MPC is the acronym for secure multi-party computation, which is a specialized subfield of cryptography used to protect digital secrets. MPC wallets protect the secret private key used to digitally sign and authorize digital asset transactions. For cryptocurrencies and other digital assets, protecting the private key is paramount to secure digital assets.

Stacks Nakamoto upgrade boosts transaction speed and Bitcoin finality. Blockdaemon supports the transition as a network Signer.

In this month's newsletter, we take a look at the competitive restaking space, the Node Operator Risk Standard (NORS), and how to meet the Daemons at Token2049, ECB, Mainnet and Devcon.

Exchanges and Custodians face the requirement to support mainstream coins, new tokens, and niche protocols. Wallets often struggle to keep up with token trends, especially when supporting niche or out-of-favor tokens, which can delay upgrades to more efficient solutions. Fortunately, you can now take control of your wallet priorities more easily than ever before.

Discover how Flow's innovative modular design tackles the blockchain trilemma, offering scalability, security, and decentralization for Web3.

Welcome to the August edition of the Blockdaemon Bulletin.

Learn more about Blockdaemon's invitation-only Daemon Day on September 17, 2024, at the Pan Pacific Hotel in Singapore, focusing on blockchain infrastructure, staking, and DeFi with industry leading event partners AWS and Zodia Custody.

Blockdaemon joins NORS to enhance security and trust in Ethereum staking for institutions, setting a new standard for operational risk management.

This month's newsletter focuses on the categorizing of the modular rollup landscape, understanding the effects of EIP-7251 “maxEB”, outperforming staking rate benchmarks, and a recap of the high-caliber EthCC conference in Brussels.

Learn how Japan's new crypto regulations impact custodial services and how Blockdaemon's Institutional Wallet offers a compliant and secure solution for institutions.

Welcome to the July edition of the Blockdaemon Bulletin.

Announcing Blockdaemon's partnership with Narval, integrating Builder Vault™ to improve internal operations.

Periodic hacks of crypto exchange, token issuers and other institutions show that multisig wallets may not protect against advanced threats. Multi-party computation (MPC) wallets face similar issues, as decentralized key protection alone is insufficient. Blockdaemon recommends a multi-layered defense, as used by the Blockdaemon Institutional Wallet, to maximize digital asset security while maintaining accessibility and operational efficiency.

Institutional self-custody has become the preferred custody model following the turbulent events of 2022. Blockdaemon Institutional Wallet has added multiple features to make self-custody easier and more compelling than ever before. Check out these features and the latest version of our Institutional Self-Custody Planning Guide for more insights.

This month's Blockdaemon Ethereum newsletter discusses trade-offs in the rollup space, the topic of removing centralized sequencers on L2s, and answers the question, "when does exited validator collateral become liquid?"

Discover how Blockdaemon's Wallet Transact API now supports Bitcoin, Litecoin, Bitcoin Cash, and Dogecoin, simplifying transactions and reducing development effort for developers.

Proof-of-Stake (PoS) chains require expensive capital for security. Bitcoin, a $1T+ billion asset, mostly sits idle. Babylon's protocol allows Bitcoin holders to stake their BTC to secure PoS chains and secure rewards, trustlessly, and without bridging. 

Welcome to the June edition of the Blockdaemon Bulletin.

Blockdaemon joins Liquid Collective's active set as the first new Node Operator since mainnet launch, enhancing network resilience.

Learn more about the latest improvements to the Blockdaemon Institutional Wallet™, including cold staking, transaction risk assessment, Android Approver App support, and more.

This month's newsletter explores what the Ethereum ETF means for staking, why EigenLayer has room to grow but at higher risks, and a recent Ethereum vs. Solana debate hosted by Bankless.

Blockdaemon Institutional Wallet combines these capabilities with the introduction of cold staking support. Stake and unstake directly from your air-gapped cold wallet without bringing your private keys online.

Learn about restaking in context, EigenLayer, and Blockdaemon's staking support for institutions.

The SEC's approval of ETH ETFs paves the way for broader crypto adoption. Learn about its market significance, potential impact on staking, and future developments.

Discover how scalable DeFi solutions are transforming institutional investment strategies. Learn about the latest trends and technologies driving this financial revolution.

Welcome to the May edition of the Blockdaemon Bulletin.

Prevent downtime with Blockdaemon's scalable, redundant, and resilient node clusters for robust blockchain services.

Today, Blockdaemon announces support for the BSN Spartan Network, a public infrastructure network based on the open-source BSN Spartan data center software.

In this month's newsletter, we cover a recent trend in $ETH rewards, Smart Accounts via multiple standards, our recent support for Liquid Collective, as well as understanding the $EIGEN token launch.

Blockdaemon officially announces expansion into the United Arab Emirates (UAE), with a new office and corporate entity established in Abu Dhabi under the Registration Authority of Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM).