P2P.org and Copper Collaborate to Drive Institutional-Grade Staking Solutions

<p><em>At P2P.org, we’re examining Monad's architecture and potential implications for the web3 ecosystem. Here's what makes this protocol worth watching.</em></p><h2 id="understanding-monads-position"><strong>Understanding Monad's Position&nbsp;</strong></h2><p>Blockchain networks today face a constant trade-off between performance, scalability, and developer accessibility. While some chains prioritize speed and parallelism, others focus on ecosystem maturity and tooling. Monad bridges both worlds by combining high-throughput performance with full EVM compatibility.</p><h1 id="technical-framework-parallel-execution-with-evm-compatibility"><strong>Technical Framework: Parallel Execution with EVM Compatibility</strong></h1><p></p><figure class="kg-card kg-image-card"><img src="https://lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com/docsz/AD_4nXf1P9O3KxgxO2eIJHTDdnPKF424MapsJIKr6J2bQp4iN6U8LmftkWSkawRxlsqACYZdsokVCDPcmsTdM4N3VFrRzRgs8dg8IesJbIXSGWWmEv1f3l2kTIu2OU3AJMKzirzXNbhnMw?key=lbgW6HuoAyZNsW_481ZAwxYT" class="kg-image" alt loading="lazy" width="1600" height="976"></figure><p>Monad's core technical proposition combines two main elements: Full EVM Compatibility, which enables developers to work with familiar Ethereum tooling and code bases, and Parallel Transaction Execution, which allows multiple independent transactions to run simultaneously. This architectural approach positions Monad as a potential bridge between Ethereum's developer ecosystem and the performance capabilities seen in alternative Layer 1 solutions. For teams working within the Ethereum ecosystem, this could reduce friction when exploring higher-throughput environments. <br><br>Monad’s EVM compatibility allows for easy implementation of bridging solutions and cross-chain applications, eliminating the need to build an entirely new ecosystem. This approach drives both increased adoption and accessibility, as developers can leverage their existing expertise within a familiar framework.</p><h1 id="monadbft-a-new-consensus-approach"><strong>MonadBFT: A New Consensus Approach</strong></h1><p>Monad introduces the MonadBFT, a custom consensus protocol purpose-built to deliver high throughput, fast finality, and strong guarantees in adversarial conditions. It introduces several design choices that address real-world pain points in modern BFT systems without sacrificing performance or decentralization. Here are the key features:</p><ul><li><strong>Tail-Fork Resistance</strong>: Prevents malicious leaders from forking recent blocks for MEV. Once a proposal reaches quorum, the next leader must build on it, ensuring stability.<br></li><li><strong>Linear Communication Complexity</strong>: Keeps communication efficient as the validator set grows. MonadBFT scales smoothly, maintaining performance in large, decentralized networks.<br></li><li><strong>Speculative Finality in One Round</strong>: Transactions are finalized after one round of validator votes, offering near-instant confirmations and a better user experience.</li></ul><p><em>For technical details, the Monad Foundation has published a whitepaper titled "</em><a href="https://x.com/monad_xyz/status/1907471952710865382?ref=p2p.org"><em><u>MonadBFT: Fast, Responsive, Fork-Resistant Streamlined Consensus</u></em></a><em>" that outlines the complete protocol specifications.</em></p><h1 id="how-does-monad-perform-vs-ethereum-and-solana"><strong>How does Monad perform vs. Ethereum, and Solana?</strong></h1><p>While Ethereum and Solana have set important milestones in scalability and ecosystem growth, Monad introduces a design that aims to blend both best without compromising performance or decentralization. Here’s how they compare across core technical dimensions:</p> <!--kg-card-begin: html--> <table style="border:none;border-collapse:collapse;"><colgroup><col width="143"><col width="233"><col width="233"><col width="233"></colgroup><tbody><tr style="height:0pt"><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'IBM Plex Sans',sans-serif;color:#003057;background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;">Feature</span></p></td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 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1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'IBM Plex Sans',sans-serif;color:#003057;background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;">Monad</span></p></td></tr><tr style="height:0pt"><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'IBM Plex Sans',sans-serif;color:#003057;background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;">TPS</span></p></td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-right: 0.3602362204724443pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:10pt;"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'IBM Plex Sans',sans-serif;color:#003057;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;">~14 TPS</span></p></td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'IBM Plex Sans',sans-serif;color:#003057;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;">4,000 - 4,500* TPS</span></p></td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'IBM Plex Sans',sans-serif;color:#003057;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;">10,000+ TPS (testnet)</span></p></td></tr><tr style="height:0pt"><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'IBM Plex Sans',sans-serif;color:#003057;background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;">Execution Model</span></p></td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'IBM Plex Sans',sans-serif;color:#003057;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;">Sequential</span></p></td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'IBM Plex Sans',sans-serif;color:#003057;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;">Parallel (Sealevel)</span></p></td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'IBM Plex Sans',sans-serif;color:#003057;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;">Parallel (Optimistic)</span></p></td></tr><tr style="height:0pt"><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'IBM Plex Sans',sans-serif;color:#003057;background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;">EVM Compatibility</span></p></td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'IBM Plex Sans',sans-serif;color:#003057;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;">Native</span></p></td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'IBM Plex Sans',sans-serif;color:#003057;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;">Not Compatible</span></p></td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'IBM Plex Sans',sans-serif;color:#003057;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;">Fully compatible</span></p></td></tr><tr style="height:0pt"><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'IBM Plex Sans',sans-serif;color:#003057;background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;">Finality</span></p></td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-right: 0.3602362204724443pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:10pt;"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'IBM Plex Sans',sans-serif;color:#003057;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;">~12 min</span></p></td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-right: 0.3602362204724443pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:10pt;"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'IBM Plex Sans',sans-serif;color:#003057;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;">~13 seconds</span></p></td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'IBM Plex Sans',sans-serif;color:#003057;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;">&lt;1 sec (speculative)</span></p></td></tr><tr style="height:0pt"><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'IBM Plex Sans',sans-serif;color:#003057;background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;">Consensus</span></p></td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'IBM Plex Sans',sans-serif;color:#003057;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;">Proof of Stake (Casper FFG + LMD Ghost)</span></p></td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-right: 0.3602362204724443pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:10pt;"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'IBM Plex Sans',sans-serif;color:#003057;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;">Tower BFT + Proof of History</span></p></td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:'IBM Plex Sans',sans-serif;color:#003057;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;">MonadBFT</span></p></td></tr></tbody></table> <!--kg-card-end: html--> <p></p><p>*Including Solana voting transactions<br>** Data on Monad TPS can be verified here: <a href="https://messari.io/compare/megaeth-vs-monad?ref=p2p.org"><u>https://messari.io/compare/megaeth-vs-monad</u></a></p><h1 id="current-achievements"><strong>Current Achievements&nbsp;</strong></h1><p>Monad remains in active development, with ongoing community and developer growth, while also reporting several technical milestones from the testnet environments:</p><ul><li><strong>Throughput Performance</strong>: Tests showing processing capacity exceeding 10,000 TPS</li><li><strong>Finality Speed</strong>: Implementations demonstrating sub-second speculative finality</li><li><strong>Community and Developer Engagement</strong>: Monad has enjoyed continuous community and developer growth, with its X account having achieved over 1 million followers and the <a href="https://www.monad.xyz/ecosystem?ref=p2p.org"><u>ecosystem of dApps</u></a> growing daily. </li></ul><figure class="kg-card kg-image-card"><img src="https://lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com/docsz/AD_4nXfe35FHv91vkp-fopK9bQOppi94QUnSnmu9ymQkEuueOra6NRli9ZejBz6R1rbSO6wBXYGkb3Jo4sGQluj8ij26I9nF2bbOWbiHl6_Gi6UMFpTuxv5SkuQJgZfe27y2LqctmDHUHw?key=lbgW6HuoAyZNsW_481ZAwxYT" class="kg-image" alt loading="lazy" width="1024" height="562"></figure><p>It's important to note that testnet performance metrics represent controlled environments, and real-world network conditions will ultimately determine how these systems perform at scale.</p><p>While the network is still in its early stages, it brings together strong foundational elements, such as EVM compatibility, high-performance architecture, and a clear focus on scalability. If Monad continues to maintain its momentum and progress, this Layer 1 solution has the potential to establish itself as a strong player in the web3 space.&nbsp;</p><p>P2P.org is excited to see Monad’s progression and&nbsp;will continue to report on ongoing developments. If you’re considering staking in the Monad ecosystem or exploring future opportunities, feel free to reach out to P2P.org.</p>

<p>P2P.org continues its validator support for Babylon with the launch of Phase 2 (Babylon Genesis), furthering our commitment to Bitcoin staking and web3 innovation.</p><p>We're continuing our support for BTC staking through Babylon. Phase 2 of the Babylon Network is more than just a technical milestone; it's about creating real value and utility in the Bitcoin ecosystem.</p><h2 id="babylon-genesis-the-next-step-for-bitcoin"><strong>Babylon Genesis: The Next Step for Bitcoin</strong></h2><p>Babylon Genesis has officially launched as the first chain secured by Bitcoin staking. This launch marks Phase 2 of Babylon's ambitious roadmap launching its Babylon Genesis Network.</p><p>Babylon Genesis is secured through both BABY and Bitcoin staking.</p><p>The chain relies on two layers of security:<br>• CometBFT validators, who receive BABY delegations<br>• Finality providers, who receive Bitcoin delegations</p><p>Both validators and finality providers are subject to slashing in case of misbehavior, ensuring a fair system for all.</p><p>The BABY token has an annual inflation rate of 8%, split evenly between:<br>• 4% for BABY stakers (delegating to validators)<br>• 4% for Bitcoin stakers (delegating to finality providers)<br><br>As a leading validator in the web3 industry, P2P.org provides comprehensive infrastructure support for this revolutionary protocol that enables Bitcoin holders to participate in proof-of-stake consensus without sacrificing control of their Bitcoin or requiring modifications to the Bitcoin blockchain itself.</p><h2 id="what-is-babylon"><strong>What is Babylon?</strong><br></h2><p>Babylon is an innovative protocol that connects Bitcoin with the broader proof-of-stake ecosystem, enabling secure Bitcoin staking without modifying the Bitcoin blockchain. Its unique architecture is built around two core products:</p><p>Babylon Bitcoin Staking Protocol:</p><p>This product allows Bitcoin holders to stake their BTC and delegate it to Finality Providers, who provide cryptographic security for emerging Bitcoin-Secured Networks (BSNs). The protocol preserves Bitcoin’s decentralization and security while enabling yield generation. Bitcoin stakers can earn tokens from BSNs—such as BABY tokens—as rewards for securing these networks.</p><p>Babylon Genesis:</p><p>The first Bitcoin-Secured Network that leverages the security of Babylon’s Finality Providers. As a standalone Layer 1, Genesis inherits Bitcoin-aligned security and acts as a control plane and liquidity hub for future BSNs. In addition to BTC staking, users can also stake BABY tokens and receive BABY staking rewards for supporting the network’s security and operations.</p><p>Together, these components form the foundation of a groundbreaking Bitcoin staking ecosystem, bringing new utility to Bitcoin in the proof-of-stake world.</p><h2 id="bitcoin-staking-details"><strong>Bitcoin Staking Details</strong></h2><p>The Babylon phase 2 launch includes these key parameters for Bitcoin staking:</p><ul><li><strong>BTC staking unbonding time</strong>: 1008 Bitcoin blocks (approximately one week)</li><li><strong>BTC staking slashing ratio</strong>: 0.1% (the remaining 99.9% returns to the BTC staker, minus the 0.001 BTC transaction fee)</li><li><strong>Rewards</strong>: Bitcoin stakers receive 4% of the annual BABY token inflation</li></ul><p>It's important to note that for the first two weeks following launch, <strong>only Phase 1 Cap-1 active Bitcoin stakes (approximately 1,000 Bitcoin) will be whitelisted for Phase 2 stake registration.</strong> After this initial period, Bitcoin staking registration will become fully permissionless, allowing all other Phase 1 stakes and new Bitcoin stakes to register.</p><h2 id="phase-2-btc-staking-timeline-and-instructions"><strong>Phase-2 BTC Staking Timeline and Instructions</strong><br></h2><p><strong>April 10–24 (approx.): Phase-1 CAP1 Participants Only</strong></p><p><strong>During this initial window, only CAP1 participants (limited to 1000 BTC) are eligible to stake.</strong></p><p><strong>From April 24 (approx.): CAP2, CAP3 &amp; Open Staking</strong></p><p><strong>Once the allowlist expires (based on block height), all Phase-1 participants — including CAP2, CAP3, overflow, and new BTC stakers — can register.</strong></p><p><strong>To participate:</strong></p><p><strong>1. Visit the official Babylon Staking Dashboard.<br>2. Select p2p.org as your Finality Provider<br>3. Register your BTC and complete the registration process.</strong></p><p><strong>From this date, anyone with BTC can delegate and earn rewards via p2p.org.</strong></p><h2 id="the-future-of-bitcoin-staking"><strong>The Future of Bitcoin Staking</strong></h2><p>Babylon's exciting approach marks a significant evolution in Bitcoin's utility, by enabling Bitcoin holders to participate in proof-of-stake consensus while maintaining Bitcoin's core principles of decentralization and security.</p><p>P2P.org is committed to supporting this innovation with our secure, reliable validator infrastructure. As Babylon progresses to Phase 3, which will allow other networks to access Bitcoin staking security and liquidity via Babylon Genesis, P2P.org will continue to expand our services to support this growing ecosystem.</p><p>Register your BTC stake on the <a href="https://btcstaking.babylonlabs.io/?ref=p2p.org" rel="noreferrer">Babylon dashboard</a> and delegate to P2P to start earning rewards.</p>