Institutional Staking
Institutional Staking — Earn yield, secure networks
Delegate native tokens to trusted validators to earn protocol rewards while our custody and risk controls protect assets and minimize slashing.
What is staking?
Understanding Staking
Staking refers to the act of committing digital assets to support the operation, governance, or security of a blockchain network. This can take different forms depending on the protocol — such as validating transactions, providing liquidity, locking tokens in smart contracts, or participating in consensus mechanisms like Proof of Stake (PoS), Delegated Proof of Stake (DPoS), or newer hybrid models.
How Staking Works
Participants lock or delegate a specific amount of cryptocurrency to a network mechanism, validator, or protocol module. These assets are typically subject to a defined lock-up or cooldown period before redemption. In return, participants help secure and govern the network, and are compensated with staking rewards proportional to their contribution.
The Importance of Staking
By staking, participants play a critical role in maintaining the health, performance, and integrity of blockchain ecosystems. In exchange for their contribution — whether through securing the network, validating transactions, or providing capital to decentralized systems — they earn rewards, typically in the form of additional tokens distributed by the protocol.
Institutional-Grade Staking You Can Rely On
Hassle-free Staking
Simplified staking process designed for non-technical users.
Institutional-Grade Security
Rigorous security measures to protect assets and minimise risks.
Rewards Conversion
Seamless reward off-ramping via Hex Trust’s OTC trading desk.
Native Custodial Staking
Stake directly through Hex Safe without moving assets from custody accounts.
Validator Nodes
In-house validator node services tailored for staking-enabled projects.*
Staking Infrastructure Performance
Institutional-grade performance with no slashing events across all protocols since inception and 99.9%+ uptime.
*In-house validation services only available on selected assets
Supported Assets
BTC and BTCFi Chains
Bitcoin
Babylon
Stacks
CoreDAO
EVM, Modular & High-Performance Chains
Ethereum
Solana
Celestia
Cosmos
Injective
Dymension
Nillion
XION
Grass
Mantra
Zero Gravity
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Looking to integrate your assets for staking on our platform? Our team can help you design a secure, seamless staking experience tailored to your needs.
Contact Us ⟩Why stake with Hex Trust
Institutional-Grade Custodial Staking
Safe staking from licensed custody
Staking transactions are signed using a robust and battle-tested custody infrastructure. Staked tokens remains in custody during delegation periods, taking advantage of institutional-grade safekeeping practices, air-gapped wallets, insurance coverage, and robust risk management protocols.
Simplified Staking Experience
Remove complexities and barriers
Hex Trust provides a user-friendly and flexible staking experience. Staking transactions are signed via our proprietary custody platform, Hex Safe. Approvals happen conveniently via our mobile app and signing can happen instantaneously depending on the wallet type.
Reliable Staking Infrastructure
Stake through institutional-grade infrastructure built with scalability and resilience in mind
Consistent uptime and availability, near-zero disruptions to the staking process, and 24/7 monitoring. Stake tokens without worrying about downtime or missed rewards.
Enhanced Security
Stake with peace of mind
By leveraging SOC 2-certified custody architecture, Hex Trust staking infrastructure benefits from advanced security measures, governance, and controls solidified over years of experience in the institutional digital asset industry.
Hex Trust Custodial vs Non-Custodial Staking
Hex Trust Custodial Staking
Non-Custodial Staking
Control of Funds
Delegates funds to trusted third-party for key management
User retains full control over funds, but responsible for managing private keys
Security
Relies on the custodian’s advanced security measures with protocols and technologies while ensuring the funds are secured in air-gapped cold wallets
User needs to actively manage and secure private keys
Accessibility
Simplified, User-friendly and accessible to non-technical users
Requires deeper understanding of blockchain technology
Trust
Users can rely on reputable custodians for security and management of funds
Requires high trust in user’s ability to manage funds securely
Flexibility
Offers convenience and flexibility without technical knowledge monitoring
More flexibility & control, but requires managing funds and staying updated on network changes
Introducing Hex Trust Staking Partner Program
Partnering with the best to offer our clients broad and reliable staking infrastructure
Act as a Neutral Third-Party
Secure Custody of Digital Assets
Manage Vesting Schedules
Bespoke Execution & Token Management Services
Introducing Hex Trust Staking Partner Program
Partnering with the best to offer our clients broad and reliable staking infrastructure
Broad Staking Access
Hex Trust Staking Partner Program is designed to bring together best-in-class custody and staking infrastructure to make high-quality and broad staking options to our clients.
Strict Vetting Process
Staking Partners go through a thorough 360-degree due diligence process to minimize counterparty risk. Our vetting procedures ranges from security and resilience, to performance and SLAs.
Custodial Staking at its finest
Stake on established as well as emerging Proof-of-Stake networks to earn additional rewards on your digital assets while maintaining the security of their private-keys within a regulated, insured custodial environment.
Staked Balance Protection
Our multi-layered asset protection, combined with the security of staking from custody and the minimal risk of slashing, ensures your peace of mind
Fees
We are liable for slashing penalties resulting from our own misbehavior, up to 12 months of fees paid by the customer in the preceding 12 months. This provides a financial safety net in case of operational errors. 24/7 continuous monitoring with manual failover during incidents to prevent slashing and any missed rewards. We also provide slashing coverage to further protect staked assets and preserve returns.
Balance Sheet
Our strong financial position and robust balance sheet can help mitigate any impact and ensure the continuity of our services.
Insurance
Through our strategic partnerships, we have insurance coverage for select assets. This provides an extra layer of protection against unforeseen events, including slashing, staking risks, and technology failures.*
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Contact Us ⟩Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is staking?
How does delegated staking work?
In DPoS (Delegated Proof of Stake), users stake their assets to a certain validator node. The more assets staked to a validator node, the higher the chances of the node being chosen to propose new blocks to be added to the blockchain. If the proposal of a new block is successful, the validator node is rewarded, and users who delegated to the validator node will receive a share of the rewards proportional to their stake.
What are some of the risks involved?
Staking is the most secure way to strengthen the network and generate yield(rewards). The only risk comes in two forms: slashing and missed rewards. Blockchain Network/Protocol penalises for validator misbehavior (e.g., prolonged downtime, equivocation/double‑signing) that can reduce staked balances or missing block and participatory rewards
How can I start staking?
If you do not need a custodial solution:
- Use a wallet that supports staking for the target blockchain.
- Hold the native token on the correct chain.
- In the wallet’s staking/delegation section, select a reputable validator (e.g., Hex Trust) and delegate your tokens.
If you do need a custodial solution:
- Reach out to us at https://hextrust.com/contact
How can I ensure my assets are safe when staking?
If you are using a self-custodial solution, do ensure that you only connect to trusted websites, and follow usual best practices for keeping your wallet safe.
A key benefit of using HexSafe v2 to stake your assets is you will be able to enjoy the benefits of staking, as well as the benefits of military grade security from a fully-licensed digital asset custodian.