org/18ae4b?ref=p2p.org" class="kg-btn kg-btn-accent">Download the Idle Assets Report</a></div><h3 id="the-scale-of-the-problem"><strong>The Scale of the Problem</strong></h3><ul><li>Stablecoins: Over $300B in circulation, with the majority sitting idle and earning 0%</li><li>Ethereum: Only 28% of supply (~35M ETH) staked; 70% remains unstaked, missing 3–5% annual rewards </li><li>Restaking: Just 25–30% of stakers have adopted EigenLayer</li><li>Unclaimed rewards: Billions lost each year to friction, gas fees, and complexity.</li></ul><p>In total, more than $200B sits dormant—a massive pool of underutilized capital that weakens network security, liquidity, and reward generation.</p><h3 id="why-so-much-crypto-stays-idle"><strong>Why So Much Crypto Stays Idle</strong></h3><p>Earning yield in crypto still requires manual effort. Users must move assets across dApps, stake and restake, claim rewards, and manage gas. Institutions face similar friction — regulatory complexity, fragmented infrastructure, and risk concerns.</p><p>As a result, most assets stay where they are: static.</p><h3 id="account-abstraction-the-unlock"><strong>Account Abstraction: The Unlock</strong></h3><p>Account Abstraction (via ERC-4337 and EIP-7702) makes wallets programmable, enabling reward automation, restaking, and payments to run in the background.</p><ul><li>Stablecoins can earn network rewards by default.</li><li>ETH can be staked or restaked in one click.</li><li>Rewards can auto-compound.</li><li>Recurring payments can be funded from reward streams.</li></ul><p>This is how wallets evolve from storage to <em>self-managing financial engines</em> — and how billions in idle crypto can be reactivated.</p><h3 id="regional-dynamics"><strong>Regional Dynamics</strong></h3><ul><li>U.S.: Regulatory clarity (GENIUS Act, SEC guidance) is driving demand for compliant yield.</li><li>APAC: The fastest-growing crypto market, led by Hong Kong and Singapore’s stablecoin frameworks.</li><li>LATAM: Over 50% of crypto transactions in Argentina and Brazil involve stablecoins — mostly sitting idle.</li></ul><p>Every region faces the same problem: huge adoption, low activation.</p><h3 id="the-path-forward"><strong>The Path Forward</strong></h3><p>If just 25% of idle assets were mobilized, it would unlock $80–100B in active capital. A 50% activation scenario would exceed $150B — the next real growth phase for crypto.</p><h3 id="read-the-full-report"><strong>Read the Full Report</strong></h3><p>P2P.org’s <em>Idle Assets Report</em> explores these dynamics in detail — with market data, regional breakdowns, and more.</p><div class="kg-card kg-button-card kg-align-center"><a href="https://link.p2p.org/18ae4b?ref=p2p.org" class="kg-btn kg-btn-accent">Download the Idle Assets Report</a></div>
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<p></p><h2 id="at-a-glance"><strong>At a Glance:</strong></h2><ul><li>Approximately 85 million ETH remains unstaked. For institutional holders, this represents significant foregone rewards — costing ~$3.5M annually per $100M position at current rates</li><li>Lido V3 stVaults deliver customizable institutional staking — jurisdiction-specific validators, automated risk controls, custody integration — at 1/10th the cost of solo operations with <a href="https://p2p.org/?ref=p2p.org" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">P2P.org</a>'s institutional-grade quality.</li><li>Institutions can now meet governance requirements while maintaining liquid staking efficiency.</li><li><a href="https://p2p.org/?ref=p2p.org" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">P2P.org</a>'s pre-built integrations with major custody platforms (Fireblocks, Copper) reduce setup from 6-12 months to 2-4 weeks, backed by 99.9% uptime and zero slashing events, managing $10B+ in staked assets.</li></ul><p>Treasury managers face a paradox that costs billions annually.</p><p>On one side: approximately 85 million ETH sitting unstaked — representing substantial institutional holdings sitting idle. On the other: staking rewards averaging 3-4% APR with institutional-grade security now available. In the middle: a gap where traditional staking solutions simply don't meet institutional requirements.</p><p>At <a href="https://p2p.org/?ref=p2p.org" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">P2P.org</a>, we've meticulously built institutional staking infrastructure across 40+ networks, managing over $10B in staked assets. In strategy sessions with CFOs and treasury managers, we hear consistent themes: concerns about customization, compliance frameworks, operational control, and vendor risk management. These aren't theoretical obstacles — they're why institutional ETH remains largely unstaked while retail adoption flourished years ago.</p><p>Lido V3, expected to launch on mainnet in December 2025, will fundamentally change this equation. For the first time, institutions will be able to access customizable, compliant, and capital-efficient Ethereum staking without sacrificing the control and reporting capabilities their boards demand. </p><p>While mainnet launch is scheduled for December, aspects of the protocol are already live on the Holesky testnet, allowing institutional infrastructure providers like <a href="https://p2p.org/?ref=p2p.org" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">P2P.org</a> to prepare implementation frameworks and conduct integration testing ahead of launch.</p><p>Let’s look at why Lido V3 represents a watershed moment for institutional staking, what specific capabilities matter most to treasury decision-makers, and how organizations can prepare for rapid deployment when V3 goes live.</p><figure class="kg-card kg-image-card"><img src="https://p2p.org/economy/content/images/2025/10/lido-v3-comparison3.png" class="kg-image" alt="" loading="lazy" width="1200" height="600" srcset="https://p2p.org/economy/content/images/size/w600/2025/10/lido-v3-comparison3.png 600w, https://p2p.org/economy/content/images/size/w1000/2025/10/lido-v3-comparison3.png 1000w, https://p2p.org/economy/content/images/2025/10/lido-v3-comparison3.png 1200w" sizes="(min-width: 720px) 720px"></figure><p><a href="https://x.com/P2Pvalidator/article/1981004391948652979/media/1980999024451710976?ref=p2p.org"></a></p><h2 id="the-institutional-staking-gap-why-previous-solutions-fell-short"><strong>The Institutional Staking Gap: Why Previous Solutions Fell Short</strong></h2><p>Before Lido V3, institutional treasury managers faced an unappealing set of tradeoffs.</p><h3 id="the-solo-staking-burden">The Solo Staking Burden</h3><p>Solo staking offered maximum control but came with prohibitive operational complexity. Running your own validators means hiring specialized DevOps teams, maintaining 24/7 monitoring infrastructure, managing slashing risks, and dealing with the technical burden of Ethereum client updates. For a $100 million ETH position, the operational overhead typically exceeds $500K annually — assuming you can even recruit the specialized talent required.</p><h3 id="the-pooled-staking-compromise">The Pooled Staking Compromise</h3><p>Traditional liquid staking (including Lido V2) solved operational burden but introduced new institutional problems. The "one-size-fits-all" validator set meant no ability to customize for regulatory requirements. Treasury teams couldn't select validators based on jurisdiction, compliance certifications, or institutional relationships.Perhaps most critically, boards and compliance teams struggled with the lack of granular control and audit capabilities. The result? Billions in opportunity cost as institutional ETH remained unstaked.</p><h2 id="three-critical-gaps"><strong>Three Critical Gaps</strong></h2><p><strong>1. Compliance Inflexibility</strong><br>Standard liquid staking used democratically-selected validator sets. This works for retail but creates complexity for institutions under regulatory oversight. How does a Singapore-based fund ensure its validator set complies with MAS guidelines? For compliance teams, the answer was often: "We can't approve this structure."</p><p><strong>2. Integration Friction</strong><br>Enterprise treasury systems required substantial custom development to integrate with liquid staking protocols — 6-12 month implementation timelines and costs that rivaled first-year rewards benefits. CFOs reviewing proposals saw marginal business cases once implementation costs were factored in.</p><p><strong>3. Control & Visibility Gaps</strong><br>Boards expect detailed reporting and risk management capabilities. Previous solutions offered limited visibility into validator performance, no ability to customize fee structures, and minimal control over risk parameters. Treasury managers faced an impossible choice: full control with a massive operational burden, or operational simplicity with unacceptable control limitations.</p><h2 id="what-lido-v3-actually-changes-stvaults-explained"><strong>What Lido V3 Actually Changes: stVaults Explained</strong></h2><p>Lido V3 introduces <strong>stVaults </strong>— customizable staking vaults that bridge institutional requirements with liquid staking efficiency.</p><p>Think of stVaults as individually tailored staking configurations within the broader Lido protocol. Each stVault has its own validator set, fee structure, risk parameters, and integration specifications. Critically, stVault tokens remain liquid and can be used across DeFi, maintaining capital efficiency.</p><figure class="kg-card kg-image-card"><img src="https://p2p.org/economy/content/images/2025/10/stvault-flow-diagram.png" class="kg-image" alt="" loading="lazy" width="1400" height="400" srcset="https://p2p.org/economy/content/images/size/w600/2025/10/stvault-flow-diagram.png 600w, https://p2p.org/economy/content/images/size/w1000/2025/10/stvault-flow-diagram.png 1000w, https://p2p.org/economy/content/images/2025/10/stvault-flow-diagram.png 1400w" sizes="(min-width: 720px) 720px"></figure><p><a href="https://x.com/P2Pvalidator/article/1981004391948652979/media/1980999226885644288?ref=p2p.org"></a></p><h2 id="what-customizable-actually-means-in-practice"><strong>What "Customizable" Actually Means in Practice</strong></h2><p>For institutional decision-makers, customization translates to four specific capabilities that traditional pooled staking cannot provide:</p><p><strong>Validator Curation:</strong> Select from Lido's vetted operator set based on your criteria — jurisdiction, compliance certifications, institutional relationships, or performance history. A Singapore fund can build a vault exclusively with Asia-Pacific operators holding relevant certifications. A US institution can require validators with US presence and SOC2 compliance.</p><p><strong>Risk Parameters:</strong> Set custom performance thresholds, diversification requirements, and operator limits aligned with your risk framework. Define maximum allocation per operator, minimum uptime requirements, or geographic diversification mandates — all enforced automatically via smart contracts.</p><p><strong>Integration Specifications:</strong> Configure API access, reporting formats, and treasury system connections matching your existing infrastructure. Your custody platform, treasury management system, and reporting dashboards integrate via standardized endpoints rather than requiring protocol-specific custom development.</p><p><strong>Governance Rights:</strong> Participate in vault-specific decisions independently from broader Lido governance. Your compliance requirements drive your vault's configuration, not protocol-wide governance votes that may not align with institutional needs.</p><p>This level of customization was previously available only through solo staking, at 10x the operational cost and complexity.</p><h2 id="five-institutional-benefits-that-drive-adoption">Five Institutional Benefits That Drive Adoption</h2><p><br><strong>1: Compliance-Ready Architecture</strong></p><p>The regulatory landscape for institutional crypto staking remains complex and jurisdiction-dependent. Lido V3's customization transforms this from a barrier into a manageable process.</p><p>With stVaults, a Singapore-based institution can create a validator set exclusively featuring operators in Singapore or Switzerland, maintaining MAS compliance while accessing liquid staking benefits. Need SOC 2 certifications from all operators? Want insurance coverage? These requirements encode directly into validator selection criteria.</p><p>stVaults provide vault-specific reporting that isolates your institution's activity from the broader protocol, simplifying audits and regulatory reporting. Rather than explaining how the entire Lido protocol works to auditors, you provide clear documentation of your specific vault configuration and performance history.</p><p><strong>2: Treasury Integration Simplicity</strong></p><p>Integration complexity has historically been one of the biggest barriers. Lido V3 addresses this through API-first design that meets treasury teams where they are.</p><p>stVaults provide standardized API endpoints that integrate with platforms like Fireblocks, Copper, or Anchorage Digital without protocol-specific custom development. Implementation timelines measure in weeks, not quarters.</p><p>At <a href="https://p2p.org/?ref=p2p.org" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">P2P.org</a>, we've pre-built integrations with major custody platforms, reducing implementation from 6-12 months to 2-4 weeks. Your CFO's dashboard shows staking positions alongside traditional treasury positions with consistent formatting—no separate systems, no manual reconciliation.</p><p><strong>3: Granular Risk Management</strong></p><p>Sophisticated institutional investors require granular risk management capabilities and the ability to adjust strategies as conditions evolve.</p><p>stVaults allow institutions to set specific risk controls: maximum percentage per operator (e.g., no more than 10% with one validator), minimum performance thresholds (e.g., 99% uptime requirement), and automatic rebalancing triggers. These parameters execute automatically via smart contracts.</p><p>Unlike opaque staking solutions, stVaults provide granular performance data at the operator level. At <a href="https://p2p.org/?ref=p2p.org" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">P2P.org</a>, our institutional clients receive quarterly performance reviews comparing each operator against network medians, enabling evidence-based strategy adjustments.</p><p><strong>4: Transparent Cost Optimization</strong></p><p>Unlike solo staking's hidden costs (infrastructure, personnel, software, monitoring tools), stVault fees are explicit and predictable. For a $100M position earning 3.5% APR ($3.5M annually), total fees might be $350K — far below the $500K+ required for solo staking infrastructure.</p><p>Beyond direct costs, capital efficiency advantages include: no 32 ETH validator minimums (deploy capital at any increment), immediate liquidity through stVault tokens versus withdrawal delays, no specialized hiring requirements, and eliminated single-point-of-failure risks from in-house infrastructure.</p><p><strong>5: Institutional-Grade Infrastructure</strong></p><p>stVaults only deliver value if built on a reliable infrastructure. Validator downtime directly impacts returns — for a $100M position, each percentage point of uptime below 99% costs approximately $35K annually in lost rewards.</p><h2 id="p2porgs-institutional-track-record"><a href="https://p2p.org/?ref=p2p.org" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">P2P.org</a>'s Institutional Track Record</h2><p>At <a href="https://p2p.org/?ref=p2p.org" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">P2P.org</a>, we operate institutional-grade validation infrastructure, managing $10B+ in staked assets across 40+ networks. Our institutional Lido V3 implementations leverage:</p><ul><li><strong>99.9% uptime</strong> across our validator fleet</li><li><strong>Zero slashing events </strong>recorded so far</li><li><strong>SOC 2 compliant infrastructure</strong> with annual audits</li><li><strong>24/7 monitoring</strong> with 5-minute incident response SLA</li><li><strong>Dedicated institutional support</strong> team with compliance expertise</li></ul><p>We've successfully onboarded institutional clients ranging from corporate treasuries to hedge funds, with positions from $10M to $500M+. Our integration team has pre-built connections to major custody platforms, reducing implementation timelines from months to weeks.</p><h2 id="the-competitive-landscape-why-institutions-are-moving-now">The Competitive Landscape: Why Institutions Are Moving Now</h2><p>Market conditions have aligned to create an unprecedented opportunity for institutional Ethereum staking.</p><p><strong>Regulatory Clarity Is Emerging</strong></p><p>After years of uncertainty, regulatory frameworks for institutional crypto staking are solidifying. This regulatory maturation removes the primary barrier that kept institutional capital on the sidelines. Boards that previously couldn't approve staking due to regulatory uncertainty now have frameworks for compliant participation.</p><p><strong>Infrastructure Has Reached Enterprise Standards</strong></p><p>The early days of Ethereum staking featured high slashing rates and operational complexity that made institutional participation impractical. The infrastructure landscape has transformed — client software is mature and battle-tested, professional operators deliver 99.9%+ uptime as standard, sophisticated monitoring prevents incidents, and withdrawal capabilities (enabled in 2023) eliminate forced illiquidity.</p><p><strong>First-Mover Advantages Matter</strong></p><p>Institutions deploying capital into staking today gain strategic advantages, including optimal fee negotiations with operators eager to win large, stable deposits, operational learning curves that enable faster scaling, and strategic relationships with leading infrastructure providers that develop over time.</p><figure class="kg-card kg-image-card"><img src="https://p2p.org/economy/content/images/2025/10/staking-evolution-timeline.png" class="kg-image" alt="" loading="lazy" width="1400" height="500" srcset="https://p2p.org/economy/content/images/size/w600/2025/10/staking-evolution-timeline.png 600w, https://p2p.org/economy/content/images/size/w1000/2025/10/staking-evolution-timeline.png 1000w, https://p2p.org/economy/content/images/2025/10/staking-evolution-timeline.png 1400w" sizes="(min-width: 720px) 720px"></figure><p><a href="https://x.com/P2Pvalidator/article/1981004391948652979/media/1980999426127663104?ref=p2p.org"></a></p><h2 id="the-path-forward">The Path Forward</h2><p>The institutional staking landscape has fundamentally transformed. Where treasury managers once faced impossible tradeoffs between control and operational efficiency, Lido V3 provides a clear path forward: customizable, compliant, capital-efficient staking that meets institutional requirements without sacrificing the benefits that make liquid staking attractive.</p><h2 id="three-key-decisions-ahead">Three Key Decisions Ahead:</h2><ol><li><strong>Strategic Timing</strong>: The opportunity cost of unstaked ETH is measurable at approximately 3.5% annually</li><li><strong>Configuration Approach</strong>: Single diversified vault or multiple vaults with different risk profiles</li><li><strong>Partner Selection</strong>: Your infrastructure provider becomes a critical operational vendor</li></ol><h2 id="take-action-now">Take Action Now</h2><p><strong>Are you a treasury team ready to explore the opportunities that Lido V3 opens?</strong></p><p>Contact us to book a 45-minute strategy session with our institutional team. We'll review your specific requirements, answer technical and compliance questions, and outline a realistic implementation timeline tailored to your organization.</p><div class="kg-card kg-button-card kg-align-center"><a href="https://link.p2p.org/bdteam?ref=p2p.org" class="kg-btn kg-btn-accent">Get in touch</a></div>
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<h3 id="at-a-glance"><strong>At a Glance:</strong></h3><ul><li>Over $5B in Canadian staked digital assets are held with U.S. custodians, outside our jurisdiction.</li><li>Canadian solutions are expensive and introduce regulatory complexity.</li><li>The Balance and P2P.org integration offers a pathway for Canadian institutions to stake Ethereum while maintaining their assets in Canada, with full legal title and control throughout.</li></ul><p></p><p>For years, Canadian institutions wanting to stake digital assets at scale faced a complex trilemma: use Canadian platforms and lose legal asset title, move assets out of Canadian custody and into U.S.-controlled platforms, or miss out on staking rewards entirely.</p><p>In time, over $5 billion of staked Canadian digital assets ended up sitting with U.S. custodians. Starting today, they can come home and enjoy consensus rewards without sacrificing security or sovereignty.</p><p>Balance and P2P.org have integrated their platforms to enable institutions to stake within a Canadian custody framework, with Ethereum as the choice asset to start and more to follow. This brings together Balance's world-class safekeeping technology with P2P.org's $10+ billion staking infrastructure.</p><p>Through this integration, Balance’s clients can stake ETH securely from their existing offline or warm custody wallets via P2P.org, without taking needless operational risk or compromising on compliance.</p><h2 id="the-northern-gateway-why-canadian-institutions-are-switching">The Northern Gateway: Why Canadian Institutions Are Switching</h2><p> While Canadian institutions hold billions in crypto, the reliance on U.S. custodians for getting access to a diverse array of staking providers results in high fees, increased regulatory complexity, and brings about concerns around sovereignty. Balance changes this equation.</p><p> As a qualified Canadian custodian with a fully proprietary technology stack, Balance offers what U.S. and even some local custodians can't: true safekeeping of staked assets on Canadian soil and under exclusive Canadian jurisdiction.</p><p><strong>P2P.org brings the performance:</strong></p><ul><li>99.9% uptime across 90,000+ validators</li><li>Zero slashing events recorded so far. </li><li>Currently securing $10+ billion across 40+ blockchain networks.</li><li>Constant top 3 efficiency on Rated.network's RAVER metric — ahead of 98% of global validators.</li></ul><p>Balance has been a pioneer in Canada’s digital asset space since its inception, setting the standard for security, regulatory compliance, and institutional trust. As staking is an essential part of Ethereum, Canadian institutions need a tried and tested, compliant way to secure its consensus and earn rewards.</p><p>P2P.org operates one of the highest-performing Ethereum validator infrastructures globally, consistently ranking in the top 5 on <a href="https://rated.network/?ref=p2p.org"><u>Rated.network’s</u></a> RAVER efficiency metric. Our platform is non-custodial by design, meaning validator nodes cannot access client funds, mitigating operational and security risks.</p><p>Together, Balance and P2P.org are unlocking ETH staking at true institutional scale.</p><h2 id="stake-eth-without-leaving-secure-custody"><strong>Stake ETH Without Leaving Secure Custody</strong></h2><p>For many institutions, secure custody is the cornerstone of their journey in digital assets. Moving assets outside of custody to participate in staking often introduces unacceptable operational and compliance risks.</p><p>This integration changes that.</p><ul><li><strong>No asset movement:</strong> Stake directly from your Balance offline or warm wallets.</li><li><strong>Retain control and title:</strong> Assets remain in direct client control, with their full legal title at all times.</li><li><strong>Battle-tested infrastructure:</strong> P2P.org’s validators secure billions in ETH and are trusted by funds, DAOs, and treasuries worldwide.</li></ul><h2 id="built-for-institutional-performance"><strong>Built for Institutional Performance</strong></h2><p>This is more than just staking access. It’s <strong>staking at the highest performance levels</strong>:</p><ul><li>Consistent top 5 efficiency among Ethereum validators (Rated.network)</li><li>Geographically distributed infrastructure to reduce correlated downtime risk</li><li>Active participation in Ethereum protocol upgrades to stay ahead of operational best practices</li></ul><h2 id="the-leadership-viewpoint"><strong>The Leadership Viewpoint </strong></h2><p>"Canadian institutions have long faced trade-offs between maintaining domestic custody and participating in protocol-level staking. Through this integration with P2P.org, our clients can now initiate ETH staking from within a Canadian-first custody framework, aligning operational security with jurisdictional clarity. This represents a meaningful step forward in building digital asset infrastructure rooted in true institutional sovereignty."<br>— <strong>George Bordianu, co-founder and CEO - Balance</strong></p><p>”Balance didn't just want another staking integration, but to redefine what's possible for Canadian institutions. Their proprietary stack combined with our validator performance creates something unique: institutional-grade staking that's genuinely Canadian-controlled. When a large portion of institutional ETH holders globally are staking, Canadian institutions should have equal opportunities.”<br>— <strong>Artemiy Parshakov, VP of Institutions - </strong><a href="http://p2p.org/?ref=p2p.org"><strong><u>P2P.org</u></strong></a><strong> </strong></p><h3 id="get-started"><strong>Get Started</strong></h3><p>The integration is live. No waiting list. No complex onboarding.</p><p><strong>Balance’s clients can stake in as little as 1-2-3</strong>:</p><ol><li>Enable P2P.org as an Ethereum staking provider through your account manager.</li><li>Initiate staking directly from your Balance wallets.</li><li>Drag a slider to select your staking amount (minimum 32 ETH as per the protocol rules).</li></ol><h2 id="about-balance-custody"><strong>About Balance Custody</strong></h2><p><a href="http://www.balance.ca/?ref=p2p.org"><u>Balance</u></a> connects its clients to top-tier providers such as Attestant, BlockFills, DARMA and P2P.org through its digital asset rails, enabling them to stake, lend, and liquidate billions of dollars’ worth of assets directly from the comfort of Balance Trust Company, its qualified custodian. <a href="http://www.balance.ca/disclaimer?ref=p2p.org"><u>www.balance.ca/disclaimer</u></a></p><h2 id="about-p2porg"><strong>About P2P.org</strong></h2><p>P2P.org is one of the world’s leading staking infrastructure providers, operating validators across more than 50 networks with a focus on performance, security, and decentralization. We are trusted by top funds, DAOs, and treasuries to provide non-custodial, institutional-grade staking solutions.</p>
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<h3 id="at-a-glance"><strong>At a Glance:</strong></h3><ul><li>Paribu Custody selects P2P.org as preferred staking provider, bringing enterprise-grade validator infrastructure to Turkey’s first institutional digital asset custodian, providing services with its own proprietary technology</li><li>Integration enables seamless staking across 40+ networks for institutions accessing the MENA region's $338.7 billion crypto market</li><li>Institutions can now stake directly from custody with P2P.org's 99.9% uptime and zero slashing track record</li><li>Partnership combines Paribu's ColdShield® security technology with P2P.org's $10+ billion staking infrastructure</li></ul><p>Turkey is fourth worldwide in raw crypto transaction volume, receiving approximately $170 billion over the last year (Chainalysis). The broader MENA region moves $338.7 billion. Until now, institutions wanting to access these markets faced a choice: sacrifice security for rewards, or leave billions idle in custody.</p><p>That compromise ends today.</p><p>P2P.org is now live as the preferred staking provider for Paribu Custody, Turkey’s first and only digital asset custody provider powered by its proprietary technology. This integration brings our battle-tested validator infrastructure, currently securing over $10 billion across 40+ networks, directly to institutions operating in one of crypto's fastest-growing regions.</p><h2 id="the-gateway-to-turkey%E2%80%99s-170-billion-crypto-market"><strong>The Gateway to Turkey’s $170 Billion Crypto Market</strong></h2><p>According to the 2024 Paribu Crypto Awareness and Perception Survey, cryptocurrency awareness in Turkey reached 99%, while 27% of people reported making transactions. Retail users often use crypto for investment and as a hedge against inflation, while institutional users, primarily investment funds, are becoming more involved as the market matures. Turkey stands out for having the highest share of professional-level crypto transactions (43.2%) in the MENA region, indicating a vibrant market for mid-sized transfers and large-scale retail activity.</p><p>Paribu Custody, backed by Paribu — a key player in the development of Turkey’s blockchain and crypto ecosystem — serves as the regulatory-compliant bridge global institutions need. Now, with P2P.org's integration, these institutions can put their assets to work without leaving the security of Paribu's ColdShield® technology.</p><h2 id="institutional-grade-staking-zero-technical-complexity"><strong>Institutional-Grade Staking, Zero Technical Complexity</strong></h2><p>Through this integration, Paribu Custody clients gain immediate access to:</p><p><strong>Superior Network Performance</strong></p><ul><li>99.9% uptime across all networks</li><li>Zero slashing incidents. Ever.</li><li>Consistent top-3 efficiency on Rated.network's metrics</li><li>MEV optimization delivering enhanced rewards</li></ul><p><strong>Comprehensive Network Coverage</strong></p><ul><li>Ethereum, Solana, Polkadot, TON, and 40+ additional networks</li><li>Native and liquid staking options</li><li>Restaking opportunities</li><li>Custom validator configurations for large positions</li></ul><p><strong>Built for Institutional Requirements</strong></p><ul><li>Automated reward distribution and compounding</li><li>Real-time performance monitoring through Paribu's dashboard</li><li>Detailed reporting for compliance and accounting</li><li>API access for programmatic staking operations</li></ul><h2 id="why-this-partnership-matters-now"><strong>Why This Partnership Matters Now</strong></h2><p>MENA markets are experiencing explosive growth, with Saudi Arabia leading at 154% year-over-year. The UAE's VARA framework has licensed 32 virtual asset service providers, and combined with ADGM and DIFC regulations, Dubai has become MENA's institutional crypto hub, processing $29.2 billion in transactions annually.</p><p><em>"The MENA region represents the next frontier for institutional crypto adoption, and Turkey is its gateway</em>," said Alex Esin, CEO at P2P.org. <em>"Paribu Custody's deep regional expertise combined with our validator infrastructure creates something unique: a compliant, secure path for global institutions to access one of the world's most dynamic crypto markets. Together we’re unlocking an entire region's potential."</em></p><p><em>“We are excited to integrate P2P.org’s staking capabilities into our platform. Its ability to deliver both security and scalability makes it an ideal match for Paribu Custody’s vision of institutional excellence. Their technical depth and focus on reliability allow us to deliver more value to our clients and broaden our service spectrum</em>,” said Mehmet Hüseyin Kafadar, Director of Paribu Custody.</p><h2 id="technical-excellence-meets-regional-expertise"><strong>Technical Excellence Meets Regional Expertise</strong></h2><p>This integration leverages the best of both platforms:</p><p><strong>Paribu Custody brings:</strong></p><ul><li>ColdShield® multi-layered security (MPC + SGX + HSM)</li><li>Operating in line with the regulations set by Turkey’s Capital Markets Board</li><li>Native language support and regional network</li><li>Direct access to Turkish and MENA markets</li></ul><p><strong>P2P.org delivers:</strong></p><ul><li>$10+ billion in assets under management</li><li>40+ supported networks with unified API</li><li>Enterprise SLAs and 24/7 monitoring</li><li>Proprietary optimization technology for maximum rewards</li></ul><h2 id="immediate-access-no-waiting"><strong>Immediate Access, No Waiting</strong></h2><p>The integration is live today. Paribu Custody clients can begin staking immediately through their existing custody interface — no additional onboarding, no technical integration, no complexity.</p><p>For institutions not yet working with Paribu Custody, this partnership offers a compelling entry point to the MENA market with the security of institutional custody and the performance of world-class staking infrastructure.</p><h2 id="looking-forward-the-tokenization-opportunity"><strong>Looking Forward: The Tokenization Opportunity</strong></h2><p>This partnership extends beyond traditional staking. As Turkey embraces tokenized real-world assets — from real estate to commodities — the combination of Paribu's custody infrastructure and P2P.org's validator expertise positions both companies at the forefront of the region's financial evolution.</p><h2 id="about-paribu-custody"><strong>About Paribu Custody</strong></h2><p>Founded in 2024, Paribu Custody is Türkiye’s first and only digital asset custody provider powered by its proprietary technology. With independent wallets, end-to-end security infrastructure, and its uniquely engineered ColdShield® technology, Paribu Custody enables institutions to securely store their digital assets, manage operations, and develop their own financial products.</p><p>Paribu Custody leads digital asset security in Türkiye, setting itself apart from global competitors through its multi-layered security architecture ColdShield®. Driven by an innovative vision, Paribu Custody meets today’s institutional needs while also addressing tomorrow's goals.</p><h2 id="about-p2porg"><strong>About P2P.org</strong></h2><p>P2P.org is one of the world's leading non-custodial staking providers, operating validator infrastructure across 40+ networks with over $10 billion in staked assets. Trusted by institutional clients globally, P2P.org delivers enterprise-grade staking solutions with industry-leading uptime, zero slashing history, and comprehensive API access. The company specializes in providing institutional clients with secure, scalable, and compliant staking infrastructure.</p><h2 id="get-started"><strong>Get Started</strong></h2><p><strong>For Paribu Custody clients:</strong> Staking with P2P.org is available immediately through your custody dashboard. Contact your account manager to enable staking.</p><p><strong>For institutions interested in accessing MENA markets:</strong> Reach out to learn how the Paribu Custody and P2P.org partnership can accelerate your regional expansion.</p><div class="kg-card kg-button-card kg-align-center"><a href="https://link.p2p.org/bdteam?ref=p2p.org" class="kg-btn kg-btn-accent">Contact P2P.org</a></div><p><em>This partnership represents P2P.org's continued commitment to making institutional staking accessible globally. Following successful integrations with Balance, Copper, and Fireblocks, the Paribu Custody partnership extends our reach into one of crypto's most exciting growth markets.</em></p>
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<h2 id="at-a-glance"><strong>At a Glance:</strong></h2><ul><li><strong>SUI staking goes native: </strong>No external sites, no asset movement, just 5 clicks in Ledger Live to start earning 2.6% APY with automatic daily compounding</li><li><strong>You're using institutional-grade validator infrastructure</strong>: The same infrastructure managing institutions' nine-figure positions now protects your stake with 99.99% uptime across three global data centers</li><li><strong>White label flexibility for institutions: </strong>The exact integration powering "Ledger by P2P.org" is available for exchanges, wallets, and custody platforms to offer native staking under their own brand</li></ul><p>Ledger Live's 7 million users can now stake SUI natively through their hardware wallet interface, utilizing P2P.org's the same institutional-grade validator infrastructure. Starting today, the "Ledger by P2P.org" validator enables direct staking with just one click, no asset movement, and automatic reward compounding every epoch.</p><p>This changes the risk-reward equation for SUI holders completely. You're no longer choosing between security and rewards. The same validator maintaining 99.99% uptime since SUI testnet — processing over $500 million in staked assets — now sits directly inside your Ledger Live app. Our optimized operations deliver around 2.6%, with rewards compounding automatically every 24 hours. That's 8,760 compound events per year working for your position.<br></p><h2 id="the-numbers-behind-our-9999-uptime"><strong>The Numbers Behind Our 99.99% Uptime</strong></h2><p>Our 99.99% uptime didn't happen by accident. During the March 2024 network congestion event, we delayed our planned maintenance window by 72 hours after our monitoring detected unusual transaction patterns across the network. While three major validators experienced brief outages during the subsequent upgrade, our decision to wait preserved uptime for all delegators. This is thanks to systematic decisions we made based on redundant monitoring across Singapore, Frankfurt, and Virginia data centers.</p><p>The technical stack matters for your stake. We run validators on dedicated hardware with 2x the recommended specifications, not because SUI requires it today, but because network demands spike unpredictably. Our auto-compounding system triggers within 90 seconds of each epoch completion, capturing rewards before the next epoch begins.</p><p>Our unbonding period stands at exactly one epoch — 24 hours — compared to the 2-3 epoch standard among most validators. When you need liquidity, you get it faster. This isn't achieved through shortcuts but through maintaining higher collateral ratios and separate operational wallets that ensure network security while providing flexibility.</p><h2 id="how-it-works-5-clicks-60-seconds"><strong>How It Works: 5 Clicks, 60 Seconds</strong></h2><p><strong>Step 1: Navigate to Staking</strong> <br>Open Ledger Live → SUI wallet → Click "Earn Rewards"</p><p><strong>Step 2: Choose Your Validator</strong><br>Select "Ledger by P2P.org" from the validator list <em>(That's us — same infrastructure, white label branding)</em></p><p><strong>Step 3: Set Your Amount</strong> <br>Enter your stake (minimum: 1 SUI)Review the transaction summary showing your ~2.6% APY</p><p><strong>Step 4: Confirm on Device</strong> <br>Approve using your Ledger's physical buttons <em>(Your keys never leave the hardware)</em></p><p><strong>Step 5: Start Earning</strong> <br>Stake activates at next epoch (within 24 hours)Rewards begin compounding automatically every epoch</p><p><strong>That's it.</strong> No external websites. No address copying. No seed phrase exposure. The integration happens at the protocol level — your SUI never leaves your custody.</p><p>Rewards appear automatically in your staking balance every 24 hours, compounding without any action required. When you need to unstake, the same interface handles withdrawal with our single-epoch (24-hour) unbonding period.</p><p>That's the entire process. No external websites, no address copying, no seed phrase exposure. The integration happens at the protocol level, meaning your SUI never leaves your custody. Rewards appear automatically in your staking balance every epoch, compounding without any action required. When you're ready to unstake, the same interface handles withdrawal with our single-epoch unbonding period.</p><h2 id="our-unique-differentiators"><strong>Our Unique Differentiators</strong></h2><p><strong>Lowest Entry Barrier: 1 SUI</strong>While many validators set arbitrary minimums, we accept stakes from 1 SUI. Every holder can access the same infrastructure and returns regardless of position size. No tiered rates, no premium requirements.</p><p><strong>Fastest Unbonding: 24 Hours</strong><br>Single-epoch unbonding provides liquidity when you need it. Our higher collateral ratios and operational reserves enable this flexibility without compromising network security or validator performance.</p><p><strong>Tax-Efficient Auto-Compounding</strong><br>Automatic compounding every epoch maximizes returns while simplifying tax reporting. Instead of hundreds of manual claim transactions, your rewards accumulate within the staking position, potentially qualifying for long-term capital gains treatment in many jurisdictions.</p><p><strong>Foundation Delegation Program Participant</strong><br>The SUI Foundation selected P2P.org for their delegation program, adding 8 million SUI to our validator. This external validation came after extensive technical review and demonstrates alignment with network development goals.</p><h2 id="institutional-validation"><strong>Institutional Validation</strong></h2><p>Our infrastructure supports over $10 billion in staked assets from the biggest institutions globally across 40+ networks. The SUI Foundation's delegation program added P2P.org to its select validator set after reviewing our performance metrics, technical contributions, and operational standards.</p><h3 id="the-same-infrastructure-your-brand"><strong>The Same Infrastructure, Your Brand</strong></h3><p>This integration is not just available to Ledger. It's actually our white label solution in action—and it's processing millions in daily volume for names you'd recognize. Exchanges use it to offer native staking without hiring a DevOps team. Custody platforms integrate it to unlock rewards for clients without touching their security model. Wallets embed it to compete with centralized alternatives.</p><p>The "Ledger by P2P.org" validator demonstrates the model: your brand, our infrastructure. Same battle-tested API that handles everything from $10 retail stakes to $10 million institutional positions. Same redundancy that's maintained 99.99% uptime across 40+ networks.</p><p>We built it to scale—from a single API call to full white-glove integration. Whether you're a fintech adding network rewards to your app or a custody provider serving hedge funds, the infrastructure adapts to your needs, not the other way around.</p><h2 id="start-staking-today"><strong>Start Staking Today</strong></h2><p><strong>Ledger Users:</strong> Update Ledger Live and navigate to your SUI wallet. Select "Earn Rewards" and choose P2P.org to begin staking immediately.</p><p><strong>Institutional Inquiries:</strong> Contact our business development team at <a href="mailto: [email protected]" rel="noreferrer">[email protected]</a> for API documentation, white label solutions, and custom integration options.</p><p><strong>Technical Documentation:</strong> Access our complete validator specifications, uptime history, and network contributions at <a href="https://docs.p2p.org/docs/unified-api-sui?ref=p2p.org">https://docs.p2p.org/docs/unified-api-sui</a>.</p><p>The integration of professional-grade staking infrastructure directly into consumer hardware wallets marks a maturation point for the SUI ecosystem. As more institutional players commit capital to the network, the infrastructure supporting these positions becomes increasingly critical. Today's Ledger Live integration brings that institutional standard to every SUI holder.</p><hr><h2 id="faqs"><strong>FAQs</strong></h2><p><strong>Q: Do I need to update my Ledger firmware to stake SUI?</strong> <br>A: Yes, ensure your Ledger device runs the latest firmware and the SUI app is updated. Ledger Live will prompt you if updates are needed.</p><p><strong>Q: How quickly do rewards start accumulating?</strong> <br>A: Rewards begin at the next epoch boundary after staking, typically within 24 hours. Your first rewards appear after one complete epoch cycle.</p><p><strong>Q: Can I add to my staked position without unstaking?</strong> <br>A: Yes, you can add additional SUI to your staked position at any time through the same Ledger Live interface. New stakes merge with existing positions.</p><p><strong>Q: What happens if P2P.org's validator goes offline?</strong> <br>A: Our 99.99% uptime record spans 18 months. In the unlikely event of downtime, our redundant systems activate within 30 seconds. Your staked SUI remains safe regardless of validator status.</p><hr><p><em>The information provided above is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as investment, financial, or any other type of professional advice. Staking involves risks, including potential loss of funds. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Always conduct your own research before making staking decisions.</em></p><p></p>
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<p></p><h2 id="tldr"><strong>TL;DR</strong></h2><ul><li><a href="http://p2p.org/?ref=p2p.org"><strong><u>P2P.org</u></strong></a><strong>’s new BTC Product Hub </strong>is the first destination to explore all BTC‑native reward products in one place.</li><li>Stake and access rewards directly in BTC, unlock additional rewards with LSTs, or explore institutional-grade opportunities with NRR up to 6%</li><li>Fully developed in-house solutions — including staking APIs, staking widgets, and BTC-in → BTC-out reward flows, created specifically for institutional use and full custody compatibility</li><li>The new BTC Product Hub solves fragmentation by consolidating BTC protocols/L2s (e.g., <strong>Babylon, Mezo, CoreDAO, Lombard</strong> and more) with clear risk notes and integration paths.</li><li>Built for custodians & exchanges, funds/treasuries, ETF issuers, wallets/platforms, miners — retail via partners.</li></ul><p></p><h2 id="p2porg-launches-the-btc-product-hub"><strong>P2P.org Launches the BTC Product Hub</strong></h2><p>Bitcoin is the world's most trusted digital asset — now surpassing a $2T market cap with accelerating ETF adoption. Yet for institutions, activating BTC beyond holding has been fragmented: every protocol has its own site, docs, and disclaimers, creating operational drag and compliance friction.</p><p>Today, we’re introducing the BTC Product Hub — a single, institution‑ready destination to discover, evaluate, and integrate BTC‑native reward opportunities. The Hub reframes the experience from “try a protocol” to “choose the right product for your needs,” with BTC‑in → BTC‑out flows and BTC-native APIs for flawless integrations.</p><div class="kg-card kg-button-card kg-align-center"><a href="https://www.p2p.org/products/bitcoin?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=post&utm_campaign=btc_product_hub_19.09" class="kg-btn kg-btn-accent">Explore integration options</a></div><h2 id="why-institutions-struggle-with-btc%E2%80%91native-rewards"><strong>Why Institutions Struggle With BTC‑Native Rewards</strong></h2><p>Bitcoin just crossed $2 trillion in market cap, yet most institutional Bitcoin earns exactly 0% — not because institutions don't want rewards, but because activating Bitcoin has become an operational nightmare.</p><p><strong>Fragmented discovery</strong> <br>Every protocol lives on its own website with different documentation, different risk profiles, and different integration requirements. Your team spends weeks just mapping the landscape.Reward paths scattered across protocols and L2s with varying docs and risks.</p><p><strong>Operational overhead</strong><br>Each opportunity requires bespoke monitoring systems, custom reporting frameworks, and separate compliance reviews. What should be a strategic decision becomes a resource drain.</p><p><strong>Exposure drift</strong> <br>Most solutions force you into wrapped tokens, liquid staking derivatives, or cross-chain bridges that fundamentally change your Bitcoin exposure. Your "Bitcoin strategy" suddenly involves explaining three other assets to your board.</p><p><strong>Custody complexity</strong> <br>New protocols often mean new custody requirements, additional security reviews, and extended approval processes that can stretch for months.</p><p>The result: promising initiatives stall, and idle BTC remains off the field.</p><h2 id="the-missed-opportunity-btcfi"><strong>The Missed Opportunity: BTCfi</strong></h2><p>BTC‑native finance (BTCfi) is becoming its own category. Early movers are enhancing products, differentiating ETFs and custody offerings, and unlocking new revenue — while keeping exposure in BTC terms. Institutions that standardize on a BTC‑only, non‑custodial approach gain the speed and clarity to move from pilots to production.</p><h2 id="what-the-btc-product-hub-does-differently"><strong>What the BTC Product Hub Does Differently</strong></h2><p><a href="http://p2p.org/?ref=p2p.org"><u>P2P.org</u></a>’s BTC Product Hub is the first institutional-grade destination that consolidates every major Bitcoin opportunity into a single, integration-ready platform.</p><p>One hub, complete coverageA consolidated view of BTC protocols and L2s — including <strong>Babylon, Mezo, CoreDAO, Lombard, Starknet, Solv</strong> and others — with plain‑English explanations and risk notes</p><p><strong>BTC‑in → BTC‑out</strong><br>All opportunities are evaluated for BTC‑only flows and BTC‑term reporting — minimizing exposure drift.</p><p><strong>Integration‑ready</strong><br>Options ranging from white‑label validator nodes, non‑custodial Bitcoin Staking Widgets and implementation support under enterprise SLAs.</p><p><strong>Reporting that fits your books</strong><br>BTC‑term statements are exportable as CSV/PDF for audit, operations, and stakeholder communication.</p><h2 id="how-different-institutions-benefit"><strong>How Different Institutions Benefit</strong></h2><p>Custodians & ExchangesOffer BTC rewards through the existing custody stack — client‑directed, non‑custodial operations, audit‑ready reporting.</p><p><strong>Funds & treasuries</strong><br>Maintain BTC‑only exposure with clean BTC‑term performance and exportable statements — no conversions, no new custody constructs.</p><p><strong>ETF issuers & asset managers</strong><br>Differentiate products while staying custody‑compatible.</p><p><strong>Wallets & platforms</strong><br>Embed BTC rewards in‑app via APIs and white‑label validators; ship safely with enterprise SLAs.</p><p><strong>Miners</strong><br>Put idle BTC to work across supported networks with 24/7 monitoring and slashing‑aware operations.</p><h2 id="building-the-gateway-to-btc%E2%80%91native-finance"><strong>Building the Gateway to BTC‑Native Finance</strong></h2><p>The BTC Product Hub brings order to a fragmented landscape and sets a new standard for Bitcoin participation: <strong>BTC in, BTC rewards out</strong>. From discovery to integration to BTC‑term reporting, institutions finally have a single place to put BTC to work confidently.</p><h2 id="ready-to-explore"><strong>Ready to Explore?</strong></h2><p>The BTC Product Hub is available now. <a href="https://calendly.com/d/csmk-nrr-7yh/intro-call-with-the-p2p-sales-team?ref=p2p.org" rel="noreferrer">Schedule a call with our institutional team here</a> to walk through your use case.</p><div class="kg-card kg-button-card kg-align-center"><a href="https://www.p2p.org/products/bitcoin?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=post&utm_campaign=btc_product_hub_19.09" class="kg-btn kg-btn-accent">Explore the BTC Product Hub</a></div>
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<p></p><h2 id="tldr"><strong>TL;DR</strong><br></h2><ul><li><strong>P2P.org expands to Canton Network:</strong> Backed by 99.99% uptime and $10B+ secured across 40+ networks, we deliver validator infrastructure through our Staking-as-a-Business model.</li><li><strong>Canton ecosystem participants:</strong> Goldman Sachs, JPMorgan, Citi, BNP Paribas, Bank of America, Barclays, Circle, BitSafe and others are exploring tokenized finance on Canton.</li><li><strong>Institutional adoption barrier:</strong> Most public blockchains expose transaction data, blocking institutions from participating. Canton’s approach is privacy-enabled finance.</li><li><strong>Market opportunity:</strong> Tokenized assets could reach $10T by 2030 (source: CoinDesk/21.co). Early movers are already gaining an edge.</li><li><strong>Immediate benefits:</strong> Atomic settlement reducing timelines from days to minutes, automated compliance, and access to global liquidity.</li></ul><h2 id="p2porg-expands-institutional-infrastructure-to-canton"><strong>P2P.org Expands Institutional Infrastructure to Canton</strong></h2><p>P2P.org is proud to announce our onboarding as a validator for the Canton Network — a privacy-enabled blockchain designed for institutional finance. With this expansion, institutions exploring tokenization and digital asset pilots can now rely on P2P.org’s proven validator infrastructure to participate with confidence.</p><p>For more than a decade, we’ve delivered institutional-grade staking and validator services across 40+ networks, securing over $10 billion in assets with 99.99% uptime. Joining Canton extends that track record to one of the most ambitious initiatives in institutional blockchain adoption.</p><h2 id="why-institutions-struggle-with-public-blockchains"><strong>Why Institutions Struggle With Public Blockchains</strong></h2><p>Financial institutions face a fundamental dilemma: public blockchains unlock programmability, composability, and settlement efficiency — but they expose every transaction to all participants.</p><p>When institutions execute large bond trades, process cross-border payments, or manage repo agreements, revealing counterparties and transaction volumes to the entire market simply isn’t an option. As a result, most initiatives remain trapped in private networks or proofs-of-concept, missing the network effects that make blockchains transformative.</p><h2 id="missing-the-10-trillion-tokenization-wave"><strong>Missing the $10 Trillion Tokenization Wave</strong></h2><p>The financial impact of the transparency barrier grows every day:<strong>Operational Inefficiency:</strong> Manual settlement processes requiring days instead of minutes, with massive back-office overhead and counterparty risk accumulating at every step.</p><p><strong>Trapped Liquidity:</strong> Fragmented systems that can't interoperate, preventing access to global liquidity pools and optimal pricing across $200B+ in DeFi markets.</p><p><strong>Innovation Penalty:</strong> Missing entirely new revenue streams while competitors explore tokenized asset opportunities in a market projected to reach $10 trillion* by 2030. (<em>*source: Coindesk)</em></p><p><strong>Network Effect Loss:</strong> Inability to participate in composable financial applications that could create unprecedented business models and operational efficiencies.</p><p>Every day institutions wait, early movers capture more market share in the rapidly expanding tokenized asset ecosystem.</p><h2 id="canton-network-p2porg-infrastructure-excellence"><strong>Canton Network + P2P.org Infrastructure Excellence</strong></h2><p>Canton delivers protocol-level privacy, but institutions can only rely on it with validator infrastructure that matches their standards. That’s where P2P.org comes in. With 99.99% uptime, $10B+ secured across 40+ networks, and a proven track record serving institutional clients, we provide the reliability and operational excellence that financial institutions require to participate in Canton with confidence.</p><h2 id="what-canton-does-different"><strong>What Canton Does Different</strong></h2><p><strong>Protocol-Level Privacy</strong>According to the Canton team, the network enables confidential multi-party contracts where sensitive terms remain private between counterparties while still being programmable and enforceable on-chain.</p><p><strong>Atomic Composability</strong>As described by the protocol, financial applications can interconnect seamlessly while preserving confidentiality — enabling complex institutional workflows not feasible on other public chains.</p><p><strong>Proven at Scale</strong>The Canton team reports that the network has already processed more than $4 trillion in tokenized assets across bonds, repos, money market funds, loan commitments, and insurance products.</p><p><strong>Why P2P.org’s Validator Role Matters</strong></p><p><strong>Institutional-Grade Reliability: </strong>99.99% uptime securing $10B+ across 40+ networks</p><p><strong>Staking-as-a-Service Excellence: </strong>Complete technical setup and operation, enabling institutions to access Canton's ecosystem without infrastructure complexity.</p><p><strong>Proven Track Record: </strong>Trusted by institutional clients across multiple blockchain networks, with the operational expertise to support finance at scale.</p><h2 id="building-the-infrastructure-for-privacy-enabled-finance"><strong>Building the Infrastructure for Privacy-Enabled Finance</strong></h2><p>Institutions are actively exploring tokenization, settlement, and digital asset pilots — but adoption depends on infrastructure they can trust. Canton positions itself as one solution, and P2P.org ensures institutions can access it with the same reliability and security we deliver across 40+ networks.</p><p>While many competitors are still debating blockchain adoption, P2P.org is already providing the validator infrastructure that allows financial institutions to participate confidently in the next wave of privacy-enabled finance.</p><p><strong>Ready to explore Canton Network opportunities?</strong></p><p><strong>Schedule a consultation to discuss your privacy-enabled blockchain opportunity: </strong><a href="https://calendly.com/d/cq26-96v-sr3/intro-call-with-the-p2p-sales-team?ref=p2p.org"><u>https://calendly.com/d/cq26-96v-sr3/intro-call-with-the-p2p-sales-team</u></a> </p><p><em>This communication is for informational purposes only and does not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to purchase any product, service, or security. P2P.org is not affiliated with or endorsed by any of the third-party institutions named herein. </em></p>
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<h1 id=""></h1><h2 id="tldr"><strong>TL;DR</strong><br></h2><ul><li>P2P.org is the first validator enabling BTC-denominated rewards for institutional Bitcoin staking on Babylon.</li><li>Under the standard non-custodial flow, <strong>rewards settle in BTC (no client-side conversions)</strong>.</li><li>Enterprise-grade infrastructure (<strong>$10B+</strong> secured across <strong>40+</strong> networks), <strong>SOC 2 Type I</strong> controls.</li><li>Built for clean BTC exposure and reporting, not headline APRs</li></ul><p></p><h2 id="the-bitcoin-treasury-dilemma-finally-has-an-answer"><strong>The Bitcoin Treasury Dilemma Finally Has an Answer</strong></h2><p>For institutional Bitcoin holders, the math has been frustrating: watch your BTC sit idle, or navigate a maze of wrapped tokens, conversion risks, and operational complexity that makes compliance teams nervous.</p><p>Babylon changed the game. By introducing native Bitcoin staking, it created a breakthrough that unlocked real utility for BTC without requiring wrapping or conversion. Through Babylon, institutions can delegate their Bitcoin directly and earn rewards from Bitcoin-Secured Networks (BSNs), marking a fundamental shift in how BTC can generate value while staying on its native chain.</p><p>Now, P2P.org builds on this foundation by helping institutional clients receive their rewards directly in Bitcoin. This removes the need for conversions, simplifies reporting, and keeps everything in the asset they already hold and trust — Bitcoin.</p><p></p><h2 id="what-weve-built"><strong>What We've Built</strong></h2><p><strong>Bitcoin staking that works like Bitcoin should</strong><br>Your BTC participates in network security through Babylon's protocol, earns staking rewards, and those rewards settle directly in BTC. No wrapped tokens. No manual conversions. No explaining to your CFO why your Bitcoin position suddenly includes three other assets.</p><p><strong>Built for institutional operations from day one</strong><br>SOC 2 Type I controls, that make compliance reviews smooth instead of stressful.</p><p><strong>Proven at scale</strong><br>Our infrastructure secures $10B+ across 40+ networks. We've handled the edge cases, optimized for uptime, and built the monitoring systems that institutional volumes demand.This added layer removes the need for internal teams to manage swaps, navigate low-liquidity assets, or reconcile multiple tokens across wallets. Instead, institutions can stake BTC and receive BTC — no manual conversions, no complex custody workflows, and no added compliance overhead. It’s a clean, simplified path that aligns with internal risk and treasury management policies, especially for funds and custodians that are unable or unwilling to hold long-tail assets like BSN tokens.</p><h2 id="-1"></h2><h2 id="enterprise-grade-infrastructure-that-actually-delivers"><strong>Enterprise-Grade Infrastructure That Actually Delivers</strong></h2><p><strong>Security posture:</strong> SOC 2 Type I controls, segregated key management, role-based access protocols, and 24/7 monitoring. The same security standards we apply to our $10B+ in secured assets.</p><p><strong>Operational reliability:</strong> targets backed by redundant infrastructure, automated failover systems, and incident response playbooks refined across 40+ networks.</p><p><strong>White-glove support:</strong> Dedicated onboarding, SLA-backed response times, and the custom reporting formats your finance team needs.</p><p></p><h2 id="building-the-future-of-institutional-bitcoin"><strong>Building the Future of Institutional Bitcoin</strong></h2><p>This product is built for institutions: custodians, exchanges, ETF issuers, and other large-scale Bitcoin holders, that want to offer staking without the operational complexity of managing altcoin rewards. By delivering rewards directly in BTC, it removes the need to support or custody BSN-native tokens, simplifies internal workflows, and eliminates the hassle of reward conversions and reconciliations. This makes it easier to integrate Bitcoin staking into existing infrastructure, while enabling institutions to offer a clean, BTC-native experience to their users, even if they don’t support the underlying BSN tokens. The result is a more attractive, scalable, and compliant product offering with none of the usual overhead.</p><p>Over the next quarters, we'll expand this foundation:</p><ul><li>Additional Bitcoin-native protocols as they mature</li><li>Enhanced custody integrations</li><li>Expanded reporting and analytics capabilities</li></ul><p>We’re just getting started. As more Bitcoin-native protocols emerge and institutional interest deepens, our goal is to provide the foundation and tooling needed to support this next chapter of Bitcoin utility — secure, scalable, and truly native.</p><p></p><h2 id="getting-started"><strong>Getting Started</strong></h2><p><strong>For institutions:</strong> Our team is ready to walk through implementation, SLA structures, and reporting requirements. The onboarding process is designed to fit your existing operational framework.</p><p><strong>For platforms and builders:</strong> Bitcoin staking infrastructure can become a clean building block for institutional products. Let's explore integration opportunities.</p><p><strong>For Bitcoin treasuries:</strong> Start with a pilot allocation to understand the operational flow and reporting outputs before scaling to larger positions.</p><p></p><h2 id="next-steps"><strong>Next Steps</strong></h2><p>Ready to explore Bitcoin staking that actually works for institutional operations?</p><div class="kg-card kg-button-card kg-align-center"><a href="https://calendly.com/d/cq26-96v-sr3/intro-call-with-the-p2p-sales-team?ref=p2p.org" class="kg-btn kg-btn-accent">Contact our team here</a></div><p> </p><h2 id="faqs"><strong>FAQs</strong></h2><p><strong>Is this through Babylon?</strong><br>Yes - initial support is <strong>via the Babylon protocol</strong>, operated by P2P.org.</p><p><strong>How are rewards paid?</strong><br>Under the standard non-custodial flow, <strong>rewards settle in BTC (no client-side conversions)</strong>. </p><p><strong>Do you custody assets?</strong><br>No. Custody remains with the client (self/MPC/qualified custodian).</p><p><strong>Is this lending or wrapped BTC?</strong><br>No. This is protocol participation with <strong>BTC-denominated settlement</strong>; it does not rely on lending or wrapped assets.</p><p><strong>Will you support other protocols?</strong> <br>Babylon is first; additional integrations may be added based on demand and due diligence.</p><p></p><h2 id="disclaimer"><strong>Disclaimer</strong></h2><p><em>Rewards are variable and not guaranteed. Settlement, timing, and amounts depend on protocol and network conditions. This material is informational and not an offer, solicitation, or recommendation. Availability and terminology may vary by jurisdiction. P2P.org operates validators and does not provide interest-bearing accounts, lending, or brokerage services.</em></p>
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<h2 id="tldr"><strong>TL;DR</strong></h2><p><strong>Genesis Validator Status</strong>: P2P.org selected as founding infrastructure provider for TAC Network's cross-chain bridge between Ethereum and Telegram</p><p><strong>7-Day Deployment</strong>: Full cross-chain infrastructure deployed in under a week using our standardized processes from 40+ network implementations</p><p><strong>Proven TON Expertise</strong>: Building on our success reducing TON staking minimums from 300,000 to 10 TON through our Whales infrastructure</p><p><strong>Institutional Infrastructure</strong>: 99.99% historical uptime and zero slashing incidents across $10+ billion in secured assets</p><p><strong>Market Traction</strong>: Supporting a network that's already attracted $700M+ in committed TVL from Curve, Morpho, Euler, and 20+ additional protocols</p><h2 id="the-infrastructure-that-makes-cross-chain-defi-possible"><strong>The Infrastructure That Makes Cross-Chain DeFi Possible</strong></h2><p>TAC Network solves a problem that's been holding back mainstream crypto adoption: the complexity barrier between sophisticated DeFi protocols and everyday users. Ethereum developers have built incredible financial infrastructure, but accessing it requires technical knowledge that excludes millions of potential users.</p><p>TAC's breakthrough allows Ethereum applications to run natively within Telegram Mini Apps without requiring any code modifications. Users interact with proven DeFi protocols through familiar Telegram interfaces, while developers reach Telegram's massive user base without rebuilding their applications.</p><p>Our role involves validating transactions across both ecosystems, maintaining network security, and ensuring consistent performance for applications operating in this cross-chain environment.</p><div class="kg-card kg-button-card kg-align-center"><a href="https://www.p2p.org/networks/tac?utm_source=X&utm_medium=post&utm_campaign=TACblog_04.09" class="kg-btn kg-btn-accent">Stake TAC with P2P.org</a></div><h2 id="our-approach-to-tac-validation"><strong>Our Approach to TAC Validation</strong></h2><p>We deployed TAC infrastructure in under seven days, consistent with our deployment timeline across other networks. This efficiency comes from standardized processes we have refined across 40+ implementations, allowing us to maintain strict security while meeting aggressive timelines.</p><p>Our infrastructure monitors both EVM execution and TON integration points simultaneously. We structured our operations to handle Ethereum’s transaction patterns alongside TON’s faster finality expectations, ensuring that applications experience consistent performance across both ecosystems.</p><h2 id="building-on-proven-ton-success"><strong>Building on Proven TON Success</strong></h2><p>Our work with TON Whales provided valuable insights that apply directly to TAC validation. We reduced TON’s staking barriers by a factor of 30,000, making participation accessible to regular users rather than just large holders.</p><p>Key takeaways from this project included:</p><ul><li><strong>Scaling Infrastructure</strong>: Successfully managing everything from individual 10 TON stakes to institutional positions worth millions</li><li><strong>Integration Speed</strong>: Enabling platforms to onboard in under a week through streamlined processes</li><li><strong>Security Standards</strong>: Maintaining institutional-grade security while dramatically increasing accessibility</li><li><strong>Cross-Ecosystem Operations</strong>: Operating seamlessly across different blockchain architectures and user expectations</li></ul><p>This foundation means our existing TON infrastructure clients can now access cross-chain DeFi capabilities through the same trusted validator relationship — no new vendor management, no operational complexity.</p><h2 id="why-genesis-validators-matter-for-cross-chain-success"><strong>Why Genesis Validators Matter for Cross-Chain Success</strong></h2><p>Cross-chain infrastructure requires validators who understand both ecosystems intimately. TAC operations demand simultaneous expertise in Ethereum's transaction patterns and TON's faster finality expectations, ensuring applications perform consistently across both environments.</p><p><strong>Our infrastructure specifications reflect lessons from operating across multiple networks:</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Multi-Geographic Deployment</strong>: Nodes in multiple locations ensuring consistent global performance</li><li><strong>Automatic Failover</strong>: Redundant systems preventing service interruptions without manual intervention</li><li><strong>Multi-Signature Security</strong>: Hardware security modules with comprehensive operational protocols</li><li><strong>Continuous Monitoring</strong>: 24/7 operations teams with specialized expertise for each ecosystem</li></ul><p>These are operational standards we apply across every network we support. P2P.org brings over five years of validator operations to the TAC network, with infrastructure that's already been battle-tested at institutional scale across dozens of blockchain ecosystems.</p><h2 id="the-market-signal-700m-committed-before-public-launch"><strong>The Market Signal: $700M+ Committed Before Public Launch</strong></h2><p>The early traction validates our strategic approach. The same type of institutional participation we see in our TON staking is already evident in TAC:</p><ul><li>Blue-chip DeFi protocols like Curve Finance and Morpho deploying on DevMainnet</li><li>Over $700M in TVL committed before public launch</li><li>20+ leading applications preparing for mainnet integration</li><li>Consumer Telegram Mini Apps beginning to integrate DeFi functionality</li></ul><p>This early traction reflects clear market demand. Developers want to reach Telegram’s vast user base without rebuilding their applications, and users want to access DeFi services through familiar interfaces. TAC provides the infrastructure making this possible, and validators like P2P.org ensure it operates securely and reliably.</p><h2 id="what-this-means-for-platforms-and-institutions"><strong>What This Means for Platforms and Institutions</strong></h2><p>For platforms and exchanges, working with P2P.org means accessing both TON and cross-chain operations through a single validator relationship. This simplifies vendor management and reduces operational complexity.</p><p>For developers, our infrastructure reliability and support provide confidence. We offer documentation, direct engineering assistance, and uptime commitments backed by service-level agreements.</p><p>For institutional clients, compliance and operational maturity are key. Our approach includes:</p><ul><li>Regular third-party audits.</li><li>Comprehensive insurance coverage.</li><li>Detailed operational reporting.</li></ul><h2 id="strategic-positioning-leading-the-cross-chain-infrastructure-category"><strong>Strategic Positioning: Leading the Cross-Chain Infrastructure Category</strong></h2><p>Our participation as a Genesis Validator positions P2P.org at the forefront of cross-chain infrastructure — a category that's becoming critical as blockchain ecosystems become increasingly interconnected.</p><p>TAC represents the practical approach to this interconnection: enabling existing applications to reach new users without major technical changes. Our infrastructure supports this vision by ensuring operations meet the reliability standards expected in both Ethereum and TON ecosystems.</p><p><strong>This positioning creates advantages across our entire network portfolio:</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Cross-Chain Expertise</strong>: Knowledge from TAC operations improves our capabilities across all supported networks</li><li><strong>Institutional Appeal</strong>: Proven cross-chain infrastructure attracts clients with multi-network requirements</li><li><strong>Market Leadership</strong>: Establishing P2P.org as the infrastructure standard for complex blockchain integrations</li><li><strong>Partnership Leverage</strong>: Our TAC relationship opens opportunities with protocols considering cross-chain expansion</li></ul><p>The result: when protocols or institutions need infrastructure that spans multiple ecosystems, P2P.org becomes the obvious choice.</p><h2 id="continuous-development-and-ecosystem-support"><strong>Continuous Development and Ecosystem Support</strong></h2><p>Our commitment to TAC extends far beyond initial deployment. We continuously optimize infrastructure based on real network performance data, plan capacity upgrades for user growth, and implement ongoing security updates to maintain our zero-incident track record.</p><p>We also participate actively in TAC governance, contributing insights from our multi-network experience to ensure sustainable ecosystem development. Our goal is supporting long-term network health, not just short-term operational requirements.</p><p><strong>For the broader community, we provide:</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Technical Documentation</strong>: Comprehensive guides for developers building cross-chain applications</li><li><strong>Integration Support</strong>: Direct assistance for protocols considering TAC deployment</li><li><strong>Performance Insights</strong>: Regular reporting on network health and optimization opportunities</li><li><strong>Educational Content</strong>: Resources helping developers understand cross-chain best practices</li></ul><p>Ecosystem growth drives long-term success for all participants — and we're committed to supporting that growth with the same intensity we bring to infrastructure operations.</p><h2 id="ready-to-bridge-the-defi-telegram-gap"><strong>Ready to Bridge the DeFi-Telegram Gap?</strong></h2><p>P2P.org's role as a Genesis Validator for TAC Network represents the natural evolution of our infrastructure capabilities into cross-chain operations. By supporting the bridge between Ethereum and Telegram ecosystems, we're helping enable broader DeFi access while maintaining the operational standards trusted by 100+ institutional clients worldwide.</p><p>The opportunity is clear: proven DeFi protocols gaining access to Telegram's billion users, with infrastructure that ensures they can scale confidently from day one.</p><p><strong>Want to explore TAC capabilities or discuss validator services?</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Partnership Opportunities</strong>: [email protected]</li><li><strong>Technical Integration</strong>: [email protected]</li><li><strong>Platform Integration</strong>:<a href="https://calendly.com/d/cq26-96v-sr3/intro-call-with-the-p2p-sales-team?ref=p2p.org"> <u>Schedule a call with our team</u></a></li></ul>
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<h2 id="tldr"><strong>TL;DR</strong></h2><ul><li><a href="http://p2p.org/?ref=p2p.org"><u>P2P.org</u></a> is one of the first to offer a highly attractive ETH DeFi Vault in collaboration with Lido and Veda, bringing wallets a plug-and-play widget for higher ETH network rewards.</li><li>Our clients get <strong>early access</strong>, while wallet partners can be eligible for network rewards with zero maintenance required.</li><li>This positions P2P.org as the default distribution layer for premium DeFi opportunities, bridging complex network rewards opportunities with mainstream adoption.</li></ul><p><strong>We're happy to announce that we have launched a market-first plug-and-play widget</strong> that gives users instant access to the new ETH DeFi Vault by Lido. This new DeFi integration is set to make premium reward opportunities accessible to everyone, without the usual complexity.</p><div class="kg-card kg-button-card kg-align-center"><a href="http://eth-defi.p2p.org/?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=post&utm_campaign=LidoVedablog_03.09" class="kg-btn kg-btn-accent">Try it here</a></div><figure class="kg-card kg-image-card"><img src="https://p2p.org/economy/content/images/2025/09/IMG_6893.png" class="kg-image" alt="" loading="lazy" width="784" height="1376" srcset="https://p2p.org/economy/content/images/size/w600/2025/09/IMG_6893.png 600w, https://p2p.org/economy/content/images/2025/09/IMG_6893.png 784w" sizes="(min-width: 720px) 720px"></figure><h1 id="bring-trusted-defi-into-your-wallet"><strong>Bring Trusted DeFi Into Your Wallet</strong></h1><p><strong>Give Users Secure ETH Growth: </strong>Your users can tap into a portfolio of curated ETH opportunities that blend stability and upside — powered by Lido, Veda, and Seven Seas. Auto-compounding and cross-network support (like Unichain liquidity pools) are built in, offering a secure, diversified way to grow their holdings.</p><p><strong>Build Trust Through Proven Partners:</strong> The vault integrates with Lido (a market leader in liquid staking), Veda (battle-tested vault infrastructure), and Seven Seas. Our widget operates directly within your wallet, leveraging established solutions and infrastructure — so users interact without relying on unknown protocols. </p><p><strong>Monetize Without the Headache:</strong> We share revenue from vault deposits routed through your integration. You can be eligible for network rewards while providing value to users, without building or maintaining anything complex.</p><p><strong>Actually Activate Your Users:</strong> Very soon, our widget will include portfolio analytics showing users exactly how much they're missing by keeping ETH idle.* This creates real user activation — expect measurable increases in wallet engagement, TVL, and user stickiness.</p><p><strong>Plug-and-Play Integration within One Day:</strong> Available via iFrame (API coming soon) with complete onboarding support from our team. We handle all updates and provide dedicated support channels. </p><p><strong>24/7 Support Team:</strong> We've got your back around the clock. Any issues that come up, our team handles them so you don't have to.</p><h2 id="for-users-it-means"><strong>For users, it means:</strong></h2><ul><li>Access to the blue-chip ecosystem of Lido and stETH - a well-balanced vault.</li><li>Potential higher rewards from the network/protocol for your ETH holdings</li><li>Auto-compounding returns, meaning no more rebalancing headache for you</li><li>Access simple diversification by Seven Seas </li><li>Exclusive incentives by Lido and zero fee during the first few months of the launch</li></ul><h1 id="what-sets-this-apart"><strong>What Sets This Apart?</strong></h1><p>This vault represents something we've all been waiting for: a battle-tested infrastructure that delivers high rewards from the network/protocol on ETH while keeping things liquid. Built on Veda's proven BoringVault architecture and powered by Lido's market-leading liquid staking, it's designed for users who want network rewards without the headaches.</p><p><em>"Our vault offers a one stop gateway to stETH based strategies for ETH/stETH holders looking to access DeFi.” </em><br>— <strong>Jakov Buratović, Master of DeFi, Lido Ecosystem Foundation</strong></p><h1 id="why-we-built-this-widget"><strong>Why We Built This Widget</strong></h1><p>We saw a clear problem: incredible reward opportunities locked behind terrible user experiences. Wallets want to offer their users access to DeFi rewards, but they don't want to build and maintain complex integrations for every new opportunity that launches.</p><p>Our widget solves this. It's a complete plug-and-play solution that wallets can integrate with minimal effort, giving their users one-click access to premium reward opportunities from networks.</p><h1 id="the-technical-edge"><strong>The Technical Edge</strong></h1><p>Engineered for maximum compatibility and minimum friction, this new widget is built to just work. Available via iFrame, it integrates seamlessly into existing wallet architectures, as fast as just 1 day. API support for the vault is coming very soon.</p><p>The underlying infrastructure leverages Veda's cross-chain capabilities, meaning opportunities can span multiple networks while users interact with a single, unified interface. This is particularly powerful as the vault expands to include opportunities across different L2s and rollups.</p><h1 id="whats-next"><strong>What's Next?</strong></h1><p>Upgrades are already planned for our widget, adding portfolio-level analytics and optimization suggestions that will help users understand exactly how many rewards they're missing by keeping their assets idle*. This creates a natural activation loop that benefits everyone in the ecosystem.</p><h1 id="the-bigger-picture"><strong>The Bigger Picture</strong></h1><p>This launch represents more than just another product release. P2P.org is becoming the bridge between cutting-edge DeFi and mainstream crypto adoption. By making complex reward opportunities from the networks accessible through simple integrations, we're solving a fundamental problem that's holding back broader DeFi adoption.</p><p>The collaboration with Lido and Veda validates our approach and opens doors to similar collaborations with other leading protocols. As the DeFi ecosystem continues to mature, distribution will become increasingly important – and we're building the infrastructure to own that layer.</p><p>Ready to integrate our widget or learn more about opportunities to collaborate? Reach out to our team for custom integration support and revenue projections tailored to your user base.</p><div class="kg-card kg-button-card kg-align-center"><a href="https://calendly.com/d/cq26-96v-sr3/intro-call-with-the-p2p-sales-team?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=post&utm_campaign=LidoVedablog_03.09" class="kg-btn kg-btn-accent">Get in touch</a></div><p><em>The information provided above is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as, or relied upon as, investment, financial, or any other type of professional advice. P2P.org or any associated parties do not offer any form of advisory services, and nothing shared here should be considered as a recommendation or endorsement for any financial decisions. P2P.org is not responsible for any decisions made based on the information provided. You are encouraged to consult with a qualified financial advisor or professional before making any investment or financial decisions.</em></p><p>*</p><p><em>The data presented is based on publicly available on-chain information. No representation or warranty, express or implied, is made as to the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of the data, and no party shall be held liable for any errors or omissions therein.</em></p><p><em>Staking rewards are not guaranteed and may vary. They depend on factors outside of P2P.org’s control, including blockchain protocol changes, validator performance, and network-specific rules and mechanisms.</em></p><p><em>Participation involves risks such as protocol-level issues, slashing, and potential technical failures. More information is available in our FAQs. Users are strongly encouraged to conduct their own due diligence, seek professional advice where necessary, and ensure they fully understand and accept the risks before engaging.</em></p><p><em>This product relies on third-party infrastructure provided by Veda and is subject to Veda’s Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.</em></p>
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<h2 id="tldr"><strong>TL;DR:</strong></h2><ul><li>P2P.org now validates for Bemo, bringing institutional-grade infrastructure to TON liquid staking with 99.9%+ uptime and zero slashing.</li><li>Liquid staking protocols can go live on TON in 1-2 weeks (vs 6-12 months) by leveraging our existing validator infrastructure. </li><li>This partnership model is rapidly becoming the standard — join the growing ecosystem of protocols choosing P2P.org to accelerate their TON launch.</li></ul><p>TON liquid staking just got a massive upgrade. P2P.org is now powering Bemo’s liquid staking protocol with the same institutional-grade infrastructure that secures $10+ billion across 40+ networks — bringing enterprise-level reliability to every TON holder.</p><p>This is a powerful signal to the market: you don’t need to spend 6-12 months building infrastructure when you can go live in weeks with the right partner.</p><div class="kg-card kg-button-card kg-align-center"><a href="https://calendly.com/d/cq26-96v-sr3/intro-call-with-the-p2p-sales-team?ref=p2p.org" class="kg-btn kg-btn-accent">Integrate $TON Staking Now</a></div><h3 id="ton-liquid-staking-just-leveled-up"><strong>TON Liquid Staking Just Leveled Up</strong></h3><p>Instead of building from scratch, Bemo integrated with P2P.org’s proven infrastructure — and saved months in the process. From staking rewards to validator ops and slashing protection, we handle the backend so our partners can focus on growth, UX, and liquidity.</p><p><em>"Supporting Bemo's liquid staking solution aligns perfectly with our vision of making institutional-grade staking accessible across all networks,"</em></p><p>-Alexander Loktev, CRO at <a href="http://p2p.org/?ref=p2p.org"><u>P2P.org</u></a>.</p><p><em>“Partnering with the staking powerhouse P2P.org is a key milestone for Bemo. Together, we aim to strengthen trust in the liquid staking niche, expand liquidity opportunities for bmTON, and drive growth in the TON DeFi ecosystem. This collaboration sets the stage for the next chapter in TON liquid staking.”</em></p><p>-Konstantin Zherebtsov, CEO at <a href="http://bemo.fi/?ref=p2p.org"><u>bemo.fi</u></a> </p><p>This reflects a broader shift in how smart protocols approach infrastructure. With TON's integration into Telegram's 800+ million user base creating unprecedented opportunity, protocols can't afford to spend months on undifferentiated validator operations.</p><p>As one of TON's most active validator partners, we've already helped multiple protocols launch successfully, from reducing staking minimums to enabling one-click integrations. Our experience across diverse TON use cases means faster integration times and smoother launches for our partners.</p><h1 id="the-infrastructure-advantage-that-changes-everything"><strong>The Infrastructure Advantage That Changes Everything</strong></h1><p>As TON continues its rapid growth trajectory, liquid staking protocols play a crucial role in maintaining network security while preserving capital efficiency. Our partnership with Bemo adds another layer of robustness to TON's staking ecosystem, providing users with enhanced flexibility in how they participate in network validation.</p><p>While other protocols spend 6-12 months building validator operations from scratch, Bemo launched with enterprise-grade reliability from day one. Here's what P2P.org's proven TON infrastructure unlocked:</p><h2 id="8x-faster-time-to-market"><strong>8x Faster Time-to-Market</strong></h2><p> 1-2 weeks from concept to live protocol using battle-tested infrastructure that already secures $10 billion across 40+ networks</p><h2 id="enterprise-grade-security-from-launch"><strong> Enterprise-Grade Security from Launch</strong></h2><ul><li>99.9%+ uptime across our TON operations with zero slashing events</li><li>Multi-region infrastructure with automatic failover across continents</li><li>SOC 2 Type I compliance</li></ul><h2 id="dedicated-ton-expertise"><strong>Dedicated TON Expertise</strong></h2><ul><li>Direct integration support from specialists, validating since mainnet launch</li><li>Real-time monitoring with proprietary tools that detect issues before they impact performance</li><li>Direct TON core team relationships, ensuring immediate updates and priority support</li><li>24/7 white-glove support with dedicated account managers and 15-minute response SLAs</li></ul><h2 id="protocol-focused-partnership-model"><strong>Protocol-Focused Partnership Model</strong></h2><p>We handle the complexities of node operations, upgrades, and governance participation while you concentrate on building great products. Our protocol-agnostic approach means we support multiple TON protocols without conflicts, each with dedicated resources.</p><p><strong>The bottom line:</strong> Bemo users get institutional-grade security with the simplicity they expect—no compromise between enterprise reliability and user accessibility. This is what happens when protocols leverage proven infrastructure instead of building everything from scratch.</p><h2 id="looking-ahead"><strong>Looking Ahead</strong></h2><p>This Bemo partnership demonstrates what's possible when protocols focus on their strengths while leveraging best-in-class infrastructure. We're actively expanding our TON validator partnerships because we believe this model will define how the ecosystem scales.</p><p><strong>For protocols considering TON:</strong> The infrastructure foundation you choose determines how fast you can move. Our partners typically launch 8x faster than those building in-house, with enterprise-grade reliability from day one.</p><p><strong>For institutions exploring TON:</strong> The combination of Telegram's distribution, liquid staking innovation, and institutional-grade infrastructure creates compelling reward opportunities with manageable risk.<br></p><p><strong>Building on TON? Let's accelerate your launch together.</strong></p><p>We're actively expanding our TON validator partnerships and have dedicated resources ready to support new protocols. Whether you're building a liquid staking solution, wallet integration, or institutional staking product, we can help you go to market faster with enterprise-grade infrastructure.</p><div class="kg-card kg-button-card kg-align-center"><a href="https://calendly.com/d/cq26-96v-sr3/intro-call-with-the-p2p-sales-team?ref=p2p.org" class="kg-btn kg-btn-accent">Integrate $TON Staking Now</a></div><p><br><strong>Connect with our TON Partnership Team:</strong></p><ul><li>Email: [email protected]</li><li>Telegram: @p2pvalidator</li><li>Schedule a call <a href="https://calendly.com/d/cq26-96v-sr3/intro-call-with-the-p2p-sales-team?ref=p2p.org"><u>here</u></a>.</li></ul><hr><p><em>The information provided above is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as, or relied upon as, investment, financial, or any other type of professional advice. P2P.org or any associated parties do not offer any form of advisory services, and nothing shared here should be considered as a recommendation or endorsement for any financial decisions. P2P.org are not responsible for any decisions made based on the information provided. You are encouraged to consult with a qualified financial advisor or professional before making any investment or financial decisions.</em></p>
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<h2 id="tldr"><strong>TL;DR</strong></h2><ul><li><strong>Symbiotic's #1 Operator</strong>: P2P.org currently manages $1.3B in delegated assets, giving intermediaries access to the protocol's most dominant infrastructure provider</li><li><strong>$150M+ Client Demand</strong>: Professional allocators moved fast, proving institutional appetite for unified restaking exposure through trusted intermediaries</li><li><strong>First-Mover Edge</strong>: While competitors debate strategy, sophisticated intermediaries are already offering clients diversified EigenLayer, Karak, and Symbiotic network rewards through a single position</li></ul><p>P2P.org dominates Symbiotic's operator landscape with $1.3B in delegated assets — more than any competitor. Today, we're leveraging this market-leading position to power the cmETH Restaked mETH Vault by Mantle’s mETH Protocol, curated by Gauntlet, which has already attracted over $150M+ in institutional capital within days of launch.</p><p>For intermediaries serving sophisticated clients, this represents something crucial: access to institutional-grade restaking infrastructure managing <strong>362,331 ETH in total staked value</strong> and <strong>196,664 mETH actively restaked</strong> across multiple protocols with infrastructure that your clients can't get anywhere else.</p><h2 id="why-intermediaries-are-moving-first"><strong>Why Intermediaries Are Moving First</strong></h2><p>Smart intermediaries understand what their clients need before the clients themselves recognize it. The cmETH vault solves the operational complexity that's been holding back institutional restaking adoption.</p><p><strong>Here's the client problem you can now solve:</strong></p><p>Traditional liquid restaking forces clients to choose between protocols — EigenLayer OR Karak, OR Symbiotic. Managing multiple positions means multiple custody relationships, multiple risk assessments, and multiple operational headaches.</p><blockquote>“One position. Three protocol exposures. All of it together with best-in-class infrastructure management by the market's dominant operator.” </blockquote><p>The cmETH vault eliminates this entirely. One position. Three protocol exposures. All of it, together with best-in-class infrastructure management by the market's dominant operator.</p><p>Your clients get diversified restaking rewards without the operational burden. You get a differentiated product that positions you ahead of intermediaries still offering single-protocol solutions.</p><h2 id="the-infrastructure-advantage-your-clients-demand"><strong>The Infrastructure Advantage Your Clients Demand</strong></h2><p>When you recommend the cmETH vault, you’re providing access to P2P.org's institutional-grade infrastructure — the same systems that process billions in assets without failure.</p><p><strong>Professional infrastructure that clients can verify:</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Permissionless and Live</strong>: Fully operational system with <strong>362,331 ETH staked</strong> and <strong>196,664 mETH restaked</strong></li><li><strong>Advanced Oracle System</strong>: 3-of-6 quorum requirement with 8-hour update frequency ensuring data integrity</li><li><strong>Capital Efficiency</strong>: Both mETH and cmETH function as collateral across DeFi and centralized applications</li><li><strong>Omnichain Capability</strong>: LayerZero OFT standard enables 5-minute cross-chain bridging with zero slippage</li></ul><p><strong>Why our scale matters for your client outcomes:</strong></p><ul><li><strong>99.99%+ uptime</strong> across 40+ networks means consistent performance</li><li><strong>Zero slashing incidents</strong> in our operational history protects client capital</li><li><strong>$1.3B Symbiotic TVL</strong> provides priority access to emerging opportunities</li><li><strong>Institutional infrastructure</strong> built for the clients you serve</li></ul><p>Smaller operators can't deliver this level of reliability. When client assets are on the line, infrastructure quality isn't negotiable.</p><h2 id="risk-management-that-satisfies-client-requirements"><strong>Risk Management That Satisfies Client Requirements</strong></h2><p>Your institutional clients don't want experimental network reward strategies. They want methodical risk assessment combined with proven execution.</p><p>The cmETH vault delivers exactly this through Gauntlet's quantitative risk framework. Every allocation decision is data-driven. Every strategy is thoroughly modeled. No untested protocols, no experimental approaches.</p><p><strong>Client benefits you can confidently present:</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Non-slashable security</strong> prioritizing capital preservation across all restaking positions</li><li><strong>Instant deposits</strong> with no fees for cmETH restaking positions</li><li><strong>Multi-protocol exposure</strong> across EigenLayer, Symbiotic, and Karak simultaneously</li><li><strong>Professional curation</strong> with 20% protocol fee structure aligned with growth initiatives</li><li><strong>Flexible liquidity</strong> with up to 7-day withdrawal windows depending on protocol inventory</li><li><strong>Omnichain accessibility</strong> via LayerZero with 5-minute bridging and zero slippage</li><li><strong>Symbiotic points accumulation</strong> for additional reward opportunities</li></ul><h2 id="the-competitive-edge-first-mover-access"><strong>The Competitive Edge: First-Mover Access</strong></h2><p>The first $170M attracted within days signals something important: when institutional-quality infrastructure becomes available, sophisticated capital moves quickly.</p><p>For intermediaries, this creates a clear competitive dynamic. Offer clients access to proven, professionally managed restaking infrastructure now, or explain later why you missed the opportunity.</p><p><strong>Consider the client conversation advantage:</strong></p><p>While your competitors are still evaluating restaking strategies, you're already delivering optimized network rewards through the market's leading infrastructure. While they debate protocol selection, your clients are capturing diversified exposure through a single, professionally managed position.</p><p>The focus is on identifying mature, reliable infrastructure as it comes online and strategically positioning clients to benefit.</p><h2 id="why-p2porgs-symbiotic-dominance-benefits-your-clients"><strong>Why P2P.org's Symbiotic Dominance Benefits Your Clients</strong></h2><p>As Symbiotic's largest operator, P2P.org provides unique advantages that translate directly into superior client outcomes. We're not just managing the cmETH vault — we're powering the broader mETH ecosystem that has proven its scale with <strong>362,331 ETH in total staked value</strong>.</p><p><strong>Operational scale creates client value:</strong></p><ul><li>Priority access to new network launches and reward opportunities</li><li>Deeper protocol relationships that benefit all vault participants</li><li>Operational efficiencies from managing 40+ blockchain networks</li><li>Network effects that compound as Symbiotic's ecosystem expands</li></ul><p>Your clients get exposure to restaking rewards while getting preferential access through the protocol's most established operator, managing a proven, live system.</p><h2 id="the-intermediary-opportunity"><strong>The Intermediary Opportunity</strong></h2><p>Professional restaking infrastructure represents a clear inflection point for intermediaries serving institutional clients. The operational complexity that previously limited adoption has been solved through professionally managed vault products.</p><p>Your clients will want restaking exposure. The edge comes from being equipped to provide it seamlessly when they do.</p><p><strong>Ready to offer your clients institutional-grade restaking?</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Integration Support</strong>: <a href="https://calendly.com/d/cq26-96v-sr3/intro-call-with-the-p2p-sales-team?ref=p2p.org" rel="noreferrer">Speak to our team</a> about custom integration opportunities for your client base.</li><li><strong>Learn More</strong>: Explore the full cmETH ecosystem at<a href="https://www.methprotocol.xyz/?ref=p2p.org"> </a><a href="http://methprotocol.xyz/?ref=p2p.org"><u>methprotocol.xyz</u></a><u>.</u></li></ul>
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<p><em>How institutional staking transforms idle crypto holdings into yield-generating powerhouses—and why 72% of companies still refuse to flip the switch</em></p><h2 id="tldr">TL;DR</h2><ul><li>Corporate treasuries hold $91B in Bitcoin and growing ETH/SOL positions but leave $5B in annual staking rewards unclaimed.</li><li>Leaders like DeFi Development Corp (846K SOL) and SharpLink (270K ETH) earn 5-8% in network rewards while their stocks surge 71-400%, proving markets reward active treasury management.</li><li>P2P.org manages $10B+ across 40+ networks with zero slashing incidents, perfectly positioned to help the 72% of unstaked institutional holdings capture billions in rewards.</li></ul><div class="kg-card kg-button-card kg-align-center"><a href="https://share-eu1.hsforms.com/2fGPLOtZaSOaETb8CqVzVzQ2e4kdb?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=post&utm_campaign=Treasury+report_01.08" class="kg-btn kg-btn-accent">Download "The State of On-Chain Treasuries 2025" Now</a></div><h2 id="the-100-million-question-every-cfo-should-ask"><strong>The $100 Million Question Every CFO Should Ask</strong></h2><p>Picture this: You're the CFO of a major corporation. Your company holds $100 million in Ethereum, sitting in cold storage. Annual return? Zero.</p><p>Your competitor across town? They're earning $5-8 million annually on the same holdings through professional institutional staking. No crazy DeFi experiments. No meme coin gambling. Just activating what Ethereum and Solana were designed to do.</p><p><strong>This is the most expensive oversight in corporate treasury management today.</strong></p><h2 id="the-5-billion-reality-check-why-treasury-staking-matters"><strong>The $5 Billion Reality Check: Why Treasury Staking Matters</strong></h2><p>Our groundbreaking research "The State of On-Chain Treasuries 2025" uncovered a truth that should alarm every board director:</p><ul><li><strong>Approximately 85 million ETH</strong> sits completely unstaked (70.85% of total supply staked)</li><li><strong>$9.15 billion</strong> in annual Ethereum staking rewards—vanishing into thin air</li><li><strong>$600 million</strong> in corporate Solana treasuries are potentially eligible for over 10% of network rewards</li><li><strong>66.64%</strong> of SOL is staked, yet corporate holders lag behind</li></ul><p>It's the equivalent of owning prime Manhattan real estate and leaving every building vacant. Forever.</p><h2 id="institutional-staking-success-the-leaders-are-already-miles-ahead"><strong>Institutional Staking Success: The Leaders Are Already Miles Ahead</strong></h2><p>While treasurers debate <em>whether</em> to hold crypto, the pioneers are optimizing <em>how</em> they hold it:</p><h3 id="sharplink-gaming-the-ethereum-staking-pioneer"><strong>SharpLink Gaming: The Ethereum Staking Pioneer</strong></h3><ul><li><strong>Holdings:</strong> 270,000+ ETH ($648 million)</li><li><strong>Strategy:</strong> 100% staking participation</li><li><strong>Results:</strong> 322 ETH earned in just six weeks</li><li><strong>Market reaction:</strong> 71% stock surge in one week</li></ul><h3 id="defi-development-corp-the-solana-validator-powerhouse"><strong>DeFi Development Corp: The Solana Validator Powerhouse</strong></h3><ul><li><strong>Holdings:</strong> 846,630 SOL ($133 million)</li><li><strong>Strategy:</strong> Operating proprietary validators for compound staking rewards</li><li><strong>Leadership:</strong> Former Kraken executives who understand institutional crypto infrastructure</li></ul><h3 id="galaxy-digitals-strategic-rotation"><strong>Galaxy Digital's Strategic Rotation</strong></h3><ul><li><strong>The Move:</strong> Swapped $100 million ETH for 752,240 SOL</li><li><strong>The Logic:</strong> Solana staking rewards (5-8% base, up to 11.5% optimized) significantly outpace Ethereum's 3-5%</li><li><strong>The Message:</strong> Even crypto-native firms are optimizing for yield</li></ul><h2 id="breaking-down-the-myths-why-corporate-staking-hesitation-costs-millions"><strong>Breaking Down the Myths: Why Corporate Staking Hesitation Costs Millions</strong></h2><h3 id="staking-locks-our-capital"><strong>"Staking Locks Our Capital"</strong></h3><p><strong>Reality:</strong> Liquid staking solved this in 2021. Today, 33% of all staked ETH uses liquid staking protocols. You get full staking rewards with zero lockup. </p><h3 id="its-too-complex-for-our-treasury-team"><strong>"It's Too Complex for Our Treasury Team"</strong></h3><p><strong>Reality:</strong> Professional institutional staking providers manage over $40 billion with 99.9% uptime. P2P.org alone manages $10+ billion across 40+ networks. We've transformed blockchain complexity into treasury simplicity.</p><h3 id="were-waiting-for-regulatory-clarity"><strong>"We're Waiting for Regulatory Clarity"</strong></h3><p><strong>Reality:</strong> The U.S. Strategic Bitcoin Reserve exists. Eight Solana ETF applications await approval with 70%+ probability. FASB fair value accounting is live. BlackRock deployed $1.7 billion on Solana. </p><h3 id="the-risks-outweigh-the-rewards"><strong>"The Risks Outweigh the Rewards"</strong></h3><p><strong>Reality:</strong> Professional validators achieve 99.9% uptime with zero slashing incidents. The real risk? Losing $5-8 million annually per $100 million in holdings. </p><h2 id="the-institutional-staking-revolution-real-companies-real-returns"><strong>The Institutional Staking Revolution: Real Companies, Real Returns</strong></h2><p>Corporate staking isn't theoretical. It's driving measurable results:</p><ul><li><strong>Sol Strategies:</strong> 186% revenue growth from validator operations</li><li><strong>Upexi:</strong> 700% stock surge after announcing Solana staking strategy</li><li><strong>Classover:</strong> Secured $900 million specifically for reward-generating SOL</li><li><strong>Metaplanet:</strong> Japan's answer to MicroStrategy, but smarter</li></ul><p>Even traditional finance giants are moving:</p><ul><li><strong>BlackRock:</strong> Deployed BUIDL fund on Solana</li><li><strong>Franklin Templeton:</strong> Expanded $594M fund to Solana</li><li><strong>PayPal:</strong> Launched PYUSD on Solana to tap protocol-level rewards</li></ul><h2 id="your-comprehensive-guide-to-corporate-crypto-staking"><strong>Your Comprehensive Guide to Corporate Crypto Staking</strong></h2><p>Our exclusive research report "The State of On-Chain Treasuries 2025" reveals:</p><h3 id="the-complete-playbook"><strong>The Complete Playbook</strong></h3><ul><li>How SharpLink, DeFi Development Corp, and 15+ companies built winning strategies</li><li>Week-by-week implementation roadmap</li><li>Technical infrastructure requirements simplified</li></ul><h3 id="the-numbers-that-matter"><strong>The Numbers That Matter</strong></h3><ul><li>Detailed reward analysis: Bitcoin (0%) vs. Ethereum (3-5%) vs. Solana (5-8%+)</li><li>Cost-benefit analysis of professional vs. self-managed staking</li><li>ROI projections based on actual corporate results</li></ul><h3 id="the-infrastructure-deep-dive"><strong>The Infrastructure Deep Dive</strong></h3><ul><li>Which institutional staking providers manage billions successfully</li><li>Security protocols that eliminated slashing incidents</li><li>Insurance and custody solutions for enterprise peace of mind</li></ul><h3 id="the-risk-management-framework"><strong>The Risk Management Framework</strong></h3><ul><li>Lessons from FTX, Genesis, and BlockFi failures</li><li>Multi-signature and cold storage best practices</li><li>Regulatory compliance checkpoints</li></ul><h3 id="the-optimization-strategies"><strong>The Optimization Strategies</strong></h3><ul><li>Liquid staking for maximum flexibility</li><li>MEV capture techniques boosting yields to 11.5%</li><li>Multi-chain treasury diversification models</li></ul><h2 id="download-your-copy-stop-leaving-millions-on-the-table"><strong>Download Your Copy: Stop Leaving Millions on the Table</strong></h2><p>Every day without institutional staking is money actively lost. Not opportunity cost—actual protocol rewards designed for participants.</p><h3 id="what-treasury-leaders-are-saying"><strong>What Treasury Leaders Are Saying:</strong></h3><p><em>"Technologies like DVT have made participating in Ethereum staking more secure and resilient than ever before. Treasuries already holding ETH should not miss the chance to explore staking. "</em><br><strong>- SSV Labs Founder, Infrastructure Provider</strong></p><h2 id="get-instant-access-to-the-state-of-on-chain-treasuries-2025"><strong>Get Instant Access to "The State of On-Chain Treasuries 2025"</strong></h2><p></p><div class="kg-card kg-button-card kg-align-center"><a href="https://share-eu1.hsforms.com/2fGPLOtZaSOaETb8CqVzVzQ2e4kdb?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=post&utm_campaign=Treasury+report_01.08" class="kg-btn kg-btn-accent">Download the full 50-page report</a></div><p>✓ Comprehensive analysis of 250+ corporate crypto treasuries<br>✓ Exclusive data on institutional staking rewards and strategies <br>✓ Implementation frameworks used by billion-dollar treasuries <br>✓ Risk management protocols from leading validators</p><p><em>No email required for executive summary. The full report requires a business email.</em></p><h2 id="why-p2porg-for-institutional-staking"><strong>Why P2P.org for Institutional Staking?</strong></h2><p>With over $10 billion in staked assets across 40+ blockchain networks, P2P.org has become the trusted partner for institutional staking:</p><ul><li><strong>99.9% Uptime:</strong> Enterprise-grade infrastructure</li><li><strong>Zero Slashing:</strong> Perfect track record since inception</li><li><strong>SOC 2 Certified:</strong> Institutional compliance standards</li><li><strong>White-Label Solutions:</strong> Your brand, our infrastructure</li><li><strong>24/7 Support:</strong> Dedicated institutional team</li></ul><p><strong>Ready to activate your treasury's earning potential?</strong></p><div class="kg-card kg-button-card kg-align-center"><a href="https://link.p2p.org/bdteam?ref=p2p.org" class="kg-btn kg-btn-accent">Schedule a treasury optimization consultation</a></div><h2 id="key-takeaways-for-corporate-treasury-teams"><strong>Key Takeaways for Corporate Treasury Teams</strong></h2><ol><li><strong>The Opportunity:</strong> $5 billion in annual staking rewards currently foregone</li><li><strong>The Leaders:</strong> Smart treasurers are already eligible for 5-8% on Ethereum and Solana</li><li><strong>The Solution:</strong> Professional institutional staking with zero technical overhead</li><li><strong>The Time:</strong> Every day of delay costs real money, not paper losses</li></ol><p>Don't be the CFO explaining why you left millions on the table when everyone else was creating value.</p><div class="kg-card kg-button-card kg-align-center"><a href="https://share-eu1.hsforms.com/2fGPLOtZaSOaETb8CqVzVzQ2e4kdb?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=post&utm_campaign=Treasury+report_01.08" class="kg-btn kg-btn-accent">Download "The State of On-Chain Treasuries 2025" now</a></div><p></p><hr><p><em>Research compiled from SEC filings, blockchain analytics, and exclusive interviews with treasury teams managing billions in digital assets. Published by P2P.org, the leading institutional staking infrastructure provider.</em></p>
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<p><em>P2P.org expands its institutional-grade staking infrastructure to Ika Network, the world's first sub-second MPC network launching on Sui. Here's what this means for institutional reward strategies.</em></p><h2 id="the-cross-chain-challenge-institutions-face-today"><strong>The Cross-Chain Challenge Institutions Face Today</strong></h2><p>Institutional investors managing digital assets across multiple blockchains face a critical bottleneck: existing bridge solutions take 30+ seconds to minutes for cross-chain operations, creating unacceptable delays for trading strategies and liquidity management. Traditional bridges also introduce counterparty risk through wrapped tokens and centralized operators — a non-starter for compliance-focused institutions.</p><p>This is where Ika Network changes everything. As the world's first sub-second Multi-Party Computation (MPC) network, Ika delivers the speed and security institutions demand. <strong>P2P.org is proud to join Ika's elite validator set as the only institutional staking provider</strong>, bringing our proven infrastructure expertise to this revolutionary protocol.</p><h2 id="why-ika-represents-a-paradigm-shift-in-cross-chain-infrastructure"><strong>Why Ika Represents a Paradigm Shift in Cross-Chain Infrastructure</strong></h2><h3 id="breaking-the-speed-barrier"><strong>Breaking the Speed Barrier</strong></h3><p>Traditional MPC networks process signatures in 30-60 seconds with just 4-8 nodes. Ika's innovative 2PC-MPC protocol achieves:</p><ul><li><strong>Sub-second signature generation</strong></li><li><strong>10,000 transactions per second throughput</strong></li><li><strong>Support for hundreds of validator nodes</strong></li></ul><p>This 10,000x performance boost marks a shift from incremental progress to a transformational leap for institutional use cases.</p><h3 id="zero-trust-security-architecture"><strong>Zero-Trust Security Architecture</strong></h3><p>Unlike wrapped token bridges that require trusting intermediaries, Ika enables direct control of native Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana assets through cryptographically secure dWallets. Users maintain full custody while validators provide distributed signing, providing the best of both worlds for compliance and security.</p><h3 id="built-on-suis-proven-infrastructure"><strong>Built on Sui's Proven Infrastructure</strong></h3><p>Ika leverages Sui blockchain's Mysticeti consensus for its foundation, inheriting battle-tested performance while focusing purely on MPC operations. This architectural choice provides institutional-grade reliability from day one.</p><h2 id="p2porgs-strategic-advantage-as-an-ika-validator"><strong>P2P.org's Strategic Advantage as an Ika Validator</strong></h2><p>Our participation in Ika's validator network builds on P2P.org's track record of excellence:</p><ul><li><strong>99.9%+ uptime across 40+ networks</strong> - reliability institutions depend on</li><li><strong>$10B+ billion in staked assets</strong> - proven security at scale</li><li><strong>Zero slashing incidents</strong> - meticulous operational excellence</li><li><strong>24/7 monitoring and support</strong> - institutional-grade service</li></ul><p>As an early Ika validator, P2P.org offers clients first-mover access to revolutionary cross-chain reward opportunities previously impossible with traditional infrastructure.</p><h2 id="institutional-use-cases-enabled-by-ika-p2porg"><strong>Institutional Use Cases Enabled by Ika + P2P.org</strong></h2><h3 id="1-high-frequency-cross-chain-arbitrage"><strong>1. High-Frequency Cross-Chain Arbitrage</strong></h3><p>Sub-second bridging enables algorithmic trading strategies across Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, and Sui markets. Capture price discrepancies in real-time without wrapped token risks.</p><h3 id="2-unified-liquidity-management"><strong>2. Unified Liquidity Management</strong></h3><p>Manage liquidity positions across multiple chains from a single interface. Rebalance portfolios instantly based on reward opportunities without fragmenting custody arrangements.</p><h3 id="3-compliant-multi-chain-custody"><strong>3. Compliant Multi-Chain Custody</strong></h3><p>Implement complex approval workflows and risk parameters while maintaining cryptographic security. Perfect for funds requiring multiple signatures across different blockchains.</p><h3 id="4-defi-reward-optimization"><strong>4. DeFi Reward Optimization</strong></h3><p>Access the best rewards across all major blockchains without manual bridging delays. Ika's speed enables dynamic reward farming strategies previously limited to single chains.</p><h2 id="technical-excellence-what-sets-our-ika-infrastructure-apart"><strong>Technical Excellence: What Sets Our Ika Infrastructure Apart</strong></h2><p>P2P.org's Ika validator infrastructure incorporates:</p><ul><li><strong>Enterprise-grade hardware</strong> optimized for MPC operations</li><li><strong>Redundant network connectivity</strong> ensuring sub-second latency</li><li><strong>Advanced monitoring systems</strong> tracking MPC performance metrics</li><li><strong>Automated failover mechanisms</strong> maintaining 99.9%+ uptime</li><li><strong>Dedicated DevOps team</strong> with deep Sui/Move expertise</li></ul><p>Our infrastructure investments ensure institutional clients receive maximum performance from Ika's revolutionary technology.</p><h2 id="the-economics-sustainable-rewards-through-innovation"><strong>The Economics: Sustainable Rewards Through Innovation</strong></h2><p>Ika validators earn rewards through:</p><ul><li><strong>Transaction fees</strong> from cross-chain operations</li><li><strong>Staking rewards</strong> from the IKA token distribution</li><li><strong>Priority fees</strong> from high-value institutional transactions</li></ul><p>With 60%+ of IKA tokens allocated to the community and validators, the economic model prioritizes sustainable rewards for long-term participants. Early validators benefit from higher reward rates as the network bootstraps liquidity.</p><h2 id="getting-started-with-p2porg-on-ika"><strong>Getting Started with P2P.org on Ika</strong></h2><p><strong>Ready to access institutional-grade cross-chain rewards?</strong></p><p><a href="https://calendly.com/d/cq26-96v-sr3/intro-call-with-the-p2p-sales-team?ref=p2p.org" rel="noreferrer"><u>Contact our team</u></a> to discuss your staking strategy on Ika Network.</p><h2 id="about-ika-network"><strong>About Ika Network</strong></h2><p>Ika (formerly dWallet Network) is the world's first sub-second MPC network, enabling trustless control of Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, and other blockchain assets from Sui. Backed by $21+ million from DCG, Sui Foundation, and leading investors, Ika represents the future of cross-chain interoperability.</p>
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<p>It’s been about a month since the Unified API went live. No big announcement. No loud campaign. Just a quiet rollout of something we knew would solve a painful, structural problem: fragmented staking infrastructure across chains.</p><p>The Unified API replaces the patchwork of chain-specific staking integrations with a single, standardized interface. That means one integration that unlocks the complete staking flow across Ethereum (SSV), Solana, TON, Babylon, Avail and many more chains (over 20 in fact). </p><p>And critically, it’s already working in production offering staking at scale, with cleaner codebases, fewer edge cases, and dramatically reduced time-to-market for new network support.</p><h2 id="one-format-to-stake-them-all"><strong>One Format to Stake Them All</strong></h2><p>Historically, staking integrations have been a pain to maintain. </p><p>Each new network brings its own logic, signing requirements, and monitoring quirks. The result? High integration costs, inconsistent user experiences, and ongoing maintenance that scales linearly with the number of supported chains.</p><p>The Unified API breaks that pattern.</p><p>All networks supported via the API share the same structural request and response format. Stake Solana or Babylon, or Ethereum via SSV; it doesn’t matter. The staking flow is the same. Your backend logic stays clean. Your frontend doesn’t need to be rebuilt. Adding a new chain no longer means writing new infrastructure.</p><p>And since we abstract away the underlying validator infrastructure, your team can stay focused on user experience, while P2P.org ensures network-level performance and uptime.</p><h2 id="already-live-already-delivering"><strong>Already Live, Already Delivering</strong></h2><p>The past month has been proof that the Unified API is a production-grade infrastructure. Teams already using it have reported dramatic reductions in dev effort per chain, and faster rollout cycles for new staking products.</p><p>With built-in support for key networks and more coming, including up to 30 by Q3 2025, the Unified API is designed to scale as your ambitions grow. Whether you’re launching a new staking product or expanding an existing one, the integration effort remains the same: connect once, access everything.</p><p>We’re also continuing to refine what the API can do. Features like tracking the status of the staking position and audit history are already in development.</p><p>For developers, we've already shipped a new <a href="https://www.npmjs.com/package/@p2p-org/signer-sdk?ref=p2p.org" rel="noreferrer">Signer SDK</a>, providing transaction signing logic for all supported networks.</p><h2 id="built-for-real-world-teams"><strong>Built for Real-World Teams</strong></h2><p>This wasn’t designed as a theoretical abstraction. It was built in response to the operational friction our partners experienced over the years of scaling staking infrastructure.</p><p>The Unified API offers:</p><ul><li>A faster way to support multiple networks</li><li>A consistent staking UX across protocols</li><li>Less complexity for dev teams</li><li>A direct path to revenue for platforms offering staking-as-a-service<br></li></ul><p>It’s infrastructure, but opinionated. Lightweight, but extensible. And more importantly, it’s here, it’s working, and it’s growing.</p><h2 id="explore-the-unified-api"><strong>Explore the Unified API</strong></h2><p>If your team is working on a staking dashboard, DeFi aggregator, or wallet app, and you’re tired of managing five different staking SDKs, it’s time to streamline.</p><p>The Unified API is ready now. The question is: how many networks do you want to support this quarter?</p><p>→ <a href="https://docs.p2p.org/docs/contacts?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=post&utm_campaign=API+blog_10.07#/"><u>Request access or book a demo</u></a></p><p>→ <a href="https://docs.p2p.org/?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=post&utm_campaign=API+blog_10.07#/"><u>See documentation</u></a></p>
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<p>If you hold ETH in your Ledger wallet, you can now put it to work, securely and natively, through a direct integration with P2P.org, one of Ethereum’s most trusted validator operators.</p><p>This guide will walk you through how to stake ETH inside Ledger Live using the P2P.org validator. </p><p>No third-party platforms. No custodians. </p><p>Just a clean, on-chain staking flow directly from your hardware wallet.</p><h2 id="why-stake-eth-with-p2porg-via-ledger"><strong>Why Stake ETH with P2P.org via Ledger?</strong></h2><p>P2P.org is one of the most experienced staking providers on Ethereum. With 7+ years of track record, zero slashing events, and consistently high validator performance, P2P.org delivers institutional-grade infrastructure trusted by top protocols and wallet providers worldwide.</p><p>Now, all of that is available inside Ledger Live, without giving up custody or control.</p><h2 id="what-you%E2%80%99ll-need"><strong>What You’ll Need</strong></h2><ul><li>A Ledger hardware wallet (Nano S, X, etc.)<br><br></li><li>The Ledger Live desktop app (latest version)<br><br></li><li>ETH in your wallet<br><br></li><li>Just a few minutes of your time<br><br></li></ul><h2 id="step-by-step-guide"><strong>Step-by-Step Guide</strong></h2><h3 id="1-open-ledger-live-%E2%86%92-go-to-%E2%80%9Cearn%E2%80%9D"><strong>1. Open Ledger Live → Go to “Earn”</strong></h3><p>Open the Ledger Live app and connect your Ledger device. From the main menu, tap “Earn” to explore staking options available directly in-app.</p><figure class="kg-card kg-image-card"><img src="https://lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com/docsz/AD_4nXcwdCz5atqiZMmsxKGi4Zp7JfSz7DaSU-tH_ikeH77aesrGSDGjNLQFB_wW_gDoa15uCl6uOBa2saVznW7p94GXmtd2JyLIUn3icY-QkMcCH5nBypB9KdvkEVbOdbmoSD5URYJURg?key=bz1fqyj1SsOSxBogaR5WcQ" class="kg-image" alt="" loading="lazy" width="466" height="806"></figure><p>Start by opening the Earn section in Ledger Live.</p><h3 id="2-choose-ethereum-as-the-asset"><strong>2. Choose Ethereum as the asset </strong></h3><p>In the Earn section, scroll down and choose Ethereum (ETH). You’ll be staking ETH directly to a validator on the Ethereum network.</p><figure class="kg-card kg-image-card"><img src="https://lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com/docsz/AD_4nXewOr6CpMqLK7gsxEv6iEzVhQXXKtrP8WxO-J_1SZNjhwN0rJDlmKfGxbB8NU7XHM7mGGW-Zigu0VJRvGVkPPpKSmII_e87l7MU62aYO-fkbzniEZ1PhYAgNQU7f0RqfDdo8kGi?key=bz1fqyj1SsOSxBogaR5WcQ" class="kg-image" alt="" loading="lazy" width="854" height="1280"></figure><p></p><p>Choose Ethereum inside Earn.</p><h3 id="3-select-the-p2porg-as-the-staking-provider"><strong>3. Select the P2P.org as the staking provider</strong></h3><p>You’ll see a list of validator options. Select P2P.org from the list to stake with one of Ethereum’s most secure, high-performing validator operators.<br><br></p><figure class="kg-card kg-image-card"><img src="https://lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com/docsz/AD_4nXexSFQFFWbpq784u58UNB1gMrR4SNkjzUZJ7fhPuoo7CqyI25O-3dsCY2dshVdMzWUuFpr16W0VK2Kagqy1178fVLG3CMvLcPp-Zqt9IrmIvgBDbjpxxO-5228XLYquezQpFzS3?key=bz1fqyj1SsOSxBogaR5WcQ" class="kg-image" alt="" loading="lazy" width="945" height="1280"></figure><p>Choose P2P.org inside the staking providers options. </p><h3 id="4-select-your-account-and-amount-of-eth-to-stake"><strong>4. Select your account and amount of ETH to Stake</strong></h3><p>Once inside the app, choose which ledger account you want to use and how much ETH you want to stake. You need to stake a minimum of 32 ETH, the app will automatically assign your ETH to P2P.org’s validator infrastructure.</p><figure class="kg-card kg-image-card"><img src="https://lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com/docsz/AD_4nXfUfG7p8VMup6HLf4BHAxhvbr7XMrzmkw1Bkf8GF6qbJfZ3P7sLEQlfp7DYldyd2o0Xo8RV5T-Wsyp4BFtuNcJSK9VC0RD5cidfBxxuCi4Kl9lx4HoprBk9nG5Yrr9scyHwj4qm?key=bz1fqyj1SsOSxBogaR5WcQ" class="kg-image" alt="" loading="lazy" width="974" height="774"></figure><figure class="kg-card kg-image-card"><img src="https://lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com/docsz/AD_4nXcD71uwUPYUyx9t4iO0PJUtcX_PP5PLrlKqpeJv-6E8DlajfqydeGmJGVchfRHQyeM17EJpmlU2R3OZL8inHI5hOg3rjWqppiJ_E5UMBOlk9TX9Nf5sKcg5eE8ROPQzn5fjPYbiYA?key=bz1fqyj1SsOSxBogaR5WcQ" class="kg-image" alt="" loading="lazy" width="946" height="300"></figure><p>Choose the amount of ETH you want to stake.</p><h3 id="5-confirm-the-transaction-in-ledger-live"><strong>5. Confirm the Transaction in Ledger Live</strong></h3><p>Ledger Live will guide you through the staking transaction. Double-check the details and follow the prompts.</p><figure class="kg-card kg-image-card"><img src="https://lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com/docsz/AD_4nXfxo2X1ynv1m7hcDNfOU3xR_ntGnxgYkkOMiCaBnrqgDHH_043nT_q7lm_yIWWRkT18HLaLSgT4rhGfzx76mzzOIbr_hQuzJLZKf91KPuQecnUesmbMH2evYaU-yissTxcabwPVag?key=bz1fqyj1SsOSxBogaR5WcQ" class="kg-image" alt="" loading="lazy" width="968" height="912"></figure><p>Ledger Live will prompt you to confirm the staking transaction.</p><p>Your Ledger device will ask you to approve the staking transaction. This keeps everything secure and non-custodial.</p><h3 id="6-you%E2%80%99re-now-staking-eth"><strong>6. You’re Now Staking ETH</strong></h3><p>That’s it. Your validator is now active and earning rewards. You can monitor your staking status directly inside Ledger Live.</p><p></p><h2 id="faq"><strong>FAQ</strong></h2><h3 id="is-this-liquid-staking"><strong>Is this liquid staking?</strong></h3><p>No. This is native Ethereum staking. Your ETH is locked into a validator, not represented by a token.</p><h3 id="who-runs-the-validator"><strong>Who runs the validator?</strong></h3><p>P2P.org manages the infrastructure. You keep full custody through your Ledger device.</p><h4 id="what-about-rewards"><strong>What about rewards?</strong></h4><p>Ethereum staking rewards are dynamic and protocol-driven. While rewards fluctuate based on network conditions, validator performance, and staking participation, they typically range between 3.5% - 4.5% annually as of mid-2025. P2P.org’s validators have consistently maintained high uptime and reliability, helping you capture the full share of on-chain rewards securely through your Ledger device.</p><h4 id="can-i-unstake"><strong>Can I unstake?</strong></h4><p>Yes. Ethereum withdrawals are now live. You can initiate an exit and reclaim your ETH after the protocol-defined withdrawal queue.</p><h4 id="will-i-lose-control-of-my-eth"><strong>Will I lose control of my ETH?</strong></h4><p>No. Your ETH stays in your self-custodied wallet. Ledger handles signing, and P2P.org runs the validator infrastructure, without ever having access to your funds.</p><h2 id="start-staking-eth-today"><strong>Start Staking ETH Today</strong></h2><p>Ledger + P2P.org makes native ETH staking simple. If you’ve been holding ETH in cold storage, now’s the time to put it to work, without compromising on custody or security.</p><div class="kg-card kg-button-card kg-align-center"><a href="https://go.ledger.com/ledger/p2p_?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=post&utm_campaign=Ledger_02.07" class="kg-btn kg-btn-accent">Start staking ETH via P2P.org in Ledger Live</a></div>
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<p></p><h2 id="tldr"><strong>TL;DR:</strong></h2><ul><li>P2P.org is now available in Ledger Live, giving 7 million hardware wallet users direct access to native ETH staking with institutional-grade infrastructure.</li><li>Users can stake ETH through P2P.org validators (99.99% uptime, zero slashing incidents) while maintaining full custody through their Ledger device.</li><li>This integration represents P2P.org's biggest retail expansion, following recent institutional partnerships with Balance Custody and Fireblocks.</li></ul><p>After months of expanding our institutional reach across custody platforms and blockchain networks, <a href="http://p2p.org/?ref=p2p.org"><u>P2P.org</u></a> is now available in Ledger Live. Over 7 million Ledger hardware wallet users can now natively stake ETH with P2P.org through a non-custodial integration.</p><p>As one of the world’s most trusted Ethereum validators, used by hundreds of institutions, P2P.org is now available in Ledger’s hardware interface. It’s a new milestone in bringing secure, on-chain staking to the masses, without ever compromising Ledger’s core promise of full user control and custody..´</p><h2 id="what-ledger-users-get"><strong>What Ledger Users Get</strong></h2><p>Institutional Infrastructure, Individual Access The same validator setup that secures $10+ billion for 100+ institutions is now available through your Ledger device. 99.99% uptime, zero slashing incidents, and a 98.4% 30-day RAVER score.</p><h3 id="native-eth-staking"><strong>Native ETH Staking </strong></h3><p>No wrapped tokens, no smart contract risks, no custody handoffs. Your ETH goes directly to Ethereum validators while your keys stay on your own hardware wallet.</p><h3 id="complete-transparency"><strong>Complete Transparency </strong></h3><p>Every validator metric is publicly verifiable. Track performance, rewards, and uptime through our dashboards, <a href="https://explorer.rated.network/o/P2P.ORG%20-%20P2P%20Validator?network=mainnet&timeWindow=30d&viewBy=operator&page=1&pageSize=15&idType=nodeOperator&ref=p2p.org"><u>via Rated</u></a> or directly on-chain.</p><h3 id="next-level-staking-built-for-self-custody"><strong>Next-Level Staking, Built for Self-Custody</strong></h3><p>Ledger has long been the go-to name for digital asset security, protecting over 20% of global crypto assets across 7+ million devices. Now, that same bulletproof self-custody comes with an added superpower: Native ETH staking on <a href="http://p2p.org/?ref=p2p.org"><u>P2P.org</u></a> directly in Ledger Live.</p><p>With Ethereum staking embedded directly into the Ledger Live app, users can participate in securing the network and earning protocol-level rewards, all without ever leaving the wallet interface or giving up control of their funds.</p><p>This native staking experience is designed to match Ledger’s core principles:</p><ul><li>Full on-chain participation, no intermediaries</li><li>No pooled smart contracts</li><li>No asset wrapping</li><li>No need to trust third-party dApps</li></ul><p>Staking ETH becomes a natural extension of holding ETH.</p><h2 id="why-ledger-chose-p2porg"><strong>Why Ledger Chose P2P.org</strong></h2><p>As one of the top Ethereum validators globally, P2P.org operates high-stakes infrastructure, securing over $10 billion across 40+ networks and consistently delivers 99.99% uptime with zero slashing incidents.</p><p>This track record makes P2P.org a natural choice for staking within Ledger Live.</p><h4 id="the-integration-delivers"><strong>The integration delivers:</strong></h4><ul><li>Native staking flows that require no redirection or new accounts</li><li>Non-custodial design aligned with Ledger’s core UX</li><li>Transparent validator-level performance and control<br></li></ul><h2 id="how-it-works"><strong>How It Works</strong></h2><p>Users can now stake ETH in just a few steps:</p><ol><li>Open Ledger Live and navigate to the “Earn” section</li><li>Select Ethereum and view staking options</li><li>Choose your amount, select <a href="http://p2p.org/?ref=p2p.org"><u>P2P.org</u></a> as your validator and confirm the transaction with your Ledger device</li></ol><p>Staked ETH is delegated directly to a P2P.org validator. All rewards and slashing risks are transparently managed at the protocol level: no hidden logic, no opaque wrappers.</p><p>Everything happens on-chain, and you maintain full control of your assets throughout the process.</p><div class="kg-card kg-button-card kg-align-center"><a href="https://p2p.org/economy/how-to-stake-eth-via-ledger-live-using-p2p-org/?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=post&utm_campaign=Ledger_02.07" class="kg-btn kg-btn-accent">See our Ledger Live staking guide here</a></div><p></p><h2 id="built-for-scale"><strong>Built for Scale</strong></h2><p>This integration reflects a broader trend: wallets are becoming the gateway to crypto participation. With P2P.org's modular staking infrastructure, financial institutions, custodians, and developers can embed native staking flows without building backend infrastructure.</p><p>Rather than relying on external dApps or aggregators, staking flows are now being embedded directly inside the most trusted user-facing applications.<br></p><h2 id="the-future-of-eth-staking-starts-now"><strong>The Future of ETH Staking Starts Now</strong></h2><p>With the Ethereum integration now live in Ledger Live, P2P.org continues expanding its mission of bringing secure, protocol-native staking to users at scale. We're planning targeted incentive campaigns for Ledger Live users and educational content to help maximize network rewards.</p><p>This represents our biggest retail expansion following recent institutional partnerships with Balance Custody, Fireblocks, and leadership in emerging networks like Babylon's Bitcoin staking.</p><div class="kg-card kg-button-card kg-align-center"><a href="https://go.ledger.com/ledger/p2p_?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=post&utm_campaign=Ledger_02.07" class="kg-btn kg-btn-accent">Stake now in Ledger Live</a></div>
from p2p validator
<p>Following our announcement with Ton Whales, we're excited to introduce the first tangible product from this collaboration: a plug-and-play TON staking widget that gets platforms live with institutional-grade staking in under seven days.</p><p>This is the fastest path to TON staking revenue for exchanges, wallets, and custody platforms that want to offer staking without the complexity of custom development.</p><h2 id="staking-integrated-in-days"><strong>Staking, Integrated in Days</strong></h2><p>Traditional staking integrations require weeks or months of backend development, smart contract auditing, and operational setup. Our widget eliminates all of that.</p><p>The <strong>integration is straightforward</strong>: embed our widget component into your existing interface, customize the branding to match your platform, and your users can start staking immediately. No backend development, no smart contract management, no validator relationships to establish.</p><p>But speed doesn't mean sacrificing quality. The widget is powered by the same institutional-grade infrastructure with over $10 billion in staked assets across supported networks. Users interact with the fully audited TonWhales smart contract — the only TON staking contract that's been audited by both Quantstamp and Trail of Bits.</p><div class="kg-card kg-button-card kg-align-center"><a href="https://ton.p2p.org/?ref=p2p.org" class="kg-btn kg-btn-accent">INTEGRATE TON STAKING NOW</a></div><h2 id="technical-integration-simple-by-design"><strong>Technical Integration: Simple by Design</strong></h2><p>Whether you're running a mobile app, web platform, or desktop interface, the integration process is consistent and straightforward.</p><p>Key technical specifications:</p><ul><li><strong>Deployment time</strong>: Under one week from integration to live</li><li><strong>Development scope</strong>: Frontend-only implementation</li><li><strong>Compatibility</strong>: Works with TonKeeper, MyTonWallet, and all Ton Connect-compatible wallets</li><li><strong>Customization level</strong>: Full branding control with customizable colors, logos, and basic UI elements</li></ul><p>The widget works as a webview or iFrame component that embeds directly into your existing application, and maintains the non-custodial nature of the staking process. Users connect their own wallets, control their private keys, and interact directly with audited smart contracts. Your platform never takes custody of funds.</p><h2 id="user-experience-staking-becomes-native"><strong>User Experience: Staking Becomes Native</strong></h2><p>From your users' perspective, staking becomes a native feature of your platform. They don't get redirected to external websites or separate applications. The entire staking journey—from initial deposit to reward tracking—happens within your existing interface.</p><p>Current staking parameters * offer competitive network rewards:</p><p></p><ul><li><strong>NRR</strong>: Approximately 4%, auto-compounded</li><li><strong>Activation time</strong>: Stakes become active within 18-36 hours</li><li><strong>Reward frequency</strong>: Every 36 hours</li><li><strong>Unstaking period</strong>: Withdrawals processed within 36 hours</li></ul><p>*<em>all staking parameters presented by the Ton Network [add link here]. Rewards and percentages are estimated and not guaranteed. Past performance is no guarantee of future results.</em></p><p>The user experience includes full transparency into staking performance. Users can track their exact stake amounts, accumulated rewards, current NNR, and historical performance directly through your platform's interface.<br></p><h2 id="enterprise-ready-by-design"><strong>Enterprise-Ready by Design</strong></h2><p>The widget leverages P2P.org's comprehensive security infrastructure, which includes features typically reserved for institutional clients:</p><p><strong>Smart Contract Security</strong>: The TonWhales contract has undergone dual audits by Quantstamp and Trail of Bits, specifically focusing on TON's FunC programming language. This represents the most thorough security review of any TON staking contract.</p><p><strong>Operational Risk Management</strong>: Advanced validator allocation algorithms automatically distribute stakes to minimize risk concentration. Real-time monitoring systems detect and respond to potential issues before they impact user funds.</p><h2 id="which-integration-path-is-right-for-you"><strong>Which Integration Path Is Right for You?</strong></h2><p>We offer multiple integration paths, each optimized for different platform needs and technical capabilities:</p><p><strong>Widget Integration</strong> (launches in under a week):</p><ul><li>Ideal for platforms prioritizing speed and minimal development effort</li><li>Frontend-only implementation with customizable branding</li><li>Lowest maintenance overhead and scaling complexity</li></ul><p><strong>Unified API</strong> (1-2 weeks implementation):</p><ul><li>Best for platforms wanting full UX control while leveraging our backend infrastructure</li><li>Supports custom user interfaces with complete design freedom</li><li>Efficient for teams planning multi-network staking expansion</li></ul><p><strong>Traditional API</strong> (2 weeks per network):</p><ul><li>Suitable for platforms with significant backend development resources</li><li>Provides granular control over staking logic and user flows</li><li>Higher development and maintenance complexity</li></ul><p>The widget represents the optimal balance between deployment speed and functionality for most platforms. It provides institutional-grade staking capabilities without the typical development timeline or operational complexity.</p><h2 id="beyond-ton-modular-expansion-opportunities"><strong>Beyond TON: Modular Expansion Opportunities</strong></h2><p>Your TON staking integration is just the beginning. The widget’s modular architecture is designed to scale—unlocking access to a broader set of opportunities all within the same seamless interface. What’s ahead:</p><ul><li><strong>Stablecoin Lending</strong>: DAI, USDT, USDC, and WETH lending through Morpho protocol</li><li><strong>Solana Staking</strong>: SOL staking with liquid staking tokens coming soon</li><li><strong>Cross-Chain Integration</strong>: Unified interface for staking across multiple blockchain networks</li></ul><p>While these features are not live yet, the vision is clear: one integration, many protocols. Stay tuned—TON is your gateway to a full-spectrum, multi-chain staking experience.</p><h2 id="implementation-process-and-support"><strong>Implementation Process and Support</strong></h2><p>For platforms ready to explore integration, we offer multiple engagement options:</p><ul><li><strong>Live demo</strong>: Experience the widget functionality at<a href="https://ton.p2p.org/?ref=p2p.org"> <u>ton.p2p.org</u></a></li><li><strong>Technical documentation</strong>: Complete integration guides and API references</li><li><strong>Direct consultation</strong>: One-on-one sessions with our product and engineering teams</li></ul><h2 id="getting-started"><strong>Getting Started</strong></h2><p>The TON staking widget is an important part of our collaboration with Ton Whales: institutional-grade staking infrastructure packaged for immediate deployment by any platform.</p><p>Whether you're an exchange looking to add staking services, a wallet wanting to increase user engagement, or a custody platform seeking new reward streams, the widget provides a proven path to TON staking integration.</p><p>The opportunity window for early TON staking adoption is open but limited. Platforms that integrate now benefit from first-mover advantages as the TON ecosystem continues expanding.</p><div class="kg-card kg-button-card kg-align-center"><a href="https://ton.p2p.org/?ref=p2p.org" class="kg-btn kg-btn-accent">INTEGRATE TON STAKING NOW</a></div><p></p><h2 id="ready-to-integrate-ton-staking-in-under-a-week"><strong>Ready to integrate TON staking in under a week?</strong></h2><p>Contact our team to schedule a technical consultation or request integration documentation:</p><p><strong>Aleksandr Tishin</strong> Product Manager, P2P.org<br>📧 [email protected]<br>📅<a href="https://calendly.com/aleksandr-tishin/1-1?ref=p2p.org"> <u>Schedule a call</u></a></p><p><em>Experience the widget live at</em><a href="https://ton.p2p.org/?ref=p2p.org"><em> <u>ton.p2p.org</u></em></a><em> and see how institutional-grade TON staking can become part of your platform in just days, not months.</em></p><h2 id="faq-%E2%80%93-what-partners-ask-us-most"><strong>FAQ – What Partners Ask Us Most</strong></h2><p><em><strong>Can I brand the widget?</strong>Yes, full white-labeling is available. You can customize colors, logos, and UI elements to match your platform's design. Users will see your branding throughout the entire staking experience.</em></p><p><em><strong>Do users stay in my app?</strong>Yes, all interactions happen within your app or UI. The widget embeds directly into your existing interface—no redirects to external websites or separate applications. Users complete the entire staking journey without leaving your platform.</em></p><p><em><strong>Is there a minimum user volume?</strong>No—start small and scale freely. There are no minimum user requirements or volume commitments. Whether you have hundreds or millions of users, the widget works the same way with unlimited capacity.</em></p><p><em><strong>How fast can we go live?</strong>Widget integration: Less than 1 week from start to production. API integration: 1-2 weeks depending on your development resources and customization requirements.</em></p><p><em><strong>What wallets does it support?</strong>The widget works with TonKeeper, MyTonWallet, and all Ton Connect-compatible wallets. Users can connect with their preferred wallet without any additional setup.</em></p><p><em><strong>Do I need to handle smart contracts or validators?</strong>No. All smart contract interactions, validator relationships, and operational management are handled automatically. You simply embed the widget and start right away!</em></p><p><em><strong>What's the business model?</strong>You are eligible for a percentage of validator fees from every TON staked through your platform. Revenue is automatic and transparent—no complex calculations or manual fee tracking required.</em></p><p></p><p><em>The information provided above is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as, or relied upon as, investment, financial, or any other type of professional advice. P2P.org or any associated parties do not offer any form of advisory services, and nothing shared here should be considered as a recommendation or endorsement for any financial decisions. P2P.org is not responsible for any decisions made based on the information provided. You are encouraged to consult with a qualified financial advisor or professional before making any investment or financial decisions. Rewards are estimated and not guaranteed. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. </em></p>
from p2p validator
<p></p><h2 id="tldr"><strong>TL;DR</strong></h2><ul><li><em>P2P.org and Ton Whales have eliminated TON staking's whale-only problem by dropping minimum requirements from 300,000 TON (as of May 2025) to just 10 TON with unlimited user capacity.</em></li><li><em>Exchanges, wallets, and custody platforms can now integrate institutional-grade TON staking in under a week through widget, API, or dApp solutions that offer competitive network rewards.</em></li><li><em>This collaboration transforms TON from an inaccessible staking network into a scalable infrastructure that will accelerate mainstream adoption across the Telegram ecosystem.</em></li></ul><p>P2P.org and Ton Whales have launched a collaboration that eliminates the barriers that have kept institutional-grade TON staking locked away from most users and platforms.</p><p>This isn’t another incremental improvement, but a fundamental shift in TON staking. It expands access to a broader range of participants and broadens how intermediaries can offer services to their users.</p><h2 id="the-whale-problem-gets-solved"><strong>The Whale Problem Gets Solved</strong></h2><p>TON staking has had accessibility limitations since day one. Traditional pools demand minimums between 10,000-300,000 TON and cap delegator participation at 1-40 users. For context, that's like requiring $300,000-$2M just to unlock network rewards, then limiting each pool to fewer participants than a small company meeting.</p><p>The new smart contract infrastructure drops the minimum to 10 TON with unlimited delegator capacity. This represents a 35,000x reduction in the barrier to entry while removing capacity constraints entirely.</p><p>Thanks to a technical breakthrough — an auto-distribution mechanism of the TON network — users can now stake any amount of TON with just one delegation transaction in a TW pool. Unlike other pool types that require separate validator setups for every 2 million TON, TW pools streamline the process, making staking significantly more accessible and efficient.</p><h2 id="three-ways-to-bring-ton-staking-to-your-users"><strong>Three Ways to Bring TON Staking to Your Users</strong></h2><p>The collaboration offers intermediaries flexibility in how they implement TON staking:</p><p><strong>Widget Integration</strong>: Drop-in component for existing interfaces, deployable in under a week. This approach prioritizes speed over customization, ideal for platforms wanting to add staking functionality without extensive development.</p><p><strong>Unified API</strong>: Complete backend infrastructure with full frontend control. Platforms can build custom user experiences while leveraging proven staking operations and validator relationships.</p><p><strong>dApp Solution</strong>: Ready-to-deploy staking interface that can be white-labeled or integrated independently. This works well for organizations wanting comprehensive staking capabilities with minimal internal development.</p><p>All three options share the same foundational infrastructure: automatic validator distribution, 24/7 monitoring, and transparent network reward sharing.</p><h2 id="why-this-collaboration-works"><strong>Why This Collaboration Works</strong></h2><p>P2P.org brings institutional-grade infrastructure to TON staking, while Ton Whales contributes deep protocol-native expertise. Together, we provide staking architecture that improves on prior solutions in meaningful ways, particularly for platforms with operational and scalability requirements.</p><p>Compared to the original Ton Whales contract — which requires a minimum of 50 TON and is widely used in the retail ecosystem — this new integration supports a dramatically lower entry point of just 10 TON, expanding access for users and enabling platform partners to reach a wider base.</p><p>Additionally, this is the only TON staking solution that has undergone dual audits (Quantstamp and Trail of Bits), addressing institutional requirements that are typically non-negotiable in enterprise adoption.</p><p>P2P.org’s infrastructure — already trusted with over $10 billion in delegated assets across 90,000+ delegators — includes 24/7 monitoring, non-custodial architecture, and transparent reward accounting, making it the first and only institutional-grade staking solution available for the TON ecosystem.</p><h2 id="audit-proven-audited-always-on"><strong>Audit-Proven. Audited. Always On.</strong></h2><p>Smart contract failures in DeFi can destroy platforms and user funds. The security approach of our solution reflects institutional requirements rather than typical DeFi standards.</p><p>Quantstamp and Trail of Bits conducted independent audits, specifically focusing on TON's FunC programming language. This specialization matters because TON's unique architecture requires auditors familiar with its specific technical characteristics.</p><p>P2P.org is introducing a 24/7 monitoring infrastructure, which provides proactive support that prevents problems rather than reacting to them.</p><p>The non-custodial architecture ensures intermediaries never take custody of user funds, reducing complexity while preserving user control throughout the staking process.</p><h2 id="business-model-without-custody"><strong>Business Model Without Custody</strong></h2><p>The operational structure creates network reward streams for intermediaries without requiring custody or significant operational overhead. Platforms can monetize the distribution of network rewards from user stakes while maintaining clean operational positioning.</p><p>With unlimited capacity and 10 TON minimums, nearly every TON network participant can stake their TONcoin compared to previously just whale accounts. The business model scales with platform growth rather than hitting artificial capacity constraints.</p><p>For institutional clients, the ability to stake vested tokens addresses a specific pain point where significant TON holdings were previously non-productive during lock-up periods.*<em>(*This offer is made solely on the basis of a binding agreement with P2P and does not, by default, apply to all participants staking on the TON network.)</em></p><h2 id="data-transparency-sets-new-standards"><strong>Data Transparency Sets New Standards</strong></h2><p>A significant innovation is granular data visibility for individual delegators. Previously, TON staking participants often operated without clear visibility into their exact stake amounts and reward calculations.</p><p>The new infrastructure provides precise, real-time information for each delegator—the kind of transparency that institutional clients require but has been impossible to deliver until now. This addresses a common friction point in enterprise adoption where detailed reporting and accountability are non-negotiable.</p><h2 id="ecosystem-development-and-future-roadmap"><strong>Ecosystem Development and Future Roadmap</strong></h2><p>Beyond immediate staking infrastructure, the collaboration includes several forward-looking components that extend TON's utility:</p><p><strong>Enhanced Dashboard</strong>: Real-time staking insights, reward tracking, and an intuitive interface designed for both retail and institutional users.</p><p><strong>Crypto Card Integration</strong>: Ton Whales is developing a non-custodial bank card with integrated staking functionality, allowing users to be eligible for staking rewards while making everyday purchases — a bridge between traditional finance and TON's decentralized ecosystem.</p><h2 id="market-timing-and-competitive-dynamics"><strong>Market Timing and Competitive Dynamics</strong></h2><p>Several factors create a unique opportunity window for TON staking infrastructure. TON's connection to Telegram's user base provides adoption potential that most blockchains lack. As Telegram continues integrating blockchain features, demand for accessible staking infrastructure will likely accelerate.</p><p>Enterprise clients increasingly expect reward-generating options for digital assets. Platforms that can offer institutional-grade staking can now achieve competitive advantages in client retention and acquisition, particularly as traditional finance and DeFi continue converging.</p><p>Early infrastructure providers typically capture disproportionate market share. The platforms that integrated Bitcoin early, added Ethereum staking first, or offered DeFi reward farming ahead of competitors built lasting advantages that persist years later.</p><h2 id="implementation-timeline-and-business-impact"><strong>Implementation Timeline and Business Impact</strong></h2><p>The infrastructure is already live and has been successfully audited by Quantstamp and Trail of Bits. Integration timelines vary by approach—widget implementations are possible within one week, while more complex API integrations typically require 2-4 weeks, depending on platform-specific requirements.</p><p>For platforms, this represents more than just adding another feature. Its infrastructure can increase user retention (users that are eligible for rewards from the network are less likely to leave), enable intermediaries to open up new network reward streams, and differentiate from competitors still struggling with traditional staking limitations.</p><p>The unlimited capacity removes traditional constraints on network reward potential. Instead of being limited by pool capacity or minimum stake requirements, platforms can benefit from their entire user base's staking activity.</p><h2 id="industry-context-and-broader-implications"><strong>Industry Context and Broader Implications</strong></h2><p>This collaboration represents infrastructure development that could influence TON's broader adoption trajectory. By removing technical and operational barriers that have limited staking accessibility, it addresses fundamental constraints on network growth.</p><p>By combining proven institutional operations with specialized technical expertise, there is now a template for how mature staking infrastructure can be developed efficiently rather than building everything from scratch.</p><p>For the TON ecosystem specifically, increased staking participation strengthens network security while reducing token velocity, both positive factors for long-term network stability and growth.</p><p>With TON Foundation support, this collaboration aims to accelerate overall staking adoption and DeFi growth across the TON ecosystem, potentially positioning TON as a more accessible alternative to other blockchain networks with higher technical barriers.<br></p><div class="kg-card kg-button-card kg-align-center"><a href="https://www.p2p.org/networks/ton?ref=p2p.org" class="kg-btn kg-btn-accent">Stake TON with P2P.org</a></div><h2 id="about-ton-whales"><strong>About Ton Whales</strong></h2><p>Ton Whales is a key development team in the TON ecosystem, specializing in smart contracts, applications, and infrastructure. Their open-sourced staking contract is the go-to choice in the TON community thanks to its ease of use, security, and transparency. Ton Whales is committed to expanding and decentralizing TON, delivering innovative products that bring blockchain technology to a wider audience.</p><p><em>The information provided above is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as, or relied upon as, investment, financial, or any other type of professional advice. P2P.org or any associated parties do not offer any form of advisory services, and nothing shared here should be considered as a recommendation or endorsement for any financial decisions. P2P.org is not responsible for any decisions made based on the information provided. You are encouraged to consult with a qualified financial advisor or professional before making any investment or financial decisions. Rewards are estimated and not guaranteed. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. </em></p>
from p2p validator
<p><em>Get boosted rewards with enterprise-grade infrastructure</em></p><h2 id="what-is-p2p-solana-staking"><strong>What is P2P Solana Staking?</strong></h2><p>P2P.org brings institutional-grade Solana validation directly to Enkrypt users. Instead of settling for basic staking rewards, you get access to our Boosted Solana Rewards system that maximizes your earning potential through two revenue streams:</p><ul><li>SOL Staking Rewards - Base network rewards, automatically compounded every epoch</li><li>MEV Rewards - Enhanced profits from our proprietary transaction optimization</li></ul><h2 id="why-choose-p2porg"><strong>Why Choose P2P.org?</strong></h2><p>Proven Track Record: Managing $10B+ across 40+ blockchain networks</p><p>Superior Performance: Consistently outperform network average (9.40% vs 9.16%)</p><p>Zero Complexity: Professional validator management with no technical requirements</p><p>Enterprise Security: The same infrastructure trusted by major institutions</p><h2 id="how-p2porg-solana-staking-works"><strong>How P2P.org Solana Staking Works</strong></h2><p>When you stake SOL through P2P.org on Enkrypt, your tokens are delegated to our high-performance validators that process transactions on the Solana network. You maintain full ownership of your SOL while earning rewards from multiple sources.</p><h2 id="key-benefits"><strong>Key Benefits:</strong></h2><p><strong>Automatic Compounding</strong>: Rewards are reinvested every 2-3 days for maximum growth</p><p><strong>Flexible Access</strong>: Unstake and re-stake anytime without penalties</p><p><strong>Full Control</strong>: Your SOL never leaves your wallet — you're always in control</p><p><strong>Professional Management</strong>: Our validator infrastructure handles all technical aspects</p><p>Solana's unique Proof of Stake (PoS) and Proof of History (PoH) design enables high throughput and fast transactions, making it one of the most attractive staking opportunities in crypto.</p><p></p><h2 id="getting-started"><strong>Getting Started</strong></h2><p><strong>Step 1: Connect Your Enkrypt Wallet</strong></p><p><a href="https://staking.enkrypt.com/?ref=p2p.org"><u>Head to the Enkrypt staking website</u></a> and click 'Connect' at the top right.</p><p>Don't have Enkrypt yet? <a href="https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/enkrypt/kkpllkodjeloidieedojogacfhpaihoh?ref=p2p.org"><u>Download it</u></a> from enkrypt.com - it takes 30 seconds to set up!</p><figure class="kg-card kg-image-card"><img src="https://lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com/docsz/AD_4nXcRxwQTGxfgBczUsWfnGIPfCscMvxVo6scnMY6N8HgvK7xVKLm95L3-HNoNOLDVyBX8hVynbIsVbzVhkAlTMPnySOzbo0Xm9KGuFSMGBF-bFVH3COMuzgnr86Kc9Z6BPaunvbE6ZQ?key=arTO1-zByQKIOs2XVuXl3w" class="kg-image" alt="" loading="lazy" width="1600" height="738"></figure><p>Select 'Enkrypt' from the wallet options.</p><figure class="kg-card kg-image-card"><img src="https://lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com/docsz/AD_4nXchqSnWmCFw7-2x_KZs-NZ0XoO9DNd5MT5LGytY4A1KFYR9k151lRroj4RGuobIze4B1RAtknDjlH40lblCPkz9ziOqYED4r-dCmL5mqTQ2qYeSFHyNhxrJtljlXyF1S_OdnRe-?key=arTO1-zByQKIOs2XVuXl3w" class="kg-image" alt="" loading="lazy" width="1600" height="905"></figure><p>Choose the account you want to connect, and click 'Connect'.</p><figure class="kg-card kg-image-card"><img src="https://lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com/docsz/AD_4nXcOWwUhHg2HYHwOHIUDvVQcQStv8VK7a9kesC-9yzjR-3FWW509WX8MnY3C_rwWdTabloCafXnBT-cw2DCI6DqvbRgJTff_oYmuDhKx1VriELZ9vQbNG8DAmREBSHGo3Y_lDyLTWA?key=arTO1-zByQKIOs2XVuXl3w" class="kg-image" alt="" loading="lazy" width="1600" height="873"></figure><p>Your wallet address should now appear at the top right. You're connected and ready to access P2P.org's boosted staking rewards!</p><figure class="kg-card kg-image-card"><img src="https://lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com/docsz/AD_4nXdAHXZOMY3wCZT5TqS-PuPv970S_bfsmnta_1uKNAl4X85h9IxHPji9OmEkTix86yjAzGEeZ-qtRGRwTEP7NJr3KNwRxhuj3es1Hi7AO4S2kVgTjtstYxHUg-7Ov3gRYLZKDyaOBQ?key=arTO1-zByQKIOs2XVuXl3w" class="kg-image" alt="" loading="lazy" width="1600" height="695"></figure><h2 id="staking-process"><strong>Staking Process</strong></h2><p><strong>Step 2: Access Solana Staking</strong></p><p>Click 'Solana staking' in the left sidebar menu.</p><figure class="kg-card kg-image-card"><img src="https://lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com/docsz/AD_4nXeRufW1TSuD9iUL302cGru1rxGj_j6uEBwz9bMiULO9tP8QAj6aL35XHxPgQORz5ht_l-Q1-mdUuLSTTWO-EgKEeF0QCHT7A31L_4N_qGAlYeDjodnUPlNQnipVJR8h0PvlqNNmXw?key=arTO1-zByQKIOs2XVuXl3w" class="kg-image" alt="" loading="lazy" width="1600" height="794"></figure><p><strong>Step 3: Choose Your Stake Amount</strong></p><p>Enter the amount of SOL you want to stake and click 'Continue'.</p><figure class="kg-card kg-image-card"><img src="https://lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com/docsz/AD_4nXf0CeG4GFDPbRN1-J9wmU1InExZgarKd-jOI3zPiz1_Bf3os7oj81MextKljGKdZU3jiAdjDqftgpvMTV5Ob5fJlHcxpzrIkplMs3wXfxQY34soKKOWtL8uoB-Ift8lwMHnOVqmgw?key=arTO1-zByQKIOs2XVuXl3w" class="kg-image" alt="" loading="lazy" width="1600" height="854"></figure><p><strong>Step 4: Confirm Your Stake</strong></p><p>Review your staking details. You'll see:</p><figure class="kg-card kg-image-card"><img src="https://lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com/docsz/AD_4nXfAlX_bkJI_n-mFT6_J8dGtYVePJIPeVsz0-LavMTPuD31WhTQWVPcCr4f4bsy29L96AmPfVH5DAwUwfXMwrg5UCic2EGSz8D65so5s1LivuMYjcEVMwxaH4b5J3YjgfzBNV8sfbg?key=arTO1-zByQKIOs2XVuXl3w" class="kg-image" alt="" loading="lazy" width="1600" height="806"></figure><p>When everything looks good, click 'Stake'.</p><p></p><p><strong>Step 5: Complete the Transaction</strong></p><p>Enkrypt will open a transaction popup. Click 'Send' to confirm your staking transaction.</p><figure class="kg-card kg-image-card"><img src="https://lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com/docsz/AD_4nXcZ6bBcRgtExKkxaStwPQBVk6yGfizUkcMYz1RE55R_1mWl47ymE4D_c_vyvu3aXBwMmhfoQxxXu4XYkMevRx6GQElZOXVd6djc32d6GzXG2ffJJdOYdWyYKXVlthI26EmqxPrm9Q?key=arTO1-zByQKIOs2XVuXl3w" class="kg-image" alt="" loading="lazy" width="1600" height="834"></figure><p>Once confirmed, you'll see confirmation that your SOL is now staked with P2P.org and earning boosted rewards!</p><figure class="kg-card kg-image-card"><img src="https://lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com/docsz/AD_4nXcqC7jYyv9HPHNZ6_of1AVuoOXqJiBjk-6wFes8r6Qq-MJLhymg2cCC8RHUKwvZd6hkE6F-CswmFW3vP5ragoq0bBzvw2j3kMqx9inWfEisDDEIflK1xGSLntpbWbmy3hVrqaY9?key=arTO1-zByQKIOs2XVuXl3w" class="kg-image" alt="" loading="lazy" width="1600" height="786"></figure><p>Click 'View details' to access your staking dashboard and track performance.</p><p></p><figure class="kg-card kg-image-card"><img src="https://lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com/docsz/AD_4nXclGc0TeboUE3_xHR7KLeX1QdCGl2l3-JIowcWkHvfwGINFR025o4g6nuli1nRY8Bet2AIO13gzKPaY7mA2JvfbhgEpKWhhQsFlBl7tcO34AbIvrQoOdH-NzMPNrSKi69Ofzvj8iw?key=arTO1-zByQKIOs2XVuXl3w" class="kg-image" alt="" loading="lazy" width="1600" height="766"></figure><p></p><h2 id="what-sets-p2porg-solana-staking-apart"><strong>What Sets P2P.org Solana Staking Apart</strong></h2><p>Standard validators give you basic staking rewards. P2P.org gives you the full earning potential of every SOL you stake:</p><p>✅ High Network Rewards: Regularly outperforms network averages</p><p>✅ Multiple Revenue Streams: SOL staking + MEV rewards</p><p>✅ Professional Infrastructure: $10B+ under management speaks for itself</p><p>✅ Zero Opt-ins Required: Rewards are automatic</p><p>✅ Enterprise Security: Institutional-grade validation technology</p><h2 id="need-help"><strong>Need Help?</strong></h2><p>Technical Support: For questions about using Enkrypt wallet, contact [email protected]</p><p>P2P Staking Questions: Visit <a href="https://www.p2p.org/networks/solana?ref=p2p.org">https://www.p2p.org/networks/solana</a> or reach out to our team directly <a href="mailto:[email protected]" rel="noreferrer">here</a>.</p>
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<p></p><h2 id="tldr"><strong>TL;DR</strong></h2><ul><li>MyEtherWallet's 3 million users now have direct access to boosted Solana staking through Enkrypt wallet</li><li>P2P.org's unique reward system delivers enhanced returns through SOL staking and MEV optimization.</li><li>Cross-chain staking expansion brings institutional-grade performance to retail users</li><li>Zero technical complexity — access boosted rewards in seconds without leaving your familiar MEW environment</li></ul><p>Two crypto veterans just made Solana staking effortlessly simple for mainstream users.</p><p>MyEtherWallet — the OG Ethereum interface that's been empowering self-custody since 2015 — has teamed up with P2P.org to deliver easy and secure Solana staking through their Enkrypt browser wallet. This integration is going to bridge MEW's massive 3 million user base directly to the $65+ billion Solana staking economy.</p><h2 id="why-this-actually-matters"><strong>Why This Actually Matters</strong></h2><p>Solana has nearly 1 million unique stakers managing almost 400 million SOL. That's serious money flowing through a network that processes transactions faster than you can blink. But here's the problem: most retail users still find staking intimidating or stick to whatever's easiest in their current wallet.</p><p>MEW and P2P.org just solved that by providing Enkrypt users with access to enterprise-level Solana staking without switching wallets, learning new interfaces, or compromising on security.</p><h2 id="the-cross-pollination-effect"><strong>The Cross-Pollination Effect</strong></h2><p>This integration creates something powerful: <strong>ecosystem crossover at scale</strong>. MEW's Ethereum-native user base — people who've been in crypto long enough to understand real value — now have frictionless access to Solana's reward opportunities.</p><p>We're talking about seasoned crypto users who control significant capital, suddenly able to diversify across chains without the usual friction. That's the kind of organic adoption that moves markets.</p><h2 id="p2porgs-boosted-solana-rewards"><strong>P2P.org's Boosted Solana Rewards</strong></h2><p>Here's where things get interesting. P2P.org doesn't just offer standard Solana staking — we’ve engineered a unique reward system that most validators can't match:</p><ul><li><strong>SOL Staking Rewards</strong> — Your base staking returns, automatically compounded every epoch</li><li><strong>MEV Rewards</strong> — Enhanced network rewards from transaction ordering optimization</li></ul><p>This is a measurable advantage that compounds over time. While the network average sits around 9.16%, P2P.org consistently delivers higher returns through their advanced validator technology and MEV strategies.</p><p>Most validators give you basic staking. P2P.org gives you the full reward potential of every SOL you stake — without requiring opt-ins, extra steps, or technical knowledge. The infrastructure handling over $10 billion across 40+ networks is now working to maximize your returns.</p><div class="kg-card kg-button-card kg-align-center"><a href="https://p2p.org/economy/stake-solana-with-p2p-org-through-enkrypt-wallet/" class="kg-btn kg-btn-accent">Guide: How to Stake SOL with Enkrypt</a></div><h2 id="the-collaboration-for-a-multichain-future"><strong>The Collaboration for a Multichain Future</strong></h2><p>This collaboration signals something bigger. MEW has always been about giving users control over their crypto journey. Now they're expanding that philosophy beyond Ethereum into the broader multi-chain reality we're all living in.</p><p>Enkrypt wallet is becoming the multi-chain interface that crypto actually needs — one where you can manage assets across Bitcoin, Polkadot, layer 2s, and now earn meaningful rewards on Solana, all from the same familiar environment.</p><h2 id="the-solana-potential"><strong>The Solana Potential</strong></h2><p>The Solana staking market represents a massive opportunity:</p><ul><li>Nearly $66 billion in total value staked</li><li>Close to 1 million active stakers</li><li>Consistent rewards distributed every 2-3 days</li><li>Automatic compounding that grows your position over time</li></ul><p>MEW users now have direct access to this entire ecosystem without the typical barriers.</p><h2 id="what-happens-next"><strong>What Happens Next</strong></h2><p>MEW's 3 million users now have immediate access to institutional-grade high-performance Solana staking with the same ease they've come to expect from their Ethereum operations.</p><p>For the Solana ecosystem, this means a potentially massive influx of experienced crypto users who understand value and have capital to deploy. For MEW users, it means portfolio diversification and passive income opportunities that were previously out of reach.</p><p>The future of crypto is multi-chain. MEW and P2P.org just made that future accessible to everyone.</p><p><strong>Ready to stake Solana?</strong> Visit<a href="https://p2p.org/solana?ref=p2p.org"> <u>p2p.org/solana</u></a> or download Enkrypt to get started.</p><h2 id="about-myetherwallet"><strong>About MyEtherWallet</strong></h2><p>MyEtherWallet (MEW) has been the trusted gateway to Ethereum since 2015, empowering millions of users to maintain full control of their crypto assets. Through continuous innovation including their Enkrypt multi-chain wallet, MEW continues expanding access to the evolving blockchain ecosystem while preserving the self-custody principles that make crypto powerful.</p>
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<p></p><h2 id="tldr"><strong>TL;DR</strong></h2><ul><li>P2P.org is now available as a Solana validator on Fireblocks, enabling institutional clients to access industry-leading 9.40% total gross rewards without leaving their secure environment.</li><li>This integration delivers a triple-stream reward structure combining standard SOL staking, enhanced MEV, and monthly block rewards—all with zero technical complexity.</li><li>Fireblocks users can start staking within seconds through a streamlined interface, backed by P2P.org's expertise in managing over $10B across 40+ networks.</li></ul><p>We’re thrilled to announce a major achievement for institutional staking: P2P.org is now officially available as a Solana validator on Fireblocks—the industry's leading digital asset infrastructure platform trusted by over 2,000 institutions worldwide. This integration represents months of work and positions P2P.org at the forefront of institutional Solana staking.</p><p>Finally, Fireblocks clients gain access to <a href="http://p2p.org/?ref=p2p.org"><u>P2P.org</u></a>’s market-leading Solana rewards, enabling institutions to receive<strong> Solana Rewards</strong>.</p><h2 id="solana-rewards"><strong>Solana Rewards</strong></h2><p>By staking with <a href="http://p2p.org/?ref=p2p.org"><u>P2P.org</u></a> through Fireblocks, users now finally get direct access to our<strong> reward ecosystem</strong>. This multi-layered reward structure maximizes network reward potential through three distinct revenue streams:</p><ul><li><strong>SOL Staking Rewards</strong> - Automatically compounded every two days to maximize growth</li><li><strong>MEV Rewards</strong> - Enhanced through our proprietary MEV optimization strategies</li><li><strong>Block Rewards</strong> - Transaction fee sharing distributed monthly</li></ul><p>This comprehensive market-leading approach <strong>captures value from every aspect of Solana's reward structure</strong>, delivering a substantial advantage to Fireblocks clients over standard validation services. All of this is achieved while maintaining the institutional level of security and compliance framework that institutions require.</p><figure class="kg-card kg-image-card"><img src="https://p2p.org/economy/content/images/2025/06/image.png" class="kg-image" alt="" loading="lazy" width="2000" height="1125" srcset="https://p2p.org/economy/content/images/size/w600/2025/06/image.png 600w, https://p2p.org/economy/content/images/size/w1000/2025/06/image.png 1000w, https://p2p.org/economy/content/images/size/w1600/2025/06/image.png 1600w, https://p2p.org/economy/content/images/size/w2400/2025/06/image.png 2400w" sizes="(min-width: 720px) 720px"></figure><figure class="kg-card kg-image-card"><img src="https://lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com/docsz/AD_4nXfjuSzqz8G74OVsGEMd9mvFjbUzlLti71iT0u9aTsF42DPDhqUpoiKqsNs_phg_n3XSV6rwdl_vyVUDb5395U2lokcf8wORzxphjKO09Q2jl-wkTZVJ4t0pmTUa4x9-YkszwFApuQ?key=nGwrnZGkHUhe1fB3t48EAw" class="kg-image" alt="" loading="lazy" width="1600" height="1084"></figure><p>As part of Fireblocks' strategic expansion of staking capabilities, the platform has integrated P2P.org, giving its clients direct access to one of the highest-performing Solana validators. This integration delivers immediate benefits:</p><p><strong>Superior Rewards, Zero Complexity</strong>: Fireblocks users can now access P2P.org's industry-leading 9.40% total gross rewards, outperforming the network average of 9.16%—without ever leaving their secure Fireblocks environment.</p><p><strong>Institutional-Grade Infrastructure</strong>: Stake with confidence knowing your assets are backed by P2P.org's enterprise validation technology and Fireblocks' unparalleled security architecture.</p><p><strong>Streamlined Experience</strong>: Fireblocks' enhanced validator selection interface makes it simple to compare providers and make informed staking decisions in just a few clicks.</p><h2 id="why-it-matters"><strong>Why It Matters</strong></h2><h3 id="first-mover-advantage"><strong>First-Mover Advantage</strong></h3><p>As one of the first validators available for Solana on Fireblocks, P2P.org gives institutions immediate access to elite staking infrastructure without the traditional technical barriers. Our solution combines years of validator expertise, enterprise-grade performance, and the credibility of managing $10B+ across 40+ networks—delivering a significant competitive edge to early adopters in the institutional Solana ecosystem.</p><h3 id="market-leading-performance"><strong>Market Leading Performance</strong></h3><p>Our advanced validator technology maximizes blockspace efficiency that delivers a measurable financial impact:</p><ul><li><strong>Among the highest Solana stake under management globally</strong></li><li><strong>99.9% block production history</strong></li><li><strong>Built-in MEV rewards </strong> without requiring opt-in</li><li><strong>Higher annualized rewards</strong> (9.40% vs. 9.16% network average)</li><li><strong>Compound growth advantage</strong> that widens over time</li></ul><h3 id="risk-management-through-integration"><strong>Risk Management Through Integration</strong></h3><p>This integration enables institutions to select preferred validators without sacrificing security, compliance, or rewards, allowing for strategic portfolio diversification and reduced exposure to single-provider risks. The addition of further staking providers on Solana also contributes to decentralization and Solana network resilience. </p><h2 id="getting-started-takes-seconds"><strong>Getting Started Takes Seconds</strong></h2><ol><li>Navigate to your Fireblocks staking dashboard and select Solana.</li><li>You’ll now see P2P.org listed as a staking provider.</li><li>Select P2P.org, review and accept the terms, and initiate staking.</li><li>For API-based workflows, use the Fireblocks API with our provider ID<br></li></ol><p>If you’re looking for special offers, please reach out to your personal Fireblocks account manager.</p><p>Comprehensive documentation is available through<a href="https://www.fireblocks.com/partners/?_gl=1*z5h1p8*_up*MQ..*_gs*MQ..&gclid=CjwKCAjw87XBBhBIEiwAxP3_Ay8eSxnWHHj5TA5FdtQJCp6_HtA0Aqqcpt4JqcGkw-2__poTEkPL7BoCrfwQAvD_BwE&gbraid=0AAAAAorYxp8XgphJmjdscfNxOvFOMQF3T&ref=p2p.org"><u> Fireblocks Staking Partners documentation</u></a>.</p><figure class="kg-card kg-video-card kg-width-regular" data-kg-thumbnail="https://p2p.org/economy/content/media/2025/06/Fireblocks-video_thumb.jpg" data-kg-custom-thumbnail=""> <div class="kg-video-container"> <video src="https://p2p.org/economy/content/media/2025/06/Fireblocks-video.mp4" poster="https://img.spacergif.org/v1/3040x1650/0a/spacer.png" width="3040" height="1650" loop="" autoplay="" muted="" playsinline="" preload="metadata" style="background: transparent url('https://p2p.org/economy/content/media/2025/06/Fireblocks-video_thumb.jpg') 50% 50% / cover no-repeat;"></video> <div class="kg-video-overlay"> <button class="kg-video-large-play-icon" aria-label="Play video"> <svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" viewBox="0 0 24 24"> <path d="M23.14 10.608 2.253.164A1.559 1.559 0 0 0 0 1.557v20.887a1.558 1.558 0 0 0 2.253 1.392L23.14 13.393a1.557 1.557 0 0 0 0-2.785Z"></path> </svg> </button> </div> <div class="kg-video-player-container kg-video-hide"> <div class="kg-video-player"> <button class="kg-video-play-icon" aria-label="Play video"> <svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" viewBox="0 0 24 24"> <path d="M23.14 10.608 2.253.164A1.559 1.559 0 0 0 0 1.557v20.887a1.558 1.558 0 0 0 2.253 1.392L23.14 13.393a1.557 1.557 0 0 0 0-2.785Z"></path> </svg> </button> <button class="kg-video-pause-icon kg-video-hide" aria-label="Pause video"> <svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" viewBox="0 0 24 24"> <rect x="3" y="1" width="7" height="22" rx="1.5" ry="1.5"></rect> <rect x="14" y="1" width="7" height="22" rx="1.5" ry="1.5"></rect> </svg> </button> <span class="kg-video-current-time">0:00</span> <div class="kg-video-time"> /<span class="kg-video-duration">0:25</span> </div> <input type="range" class="kg-video-seek-slider" max="100" value="0"> <button class="kg-video-playback-rate" aria-label="Adjust playback speed">1×</button> <button class="kg-video-unmute-icon" aria-label="Unmute"> <svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" viewBox="0 0 24 24"> <path d="M15.189 2.021a9.728 9.728 0 0 0-7.924 4.85.249.249 0 0 1-.221.133H5.25a3 3 0 0 0-3 3v2a3 3 0 0 0 3 3h1.794a.249.249 0 0 1 .221.133 9.73 9.73 0 0 0 7.924 4.85h.06a1 1 0 0 0 1-1V3.02a1 1 0 0 0-1.06-.998Z"></path> </svg> </button> <button class="kg-video-mute-icon kg-video-hide" aria-label="Mute"> <svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" viewBox="0 0 24 24"> <path d="M16.177 4.3a.248.248 0 0 0 .073-.176v-1.1a1 1 0 0 0-1.061-1 9.728 9.728 0 0 0-7.924 4.85.249.249 0 0 1-.221.133H5.25a3 3 0 0 0-3 3v2a3 3 0 0 0 3 3h.114a.251.251 0 0 0 .177-.073ZM23.707 1.706A1 1 0 0 0 22.293.292l-22 22a1 1 0 0 0 0 1.414l.009.009a1 1 0 0 0 1.405-.009l6.63-6.631A.251.251 0 0 1 8.515 17a.245.245 0 0 1 .177.075 10.081 10.081 0 0 0 6.5 2.92 1 1 0 0 0 1.061-1V9.266a.247.247 0 0 1 .073-.176Z"></path> </svg> </button> <input type="range" class="kg-video-volume-slider" max="100" value="100"> </div> </div> </div> </figure><h2 id="looking-ahead"><strong>Looking Ahead</strong></h2><p>While Fireblocks plans to expand its validator roster over time, P2P.org is fully integrated and available today. We're committed to building more seamless integration points that make institutional staking accessible, secure, and profitable across all major networks.</p><p>Ready to experience institutional-grade Solana staking? Visit <a href="http://p2p.org/solana?ref=p2p.org"><u>p2p.org/solana</u></a> or <a href="mailto:[email protected]"><u>get in touch directly with us here</u></a>.</p>
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<p>At <a href="http://p2p.org/?ref=p2p.org" rel="noopener noreferrer">P2P.org</a>, we champion blockchain projects driving innovation, and Sahara AI’s blend of AI and blockchain is one of the most exciting we’ve seen. By bringing transparency, ownership, and fairness to the heart of AI development, Sahara AI is laying the foundation for a decentralized AI future.</p><p>As a validator in the SIWA testnet, we’re helping build an ecosystem empowering developers, creators — and most importantly, regular users — in their transition to an AI-powered future.</p><p>In this post, we’ll explore Sahara AI’s bold vision, its product suite, technical breakthroughs, testnet progress, and what’s coming next. We also break down where P2P.org fits in and why we’re fired up to be part of it.</p><h2 id="the-challenge-centralized-ai-roadblocks">The Challenge: Centralized AI Roadblocks</h2><p>Centralized AI systems, controlled by tech giants, limit access to data and computing resources, obscure data origins, and restrict fair rewards for contributors. Developers struggle to verify datasets, while users question AI reliability due to unclear processes. Sahara AI plans to tackle these, enabling transparent, accessible AI development for its community.</p><h2 id="big-bets-on-decentralized-ai">Big Bets on Decentralized AI</h2><figure class="kg-card kg-image-card"><img src="https://p2p.org/economy/content/images/2025/06/SIWA-graphic-1.png" class="kg-image" alt="" loading="lazy" width="1920" height="1080" srcset="https://p2p.org/economy/content/images/size/w600/2025/06/SIWA-graphic-1.png 600w, https://p2p.org/economy/content/images/size/w1000/2025/06/SIWA-graphic-1.png 1000w, https://p2p.org/economy/content/images/size/w1600/2025/06/SIWA-graphic-1.png 1600w, https://p2p.org/economy/content/images/2025/06/SIWA-graphic-1.png 1920w" sizes="(min-width: 720px) 720px"></figure><p>Sahara AI is already making serious waves. In August 2024, the company secured a massive $43 million funding round, led by heavyweights like Pantera Capital, YZi Labs (formerly Binance Labs), and Polychain Capital — with strategic backing from Samsung NEXT and Matrix Partners. This bold investment underscores surging confidence in Sahara AI’s decentralized AI vision. With industry veterans Sean Ren and Tyler Zhou (formerly of Binance Labs) at the helm, Sahara Labs is scaling up its global team, supercharging platform performance, and energizing its developer ecosystem. The goal? To democratize access to powerful AI tools and unlock new, secure ways for users around the world to monetize their AI assets.</p><h2 id="sahara-ai%E2%80%99s-solution-a-blockchain-purpose-built-for-ai">Sahara AI’s Solution: A Blockchain Purpose-Built for AI</h2><p><a href="https://saharalabs.ai/?ref=p2p.org" rel="noopener noreferrer">Sahara AI</a> is building the backbone for decentralized intelligence. Leveraging the Cosmos SDK for high-speed, low-cost transactions and full Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) compatibility for smart contract flexibility, the Sahara Blockchain was purpose-built with AI development in mind. It supports the full lifecycle of AI development by giving contributors and developers the infrastructure needed to register their AI assets, establish attribution, and enable transparent usage tracking across the ecosystem, no matter what chain they’re on. This creates the foundation for new models of monetization, licensing, and collaboration.</p><figure class="kg-card kg-image-card"><img src="https://p2p.org/economy/content/images/2025/06/SIWA-graphic-2.png" class="kg-image" alt="" loading="lazy" width="1292" height="431" srcset="https://p2p.org/economy/content/images/size/w600/2025/06/SIWA-graphic-2.png 600w, https://p2p.org/economy/content/images/size/w1000/2025/06/SIWA-graphic-2.png 1000w, https://p2p.org/economy/content/images/2025/06/SIWA-graphic-2.png 1292w" sizes="(min-width: 720px) 720px"></figure><h3 id="key-technical-features">Key Technical Features</h3><ul><li><strong>On-Chain AI Lifecycle Management:</strong> A suite of AI-native smart contracts designed to bring structure, transparency, and enforceability to every stage of AI development. These protocols enable on-chain asset ownership, provenance tracking, and monetization.</li><li><strong>Off-Chain AI Execution Protocols:</strong> Sahara's off-chain infrastructure powers how AI agents are created, deployed, and run. They provide seamless access to models, databases, and tools, manage automatic agent execution with custom settings, and track usage for transparency and performance. Teams can collaborate on agents and models while retaining control of their assets. To ensure trust, Trusted Execution Environments generate verifiable proofs of each run, which are anchored on-chain.</li><li><strong>Chain Agnostic Infrastructure:</strong> Whether you're just getting started or scaling a production-ready agent, you should be able to tap into Sahara’s infrastructure at any stage of the AI development lifecycle, without having to switch ecosystems or abandon your community.</li></ul><h2 id="how-sahara-ai-products-power-a-decentralized-economy">How Sahara AI Products Power a Decentralized Economy</h2><p>Sahara AI is building a powerful suite of products to democratize AI development, ensuring secure, transparent, and equitable access for everyone. In this publication we’ll focus on the Application Layer in particular.</p><figure class="kg-card kg-image-card"><img src="https://p2p.org/economy/content/images/2025/06/SIWA-graphic-3.png" class="kg-image" alt="" loading="lazy" width="2000" height="1125" srcset="https://p2p.org/economy/content/images/size/w600/2025/06/SIWA-graphic-3.png 600w, https://p2p.org/economy/content/images/size/w1000/2025/06/SIWA-graphic-3.png 1000w, https://p2p.org/economy/content/images/size/w1600/2025/06/SIWA-graphic-3.png 1600w, https://p2p.org/economy/content/images/size/w2400/2025/06/SIWA-graphic-3.png 2400w" sizes="(min-width: 720px) 720px"></figure><ul><li><a href="https://app.saharalabs.ai/?ref=p2p.org" rel="noopener noreferrer"><strong>Data Services Platform (DSP)</strong></a> turns user participation into real value. By completing tasks like data labeling, prompt creation, app screen recording, or offering expert input, users earn Sahara Points, fueling both personal rewards and ecosystem growth. Currently in Early Access (whitelisted), the Open Beta is set to launch soon after the SIWA Testnet.</li><li><a href="https://app.saharalabs.ai/developer-platform/main/explore?ref=p2p.org" rel="noopener noreferrer"><strong>AI Developer Platform (formerly AI Studio)</strong></a> is a full-stack environment for building, testing, and deploying AI models, agents, and pipelines. Developers can plug into a shared marketplace of assets or upload their own, configure workflows, and publish tokenized components, all while tracking performance and monetization. It’s live now on the SIWA Testnet with the first features related to AI dataset tokenization — <a href="https://app.saharalabs.ai/developer-platform/main/explore?ref=p2p.org" rel="noopener noreferrer">jump in here</a>. More features will unlock soon to deepen participation.</li><li><strong>AI Marketplace (coming soon)</strong> will be the go-to hub for buying, selling, and licensing AI assets, including datasets, models, and agents. With flexible licensing, secure ownership, and transparent attribution via the Sahara Blockchain, it will give creators a new way to monetize, and buyers a trusted source of modular, high-quality AI components, all with transparent usage tracking.</li></ul><p>Together, these products form the foundation of Sahara AI’s Application Layer. They empower users and developers alike to contribute, innovate, and earn within a secure, equitable, and decentralized AI economy.</p><h2 id="siwa-testnet-p2porg%E2%80%99s-validator-role">Siwa Testnet & P2P.org’s Validator Role</h2><p>Following the success of the private testnet, which saw over 1.4 million daily active accounts and 200,000+ users on the Data Services Platform, Sahara AI has launched SIWA, its first public testnet. SIWA represents a major milestone: bringing AI ownership and provenance fully on-chain, and taking a critical step toward a fairer, decentralized AI economy.</p><figure class="kg-card kg-image-card"><img src="https://p2p.org/economy/content/images/2025/06/SIWA-graphic-4.png" class="kg-image" alt="" loading="lazy" width="1920" height="1080" srcset="https://p2p.org/economy/content/images/size/w600/2025/06/SIWA-graphic-4.png 600w, https://p2p.org/economy/content/images/size/w1000/2025/06/SIWA-graphic-4.png 1000w, https://p2p.org/economy/content/images/size/w1600/2025/06/SIWA-graphic-4.png 1600w, https://p2p.org/economy/content/images/2025/06/SIWA-graphic-4.png 1920w" sizes="(min-width: 720px) 720px"></figure><p>SIWA already empowers participants to register and tokenize datasets, models, and AI assets as cryptographic proof of ownership, laying the groundwork for future licensing, attribution, and revenue sharing. This stage is extremely important for collecting feedback, refining details, and testing all aspects of the system to ensure a tamper-proof mainnet implementation.</p><p><a href="http://p2p.org/?ref=p2p.org" rel="noopener noreferrer"><strong>P2P.org</strong></a><strong> plays a key role as a validator on the SIWA testnet, helping to secure the network and maintain its integrity</strong>. Validators like <a href="http://p2p.org/?ref=p2p.org" rel="noopener noreferrer">P2P.org</a> ensure that transactions are processed accurately, that asset provenance remains tamper-proof, and that the system performs reliably at scale. Community participation is equally essential, as it helps surface potential issues and ensure robust performance. These early efforts are vital to shaping a secure and decentralized foundation for the Sahara AI Blockchain on the mainnet.</p><h2 id="what%E2%80%99s-next-the-road-to-mainnet">What’s Next: The Road to Mainnet</h2><p>SIWA Phase 1 is just the beginning. While it introduces foundational dataset registration and ownership, Sahara AI’s full protocol rollout will unlock deeper capabilities across licensing, monetization, and open-source development — paving the way for a fully decentralized AI stack.</p><figure class="kg-card kg-image-card"><img src="https://p2p.org/economy/content/images/2025/06/SIWA-graphic-5.png" class="kg-image" alt="" loading="lazy" width="1920" height="1080" srcset="https://p2p.org/economy/content/images/size/w600/2025/06/SIWA-graphic-5.png 600w, https://p2p.org/economy/content/images/size/w1000/2025/06/SIWA-graphic-5.png 1000w, https://p2p.org/economy/content/images/size/w1600/2025/06/SIWA-graphic-5.png 1600w, https://p2p.org/economy/content/images/2025/06/SIWA-graphic-5.png 1920w" sizes="(min-width: 720px) 720px"></figure><h3 id="phase-2-%E2%80%93-on-chain-licensing-revenue-distribution-royalty-vaults">Phase 2 – On-Chain Licensing, Revenue Distribution & Royalty Vaults</h3><p>Phase 2 will bring licensing and revenue sharing on-chain, allowing developers to set custom licensing terms and automatically receive payments when their assets are used. With royalty vaults, asset owners and investors will claim proportional revenue based on usage, turning attribution into sustainable economic participation for all contributors.</p><h3 id="phase-3-%E2%80%93-permissionless-testnet-with-open-source-protocols">Phase 3 – Permissionless Testnet with Open-Source Protocols</h3><p>This phase will fully decentralize the core infrastructure, eliminating reliance on a centralized multisig and enabling global, permissionless interaction with Sahara Protocols. An open-source ecosystem will allow developers to extend and integrate these protocols freely.</p><h3 id="phase-4-%E2%80%93-pipeline-registration-provenance-tracking-proof-of-contribution">Phase 4 – Pipeline Registration, Provenance Tracking & Proof-of-Contribution</h3><p>The final phase before mainnet will tokenize AI pipelines, providing on-chain registration and attribution for every workflow element. Contributors will earn tokens reflecting their relative value across datasets, models, and prompts, with automated revenue-sharing that recognizes and rewards every part of the AI value chain.</p><h2 id="why-sahara-ai-stands-out">Why Sahara AI Stands Out</h2><p>In a world where AI is growing at breakneck speed, Sahara AI stands out by putting <strong>real ownership and transparency at the center of development</strong>. While others focus only on technology, Sahara AI ensures data contributors and developers are recognized, compensated, and empowered within a truly decentralized ecosystem.</p><figure class="kg-card kg-image-card"><img src="https://p2p.org/economy/content/images/2025/06/SIWA-graphic-6.png" class="kg-image" alt="" loading="lazy" width="2000" height="1125" srcset="https://p2p.org/economy/content/images/size/w600/2025/06/SIWA-graphic-6.png 600w, https://p2p.org/economy/content/images/size/w1000/2025/06/SIWA-graphic-6.png 1000w, https://p2p.org/economy/content/images/size/w1600/2025/06/SIWA-graphic-6.png 1600w, https://p2p.org/economy/content/images/size/w2400/2025/06/SIWA-graphic-6.png 2400w" sizes="(min-width: 720px) 720px"></figure><p>Its fast-paced progress, backed by a well-funded team, and the support of leading industry players and AI investors, demonstrates a commitment to solving real challenges like data verification and equitable access. Beyond technical innovation, Sahara AI cultivates a vibrant community that actively shapes and refines its protocols.</p><p>The momentum is building. Developers, businesses, and creators are already tapping into Sahara’s tools to power new AI applications, unlock revenue streams, and build a more inclusive future for machine intelligence. With trusted validators like <a href="http://p2p.org/?ref=p2p.org" rel="noopener noreferrer">P2P.org</a> securing the network, Sahara AI isn’t just a blockchain or a platform — it’s a movement redefining how AI is built, owned, and shared in the Web3 era.</p><h2 id="join-the-sahara-ai-ecosystem">Join the Sahara AI Ecosystem</h2><p>The Sahara AI ecosystem is live and evolving, offering opportunities for developers, data contributors, and creators to help shape the future of AI.</p><p>Join the conversation and stay updated through Sahara AI’s <a href="https://saharalabs.ai/blog?ref=p2p.org" rel="noopener noreferrer">blog, </a><a href="https://discord.gg/CzY5Mpgrpd?ref=p2p.org" rel="noopener noreferrer">Discord</a>, and <a href="https://x.com/SaharaLabsAI?ref=p2p.org" rel="noopener noreferrer">X </a>channels. You can also join the SIWA public testnet to <a href="https://app.saharalabs.ai/developer-platform/main/explore?ref=p2p.org" rel="noopener noreferrer">register your datasets</a>, <a href="https://explorer.moonlet.cloud/sahara-testnet/staking/sahvaloper1hfg3kt2f2p09cv35r3jw44csc2cz8equ63yq38?ref=p2p.org" rel="noopener noreferrer">test how staking works</a>, and <a href="https://saharalabs.ai/?ref=p2p.org" rel="noopener noreferrer">contribute to building a decentralized and equitable AI economy</a>.</p>
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<p></p><h3 id="tldr"><strong>TL;DR</strong></h3><ul><li><strong>Validator infra isn’t “set and forget.”</strong> Small missteps like missed attestations or key mismanagement can quietly erode rewards or lead to slashing.</li><li><strong>Institutional staking demands more than uptime.</strong> It requires security, chain-specific tuning, real-time monitoring, and reporting that actually informs action.</li><li><strong>P2P.org takes the technical risk off the table.</strong> We build high-performance, secure, and scalable validator infrastructure that helps institutions stake smarter and safer.</li></ul><h2 id="why-validator-infrastructure-breaks"><strong>Why Validator Infrastructure Breaks</strong></h2><p>Validator infrastructure is often treated like a set-and-forget service. But in reality, it’s one of the most failure-prone layers in a staking operation, especially at institutional scale. Missed rewards, security breaches, slashing events, and opaque reporting can turn staking from a revenue source into a liability.</p><p>Instead, think of validating the as engine room of proof-of-stake networks. There are a lot of moving parts, and these precise components must work in harmony for long-term reliability. </p><p>At P2P.org, we're trusted with over $10 billion in delegated assets from 90,000+ delegators. Through that, we’ve seen what breaks, what scales, and what separates top-tier validators from everyone else. In this article, we’ll walk through eight of the most common technical pitfalls we see, and how we help institutions avoid them.</p><p></p><h3 id="1-missed-attestations-cut-into-returns"><strong>1. Missed Attestations Cut into Returns</strong></h3><p>Attestations are how validators prove they’re doing their job. On Ethereum and other networks, timing matters. If your infrastructure can’t keep up, even small delays can result in skipped rewards.</p><p>This kind of underperformance usually isn’t obvious until it starts impacting the bottom line. It becomes more noticeable during periods of network congestion or when running multiple validators under load.<br><br><strong>The solution?</strong> Infrastructure needs to be fast, resilient, and able to handle peak demand without lag.</p><p><strong>How P2P.org handles it</strong><br>We deploy regionally distributed infrastructure with built-in load balancing and failover capacity. Our systems are tuned for low-latency response across networks, so our clients get more consistent results.</p><p></p><h3 id="2-slashing-events-from-double-signing"><strong>2. Slashing Events from Double Signing</strong></h3><p>If a validator signs two conflicting messages on the same network, it can get penalized or ejected. This often happens when infrastructure is misconfigured or improperly backed up.</p><p>We’ve seen this impact operators who were running high volumes of validators without clear separation between active and backup nodes.</p><p><strong>The solution?</strong> There must be strict controls to ensure only one active validator signs at a time — no exceptions.</p><p><strong>How P2P.org handles it</strong><br>We separate key roles, implement strict failover logic, and configure validators with chain-specific slashing protections. All this is designed to prevent double-signing before it ever becomes a risk.</p><p></p><h3 id="3-poor-monitoring-delays-fixes"><strong>3. Poor Monitoring Delays Fixes</strong></h3><p>Issues don’t always come from downtime. They can creep in through latency, network desync, or validator drift. Without the right alerting in place, these problems can go unnoticed until it’s too late.</p><p>In the past year, we’ve seen network upgrades cause unanticipated sync issues that left many operators scrambling.</p><p><strong>The solution? </strong>Proactive, real-time monitoring is essential to catch problems early and act before rewards are lost.</p><p><strong>How P2P.org handles it</strong><br>We track dozens of health indicators for each validator and set up automated alerts to flag problems before they lead to missed rewards.</p><p></p><h3 id="4-weak-key-management"><strong>4. Weak Key Management</strong></h3><p>Validator keys are high-value targets. Poor key storage or weak access policies increase the risk of compromise, and in some cases, even accidental slashing.</p><p>This is a growing concern for custodians and enterprise clients that need to prove they aren’t introducing risk at the infra level.</p><p><strong>The solution? </strong>Key handling must be airtight, auditable, and protected by strong physical and logical controls.</p><p><strong>How P2P.org handles it</strong><br>We maintain secure key-handling protocols, such as isolated signing environments and non-custodial key management, to safeguard validator keys with enterprise-grade practices. </p><p></p><h3 id="5-mev-isn%E2%80%99t-managed-effectively"><strong>5. MEV Isn’t Managed Effectively</strong></h3><p>Ethereum validators earn more by capturing MEV, but only if they’re plugged into the right relays and builders. Many setups miss this entirely, leaving value on the table.</p><p>Operators often assume that MEV just works out of the box. In reality, poorly configured relays or weak strategies can hurt performance.</p><p><strong>The solution? </strong>You need reliable, optimized access to top MEV relays and builders without introducing risk or downtime.</p><p><strong>How P2P.org handles it</strong><br>We maintain curated relay and builder lists, monitor relay reliability, and optimize relay usage to increase MEV returns without adding risk.</p><p></p><h3 id="6-chain-specific-nuances-are-overlooked"><strong>6. Chain-Specific Nuances Are Overlooked</strong></h3><p>Each protocol operates differently. A validator setup that’s fine for Cosmos might not work well on Solana or Ethereum. Still, many operators try to use one configuration for everything.</p><p>This leads to avoidable issues like downtime, syncing problems, or failing to meet network-specific performance thresholds.</p><p><strong>The solution? </strong>Infrastructure must be tailored to each protocol, with up-to-date configs and custom tuning.</p><p><strong>How P2P.org handles it</strong><br>We tailor validator operations to each supported network, configuring setups based on protocol needs and deploying performance tracking tools for chains like Polkadot. This ensures validators run optimized and compliant across different ecosystems.</p><p></p><h3 id="7-infra-bottlenecks-during-high-demand"><strong>7. Infra Bottlenecks During High Demand</strong></h3><p>Major upgrades, forks, or governance events can cause traffic spikes and increased validator workload. Without the ability to scale, infra gets overwhelmed.</p><p>Operators who aren’t prepared for these spikes often end up missing out on rewards or even getting penalized.</p><p><strong>The solution? </strong>Infrastructure must auto-scale to handle sudden load without breaking performance.</p><p><strong>How P2P.org handles it</strong><br>We run resilient, multi-region validator clusters with automated failover and flexible capacity, so infrastructure scales with demand and maintains high uptime.</p><p></p><h3 id="8-no-clear-reporting"><strong>8. No Clear Reporting</strong></h3><p>Institutions need to show results. But without validator-level metrics, reward breakdowns, and performance benchmarking, it’s hard to report or improve.</p><p>We’ve worked with clients who initially relied on outdated or manual reporting, which slowed down everything from investor updates to risk reviews.</p><p><strong>The solution? </strong>You need clear, real-time metrics that show how your validators are doing — across all networks.</p><p><strong>How P2P.org handles it</strong><br>We provide dashboards, APIs, and automated reports that show validator-level detail across networks.</p><p></p><h2 id="what%E2%80%99s-at-stake"><strong>What’s at Stake</strong></h2><p>Validator performance affects revenue, compliance, and reputation. Yet many operators still miss basic risks, or don’t have the tooling to manage them.</p><p>At P2P.org, we build staking infrastructure that takes these risks off the table. Our focus is on performance, resilience, and visibility, so institutions can scale confidently.</p><p>✅ 99%+ uptime across 60+ networks</p><p>✅ Real-time monitoring and reporting</p><p>✅ Slashing protection and MEV optimization</p><p>✅ Secure, non-custodial infrastructure from day one</p><p>Want to strengthen your validator setup?</p><div class="kg-card kg-button-card kg-align-center"><a href="mailto: [email protected]" class="kg-btn kg-btn-accent">Connect with our staking experts</a></div><p></p>
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