# figment.io

> AI-optimized mirror of figment.io containing 1191 pages totalling 671,252 words of clean markdown content, structured data, and semantic HTML. Original source: https://figment.io. Last updated: 2026-07-26T03:27:35.798Z.

Each page is available as HTML (with JSON-LD structured data) and Markdown (text-only, ideal for LLMs and RAG).

## Homepage

- [Figment Elements](/content/elements/index.html) (87 words)
- [Getting Started](/content/docs/index.html): 

Figment provides developers with the best tools to integrate staking in their applications.
An API for staking and reporting across multiple protocols:
Endpoints for staking flows, rewards and statements Supports Ethereum, Solana, Polkadot, Polygon, Cosmos, Cardano, Avalanche and NEAR 👉 Get start… (234 words)
- [Trust Center - Figment](/content/trust/index.html): Security First | Risk Mitigation | Slashing Prevention

Figment's multi-layered security approach encompasses continuous proactive measures and purpose built controls to maximize the resiliency and security of its staking services.

Security is integrated throughout all aspects of Figment to reduce risk and enable the assurance, integrity and confidentiality customers expect. (331 words)
- [Digital Asset Staking That Is Built For Institutions - Figment](/content/site-root.html): Institutional staking made simple. Earn optimized rewards, reduce risk, and stake across 40+ protocols with Figment’s secure infrastructure. (1,191 words)

## Articles & Blog Posts

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- [Stake ADA from Fireblocks & Broadcast via Figment API](/content/docs/recipes/stake-ada-from-fireblocks-broadcast-via-figment-api.html): Recipe Description (697 words)
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- [Monetize your API with x402](/content/docs/recipes/recipe-title/index.html): Use Figment's x402 Facilitator to charge per API call (493 words)
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- [Stake ETH From Fireblocks](/content/docs/recipes/stake-eth-from-fireblocks/index.html): Creates new validator keys and returns a staking transaction to deposit ETH to those validators. Then the staking transaction gets signed w Fireblocks API. (284 words)
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- [Trust Center - Figment](/content/trustpage/resources/nja1nznkmwitmzbjys00zwe4lwewowetodfjmde0zjewmjnj/request/index.html): Security First | Risk Mitigation | Slashing Prevention

Figment's multi-layered security approach encompasses continuous proactive measures and purpose built controls to maximize the resiliency and security of its staking services.

Security is integrated throughout all aspects of Figment to reduce risk and enable the assurance, integrity and confidentiality customers expect. (52 words)
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- [Figment Transaction Decoder](/content/decoder/sui/index.html) (24 words)
- [Validators Balances](/content/docs/changelog/welcome-to-figment/index.html): GET /validators now returns balances for each validators:
"balances": { "actual": "33.2", // Current staked balance, in ETH "pending_deposit": "0.0", // Pending deposit amount at initial funding time, in ETH "pending_topups": "1.5", // Sum of pending delegations, in ETH (for 0x02) "pending_withdrawa… (63 words)
- [Filtering by credentials prefix for ETH validators](/content/docs/changelog/credentials_prefix-filter-in-get-validators/index.html): Adds a query param credentials_prefix to https://docs.figment.io/reference/get-validators#/
Takes 0x01 or 0x02 . If something else is pass, it's ignored (22 words)
- [Track ETH and SOL addresses](/content/docs/changelog/track-eth-and-sol-addresses/index.html): We updated the Track endpoint
address_type is not required anymore. It was used for SOL to specify either a stake account or a wallet. The former was not used, so we removed the option. Its behavior is streamlined: you track a wallet and we auto track all stake accounts for which this wallet is the … (78 words)
- [Page not found - Figment](/content/resources/solana-staking-is-now-available-on-ledger-live/index.html) (22 words)
- [Press - Figment](/content/company/press/page/6/index.html): Stay current on the latest news, press releases, and Figment coverage from around the staking and institutional crypto ecosystem. (324 words)
- [Transfer](/content/docs/reference/transfer-dot/index.html): Transferring DOT is a simple process. We will collect:
The address from which DOT is transferred. The account that will sign the transaction. The address to which DOT is transferred. Amount of DOT to be transferred.
In the following guide we will illustrate how to transfer DOT between accounts.
Crea… (1,274 words)
- [Remove Proxy](/content/docs/reference/remove-proxy/index.html): The Staking API's staking proxy flow for Polkadot will walk your application through the process of removing proxy rights which were previously granted.
In the following guide we will illustrate how to remove a proxy account.
Create New Remove Staking Proxy Flow
To remove a staking proxy, create a n… (1,215 words)
- [Undelegate](/content/docs/reference/undelegate-atom/index.html): To unstake ATOM tokens, you will need:
The delegator_address from which ATOM was delegated, which will sign the transaction. The validator_address from which ATOM is being undelegated. The amount of ATOM to be undelegated. An optional memo to identify the transaction. An optional gas_limit and gas_p… (1,503 words)
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- [Transfer](/content/docs/reference/transfer-ada/index.html): Transferring ADA requires:
The account from which ADA to be transferred, which will sign the transaction. The address to which ADA is transferred. Amount of ADA to be transferred.
Blockfrost Projects To use Cardano with the Staking API, you must first add a Blockfrost Project ID to your account usin… (932 words)
- [Transfer](/content/docs/reference/transfer-near/index.html): Transferring NEAR is a simple process. We will collect:
The address from which NEAR is transferred The account that will sign the transaction The address to which NEAR is transferred Amount of NEAR to be transferred
Once the transfer transaction is confirmed on-chain, the transfer of NEAR between ac… (1,209 words)
- [Undelegate](/content/docs/reference/undelegate-near/index.html): Unstaking NEAR is a simple process. We will collect:
The delegating address The signing address The validator address to undelegate from Amount of NEAR to be undelegated Optionally, a maximum Boolean if you wish to undelegate the full amount without having to check the current balance Optionally, a … (1,663 words)
- [Transfer](/content/docs/reference/transfer-atom/index.html): Transferring ATOM is a simple process. We will collect:
The account from which ATOM to be transferred, which will sign the transaction. The address to which ATOM is transferred. Amount of ATOM to be transferred. An optional memo to identify the transaction. An optional gas_limit and gas_price , deno… (1,421 words)
- [Delegate](/content/docs/reference/delegate-ada/index.html): Make a delegation to a Cardano staking pool using this flow in the Staking API!
To delegate ADA, you will need:
delegator_address : The wallet from which the ADA will originate validator_address : The validator address to which the ADA will be delegated
Cardano has specific requirements for staking … (919 words)
- [Claim Rewards](/content/docs/reference/claim-rewards-atom/index.html): To claim rewards paid in ATOM tokens, you will need:
The delegator_address from which ATOM was delegated, which will sign the transaction. The validator_addresses from which you want to withdraw the staking rewards. An optional memo to identify the transaction. An optional gas_limit and gas_price in… (1,081 words)
- [Redelegate](/content/docs/reference/redelegate-atom/index.html): To redelegate ATOM tokens between two validators, you will need:
The delegator_address from which ATOM is being redelegated, which will sign the transaction. The source_validator_address from which ATOM is being redelegated. The destination_validator_address to which ATOM will be redelegated. The am… (1,244 words)
- [Delegate](/content/docs/reference/delegate-near/index.html): Staking NEAR is a simple process. We will collect:
The delegating address The signing public key The validator address (Figment's is: figment.poolv1.near ) The amount of NEAR to be staked Optionally, a max gas amount (upper limit of the transaction fee to be paid)
Once the delegating transaction is … (1,256 words)
- [Create Validators](/content/docs/reference/create-validators/index.html): For 0x02 (Pectra) validators, use our new endpoint , which now supports batch creations
Creates new 0x01 validators and returns a staking transaction to stake ETH
Notes:
Once set, the withdrawal address of a validator cannot be changed. Maximum 250 validators can be created per request. If you are r… (444 words)
- [Delegate](/content/docs/reference/delegate-atom/index.html): Staking ATOM is a simple process. We will collect:
The delegator_address from which ATOM is being delegated, which will sign the transaction. The validator_address to which ATOM is delegated (Figment's is: cosmosvaloper1hjct6q7npsspsg3dgvzk3sdf89spmlpfdn6m9d ) The amount of ATOM to be delegated. An … (1,108 words)
- [Stake AVAX From Fireblocks](/content/docs/recipes/stake-avax-from-fireblocks/index.html): Use Fireblocks raw signing to bridge AVAX from C->P and delegate to Figment (952 words)
- [Figment Transaction Decoder](/content/decoder/ethereum/index.html) (25 words)
- [Trust Center - Figment](/content/trust/controls/index.html): Security First | Risk Mitigation | Slashing Prevention

Figment's multi-layered security approach encompasses continuous proactive measures and purpose built controls to maximize the resiliency and security of its staking services.

Security is integrated throughout all aspects of Figment to reduce risk and enable the assurance, integrity and confidentiality customers expect. (1,103 words)
- [Withdraw](/content/docs/reference/solana-withdraw/index.html): Returns an unsigned transaction to withdraw SOL from a stake account

Use cases
a) Withdrawal of the complete account balance and closure of the account
the stake account needs to be deactivated amount equals to the total account balance: amount = account.lamports
b) Withdrawal of only the inactive … (348 words)
- [Undelegate](/content/docs/reference/solana-undelegate/index.html): Returns an unsigned transaction to deactivate a Solana stake account

Supports both standard recent blockhash nonces (default) and durable nonces (more information here ) (180 words)
- [Trust Center - Figment](/content/trust/resources/index.html): Security First | Risk Mitigation | Slashing Prevention

Figment's multi-layered security approach encompasses continuous proactive measures and purpose built controls to maximize the resiliency and security of its staking services.

Security is integrated throughout all aspects of Figment to reduce risk and enable the assurance, integrity and confidentiality customers expect. (783 words)
- [Statements](/content/docs/reference/get-statements/index.html): Monthly statements are CSV files that recap your monthly activity accross all tokens. They are available via the Figment app ( https://app.figment.io/staking/reports?tab=monthly-statements ) and also via this endpoint. They are available on the 5th business day of every month (119 words)
- [Verify](/content/docs/reference/post_x402-verify/index.html): Protocol-level rejections return HTTP 200 with {isValid:false} . Only malformed envelopes return 4xx. Scheme-specific payload shape is enforced by the registered scheme, not at the HTTP layer. (373 words)
- [Delegate](/content/docs/reference/build-avalanche-delegate-tx/index.html): In order to delegate to an AVAX node, you must have AVAX tokens on your P-Chain address. If you don’t have any AVAX tokens on your P-Chain Address you will need to utilize our Export and Import endpoints. (124 words)
- [Figment Transaction Decoder](/content/decoder/solana/index.html) (25 words)
- [Export](/content/docs/reference/build-avalanche-export-tx/index.html): Sign with the P-Chain address for the following actions:
Importing from P -> C Exporting from P -> C Importing from C -> P Self-bond Transaction
When Exporting from C-> P, sign with the C-Chain address.
In order to successfully transfer tokens from the C-Chain to the P-Chain, or vice versa, you must… (212 words)
- [Settle](/content/docs/reference/post_x402-settle/index.html): Screens payer + payee, reserves a dedup key, broadcasts the transaction, and records the settlement. Protocol-level failures return HTTP 200 with {success:false, errorReason} . (464 words)
- [MATIC Rewards](/content/docs/reference/matic-rewards/index.html): Returns delegator rewards by checkpoint. Max 50 accounts per request.
General features described in Rewards Overview (255 words)
- [DOT Rewards](/content/docs/reference/polkadot-rewards/index.html): Returns Polkadot rewards for the given stash accounts and time range. (328 words)
- [Trust Center - Figment](/content/trust/faq/index.html): Security First | Risk Mitigation | Slashing Prevention

Figment's multi-layered security approach encompasses continuous proactive measures and purpose built controls to maximize the resiliency and security of its staking services.

Security is integrated throughout all aspects of Figment to reduce risk and enable the assurance, integrity and confidentiality customers expect. (524 words)
- [Tracking Addresses for Reporting](/content/docs/reference/tracking-addresses-for-reporting/index.html): We offer a generic endpoint for tracking any address for reporting (aka to be included back in GET endpoints, to be displayed in our App's dashboard, etc).
🔗 Track address endpoint :
It's important to understand when to use it and when it's not necessary
👉 If you use our API for tx crafting
✅ We a… (239 words)
- [Track Address](/content/docs/reference/track-address/index.html): Read our quick guide on Tracking Addresses For Reporting first
This endpoint enables programmatic tracking of addresses/fees for reporting purposes and aims to replace the manually processes of generating/exchanging/processing of Google Sheets.
Supports 54 protocols (see protocol enum in OpenAPI spe… (242 words)
- [Partner Analytics](/content/docs/reference/get_x402-partner-analytics/index.html): Returns settlement counts and USDC volume grouped by merchant + endpoint for the partner org identified. This is a Figment-added endpoint, so responses use the {data, meta} envelope, not a bare protocol body. (107 words)
- [Import](/content/docs/reference/build-avalanche-import-tx/index.html): Sign with the P-Chain address for the following actions:
Importing from P -> C Exporting from P -> C Importing from C -> P Self-bond Transaction
When Exporting from C-> P, sign with the C-Chain address.
In order to successfully transfer tokens from the C-Chain to the P-Chain, or vice versa, you must… (237 words)
- [DOT Reward Rates](/content/docs/reference/polkadot-rewards-rates/index.html): This API returns a time series of daily network-wide annualized staking reward rates, in %. Historical depth: January 1, 2021. Query params are case-sensitive. (220 words)
- [Portfolio](/content/docs/reference/portfolio-1/index.html): Rewards and balances for staked protocols.
ETH and SOL for now. Mainnet only.
Available ~ 3h after earned on chain.
For ETH, it returns "rewards received", meaning if you are billed on chain those rewards are net of on chain fees, and if you are billed off chain they are gross (not taking into accou… (108 words)
- [x402 Facilitator](/content/docs/reference/x402/index.html): Overview (307 words)
- [Settlement Reports](/content/docs/reference/get_x402-settlement-reports/index.html): Pull your organization's settled payments as a daily rollup, grouped by buyer, merchant address, network, and token. (130 words)
- [Supported](/content/docs/reference/get_x402-supported/index.html): Enumerates the payment kinds this facilitator can handle, the protocol extensions it supports, and the fee-payer addresses it signs with. Call it at startup. The two things you need from the response: kinds[].extra.feePayer (embed this in the extra of every paymentRequirements you advertise) and kin… (142 words)
- [Revoke Nomination Proxy](/content/docs/reference/polkadot-revoke-nomination-proxy/index.html): Note :The Add Nomination Proxy and Revoke Nomination Proxy endpoints do not perform on-chain actions. These are off-chain, one-time operations that trigger Figment's internal logic only. (107 words)
- [Add Nomination proxy](/content/docs/reference/polkadot-add-nomination-proxy/index.html): Note :The Add Nomination Proxy and Revoke Nomination Proxy endpoints do not perform on-chain actions. These are off-chain, one-time operations that trigger Figment's internal logic only.
Please reach out to Figment for the correct proxy address to use.
Why might a nominator want to go with Figment-m… (422 words)
- [Withdraw Tx](/content/docs/reference/sui-withdraw-tx/index.html) (98 words)
- [Stake](/content/docs/reference/build-sui-stake-tx/index.html) (84 words)
- [Rewards](/content/docs/reference/get-sui-rewards/index.html): General features described in Rewards Overview
Powered by Tres (121 words)
- [Get Stakes](/content/docs/reference/sui-get-stakes/index.html) (102 words)
- [Stake Tx](/content/docs/reference/vaulta-stake-tx/index.html) (108 words)
- [Annual Percentage Rate](/content/docs/reference/opentrade-apr/index.html) (107 words)
- [Delegate](/content/docs/reference/createosmosisdelegatetransaction/index.html) (157 words)
- [Withdraw Tx](/content/docs/reference/vaulta-withdraw-tx/index.html) (77 words)
- [Broadcast Tx](/content/docs/reference/broadcast-osmosis-tx/index.html) (66 words)
- [Broadcast Staking Tx](/content/docs/reference/broadcast-vaulta-tx/index.html) (65 words)
- [Exit Validators](/content/docs/reference/exit-validators/index.html): You can either pass:
a withdrawal address and an amount of ETH validators (1 validator = 32ETH) to unstake and we will exit validators on your behalf. This only works with validators having a 0x01 withdrawal credential. specific validators pubkeys, if you need more control. This works with any type … (410 words)
- [Undelegate](/content/docs/reference/createosmosisundelegatetransaction/index.html) (112 words)
- [Undelegate](/content/docs/reference/undelegate-dot/index.html): The Staking API's DOT unstaking flow will walk your application through the process of unbonding DOT, and optional processes of chilling and withdrawing. There are a two different routes through this process:
Partial unstake
Unbond Wait 28 eras (days) Withdraw
Full unstake
Remove proxy Chill (remove… (4,001 words)
- [ATOM Rewards](/content/docs/reference/atom-rewards/index.html): Returns daily claimed rewards. Max 50 accounts per request.
General features described in Rewards Overview (208 words)
- [Broadcast Tx](/content/docs/reference/broadcast-sui-tx/index.html) (72 words)
- [Rewards Rates](/content/docs/reference/sui-srr/index.html) (100 words)
- [Unstake Tx](/content/docs/reference/vaulta-unstake-tx/index.html) (78 words)
- [Rewards](/content/docs/reference/get-injective-rewards/index.html): General features described in Rewards Overview
Powered by Tres (106 words)
- [Delegate](/content/docs/reference/delegate-dot/index.html): The Staking API's DOT staking flow will walk your application through the process of staking DOT. There are two delegation paths to follow:
First time delegation:
Bond Add Proxy Wait up to 3 days to earn rewards
Subsequent delegations from same wallet:
Bond more Wait up to 2 days to earn rewards

Th… (3,267 words)
- [Transfers](/content/docs/reference/cardano-transfers/index.html): Returns transfers made via Figment's Transfer endpoint (157 words)
- [Rewards](/content/docs/reference/get-opentrade-rewards/index.html) (128 words)
- [Vote Tx](/content/docs/reference/vaulta-vote-tx/index.html) (84 words)
- [OpenTrade Stablecoin Staking Yield Powered by Figment](/content/docs/reference/opentrade-stablecoin-staking-yield-powered-by-figment.html): What Is It?
OpenTrade is an institutional grade stablecoin infrastructure platform that unlocks access to real world asset backed returns on chain.
OpenTrade Stablecoin Staking Yield Powered by Figment offers Solana staking rewards with price-neutral hedging strategies aimed to mitigate the volatili… (257 words)
- [Overview](/content/docs/reference/avalanche-api-overview/index.html): Figment’s Avalanche API provides endpoints to interact with the C-Chain and P-Chain.
Fireblocks quickstart Follow the recipe to start staking in minutes!
C-Chain
The Avalanche C-Chain (Contract Chain) is an EVM-compatible blockchain that runs as part of Avalanche’s Primary Network. Avalanche’s conse… (384 words)
- [Deposit](/content/docs/reference/opentrade-deposit-tx/index.html) (87 words)
- [SUI API Overview](/content/docs/reference/sui-api-overview/index.html): You can decode transactions using the Transaction Decoder
Endpoints
/stake : generates the staking transaction in hex. /broadcast : broadcasts a signed transaction /stakes : returns the list of SUI stake objects (with their staked_sui_id ). /withdraw : returns the withdraw transaction (using the sta… (100 words)
- [Approve](/content/docs/reference/opentrade-approve-tx/index.html) (79 words)
- [Claim Rewards](/content/docs/reference/createcosmosclaimrewardstransaction/index.html) (147 words)
- [Broadcasts](/content/docs/reference/broadcast-avalanche-tx/index.html) (107 words)
- [👉 ADA API Overview](/content/docs/reference/ada-api-overview/index.html): Get staked in minutes with recipes!
Staking with Fireblocks? → Click here Staking from a Hot Wallet? → Click here Using own RPC Node (and need to merge witnesses into a single CBOR to broadcast)? → Click here
Delegating
When you first delegate on Cardano, the first step is to register your stake key… (620 words)
- [Redeem](/content/docs/reference/opentrade-redeem-tx/index.html) (74 words)
- [Rewards Withdrawals](/content/docs/reference/cardano-rewards-withdrawals/index.html) (200 words)
- [Activities](/content/docs/reference/ethereum-activities/index.html): Returns Ethereum staking activities for the authenticated organization.
Activity types
type Description Notes stake ETH deposited to the deposit contract to provision a validator unstake Validator exit initiated tx.hash and tx.status are always null — the exit is an off-chain beacon chain message, n… (311 words)
- [Balances](/content/docs/reference/opentrade-get-address-balance/index.html) (55 words)
- [Rewards](/content/docs/reference/get-avalanche-rewards/index.html): General features described in Rewards Overview
Powered by Tres (122 words)
- [Withdraw Rewards](/content/docs/reference/withdraw-rewards-ada/index.html): Withdraw ADA Rewards :
Delegator Address: The address to which ADA will be transferred from the Reward Account. Please note the Withdraw Rewards Flow will withdraw the whole amount. Partial withdrawals are not supported.
Blockfrost Projects To use Cardano with the Staking API, you must first add a B… (278 words)
- [Rewards](/content/docs/reference/sol-rewards/index.html): Returns rewards (protocol and MEV) and balances for all stake accounts. Rewards are "net", aka after onchain validator commission. The response payload is broken down by epoch and and staking account. Max 50 accounts per request.
General feature described in Rewards Overview (306 words)
- [ADA Rewards](/content/docs/reference/ada-rewards/index.html): Returns member (delegator) and leader (validator) rewards by epoch. We report rewards at the epoch at which it was distributed (2 epochs after the epoch the rewards were earned in). Note : Cardano rewards are paid out two epochs after the epoch in which they are earned, ~10-15 days
Max 50 accounts p… (196 words)
- [NEAR Rewards](/content/docs/reference/near-rewards/index.html): Max 50 accounts per request.
General features described in Rewards Overview (246 words)
- [Delegate](/content/docs/reference/cardano-delegate/index.html): 
To enable rewards withdrawal, Cardano requires that stakers either: delegate their governance voting power to a delegated representative or explicitly abstain from governance voting. The /delegate endpoint explicitly sets wallet addresses to abstain, and includes both stake delegation and vote dele… (161 words)
- [Broadcast Tx](/content/docs/reference/broadcast-cosmos-tx/index.html) (68 words)
- [Rewards](/content/docs/reference/get-cardano-rewards/index.html): Timestamp convention disclaimer: Each reward distribution event is timestamped at the end of the epoch in which it was credited. Since rewards become available at the start of an epoch and each epoch lasts 5 days, the timestamp will not reflect the moment they landed, rather it’ll reflect when that … (234 words)
- [Unstake](/content/docs/reference/cardano-unstake/index.html) (68 words)
- [Delegate](/content/docs/reference/createcosmosdelegatetransaction/index.html) (135 words)
- [Get Validators](/content/docs/reference/get-validators/index.html): Returns all Figment validators, or a filtered subset thereof, for your organization (via API key) created through the Create Validators endpoint.
Use the get-validator endpoint if you only want information on one single validator.
Use include_fields to get extra information. e.g. To get the presigne… (502 words)
- [Transfer](/content/docs/reference/createcosmostransfertransaction/index.html) (160 words)
- [SOL API Overview](/content/docs/reference/overview-1/index.html): These are the steps for staking and unstaking SOL. For technical specifications including delegation requirements, reward mechanisms, slashing conditions, see our Solana Protocol Knowledge doc .

You can decode transactions using the Transaction Decoder
Create Stake Account
This creates a new stake … (515 words)
- [Withdraw Rewards](/content/docs/reference/cardano-withdraw-rewards/index.html) (105 words)
- [Withdrawals](/content/docs/reference/eth-withdrawals/index.html): This endpoint retrieves the complete withdrawal history for your validators, including: partial sweeps of rewards, full withdrawals after validator exits The data matches what you'd see in the Beacon Chain Explorer's withdrawals tab, but aggregated across all your validators. Only shows consensus la… (368 words)
- [Epoch](/content/docs/reference/cardano-epoch/index.html) (67 words)
- [Undelegate](/content/docs/reference/createcosmosundelegatetransaction/index.html) (107 words)
- [Transfer](/content/docs/reference/cardano-transfer/index.html) (104 words)
- [Rewards](/content/docs/reference/eth-rewards/index.html): Returns gross rewards, as earned by validators
Notes:
For mainnet and hoodi Returns data for any Figment validator that was created through Create Validators Daily and all time rollups Filters by date (start and end timestamps, inclusive), by validator pubkey or by withdrawal address/credentials. Fo… (413 words)
- [Broadcast Transaction](/content/docs/reference/cardano-broadcast-transaction/index.html): Note: You must create the transaction witness before calling this endpoint. Refer to this recipe for guidance. (73 words)
- [Get Stakes](/content/docs/reference/near-get-stakes/index.html) (60 words)
- [Get Blockfrost Projects](/content/docs/reference/get-blockfrost-projects/index.html): Blockfrost Project IDs Blockfrost Project IDs are a secret. Treat them with caution, following security best practices. (70 words)
- [Pools](/content/docs/reference/cardano-pools/index.html): private pools are specific to your organization. public are shared. The "pool_id"s returned here are BECH 32 Pool IDs.
This endpoint has a 10 minutes cache (166 words)
- [Remove Blockfrost Project](/content/docs/reference/remove-blockfrost-projects/index.html): Blockfrost Project IDs Blockfrost Project IDs are a secret. Treat them with caution, following security best practices. (47 words)
- [Idempotency Requests](/content/docs/reference/idempotency-requests/index.html): Overview
The Figment API supports idempotent requests on select endpoints. Idempotency guarantees that submitting the same request more than once produces the same outcome as submitting it once - protecting clients against duplicate operations caused by network errors, timeouts, or retries.
This is … (852 words)
- [Activities](/content/docs/reference/solana-activities/index.html): Returns Solana staking activities for the authenticated organization.
Activity types
type Description delegation Stake account delegated to a validator undelegation Stake account deactivated and removed from validator withdrawal SOL withdrawn back to wallet after cooldown
All Solana activities are o… (175 words)
- [Split](/content/docs/reference/build-solana-split-tx/index.html): Creates an unsigned transaction for splitting a Solana stake account.

Supports both standard recent blockhash nonces (default) and durable nonces (more information here ):
For standard recent blockhash nonces, leave nonce_account and nonce_authority empty. For durable nonces, define a nonce_account… (279 words)
- [Reward Rates](/content/docs/reference/sol-rewards-rates/index.html): Returns a time series of annualized daily staking gross reward rates. (215 words)
- [Broadcast Transaction (Fireblocks)](/content/docs/reference/cardano-broadcast-fireblocks-transaction/index.html): This endpoint automatically creates the transaction witness for you. It’s designed for Fireblocks users—simply pass the Fireblocks signature array directly, with no need to manually generate witnesses. Refer to this recipe for implementation details. (96 words)
- [Merge](/content/docs/reference/build-solana-merge-tx/index.html): Creates an unsigned transaction for merging two Solana stake accounts.

Supports both standard recent blockhash nonces (default) and durable nonces (more information here ):
For standard recent blockhash nonces, leave nonce_account and nonce_authority empty. For durable nonces, define a nonce_accoun… (189 words)
- [Add Blockfrost Project](/content/docs/reference/add-blockfrost-project/index.html): Blockfrost Project IDs Blockfrost Project IDs are a secret. Treat them with caution, following security best practices. (69 words)
- [Activity](/content/docs/reference/get-solana-activity/index.html): Fetch a single Solana activity by UUID or transaction hash. See the index endpoint for activity type documentation. (228 words)
- [Delegate](/content/docs/reference/near-delegate/index.html) (102 words)
- [Net Rewards](/content/docs/reference/get-ethereum-net-rewards/index.html): Returns net rewards, as received by withdrawal addresses
This is the endpoint to use if you are using Onchain Billing Returns all consensus layer (CL) rewards swept to wallet + execution layer (EL) rewards (with onchain split) Note that any CL rewards that have been earned but not yet swept to your … (230 words)
- [Authentication](/content/docs/reference/authentication/index.html): Base URL
The base URL to send all API requests is https://api.figment.io . HTTPS is required for all API requests. Calls made over plain HTTP will be redirected to https with a HTTP 301 status code.
API keys
The Figment API uses API keys to authenticate requests. It expects the API key to be passed …,  (168 words)
- [Undelegate](/content/docs/reference/near-undelegate/index.html) (76 words)
- [Stakes](/content/docs/reference/solana-stakes/index.html): Returns a list of all your stake accounts, with on chain status and balances (161 words)
- [Reward Rates](/content/docs/reference/eth-rewards-rates/index.html): Returns a time series of daily annualized staking reward rates (168 words)
- [Broadcast Tx](/content/docs/reference/near-broadcast-tx/index.html) (74 words)
- [Validators Summary](/content/docs/reference/ethereum-validators-summary/index.html): Returns a summary of your validators, with counts by status and ETH balance. By default, returns data for all tracked validators, can be filtered for only the ones operated by Figment. (130 words)
- [Activity](/content/docs/reference/ethereum-activity-v2/index.html): Fetch a single Ethereum activity by UUID or transaction hash. See the index endpoint for activity type documentation. (34 words)
- [Network Estimates](/content/docs/reference/eth-network-estimates/index.html): Network-level metrics for Ethereum's mainnet entry and exit queues
activation_estimate is the estimate time between deposit transaction broadcasted and validator active and earning rewards exit_estimate is the estimate time between exit broadcasted and validator out of active set and not earning rew… (182 words)
- [Broadcast Exit Message](/content/docs/reference/broadcast-exit-message/index.html): Submits the decrypted exit messages to the consensus layer instantly. This is the quickest way to exit a validator. (169 words)
- [Create Pectra Validators](/content/docs/reference/create-pectra-validators/index.html): Creates new 0x02 (PECTRA) validators and returns a unsigned staking transaction
Please refer to this legacy endpoint to create 0x01 validators here

Once set, the withdrawal address of a validator cannot be changed. Maximum 250 validators can be created per request. Transactions in the response are … (334 words)
- [Broadcast](/content/docs/reference/solana-broadcast/index.html): Broadcast a signed SOL delegating transaction. Returns the transaction hash. (79 words)
- [ETH API Overview](/content/docs/reference/validator-api-overview/index.html): These are the steps for staking/unstaking ETH. For technical specifications including delegation requirements, reward mechanisms, slashing conditions, see our Ethereum Protocol Knowledge doc .

Create Validators
This creates validator keypairs on our infrastructure and returns validator objects and … (190 words)
- [Broadcast Staking Tx](/content/docs/reference/broadcast-staking-tx/index.html): Broadcast a signed staking transaction. Read our guide on signing transactions and broadcasting the right payloads. Returns a transaction hash whose status can be checked using the Ethereum RPC eth_getTransactionReceipt method ( reference ). (136 words)
- [Compound Transaction](/content/docs/reference/ethereum-compound-transaction/index.html): Returns a transaction for depositing additional ETH to an active 0x02 validator. Deposit amount must be at least 1 ETH.
How to sign the compound tx
If funding_address is not provided, the API uses the validator's withdrawal address as the funding address by default. The transaction must be signed us… (219 words)
- [Withdrawal Transaction](/content/docs/reference/ethereum-withdrawal-transaction/index.html): Withdraw ETH from a validator using the execution layer. Must be signed by validator's withdrawal address. Make sure to adhere to withdrawal eligibility before performing partial withdrawals transaction (117 words)
- [Consolidation Transaction](/content/docs/reference/ethereum-consolidation-transaction/index.html) (81 words)
- [Page not found - Figment](/content/staking/solana/index.html) (22 words)
- [0x01 Omnibus Staking](/content/docs/docs/eth-omnibus-staking/index.html): Implement ETH staking in an omnibus architecture - one wallet and many users (469 words)
- [Figment](/content/app/sign-up/index.html) (103 words)
- [Stake SOL from Fireblocks](/content/docs/recipes/stake-sol-from-fireblocks-1/index.html): Use Fireblocks Solana Program Calls with Figment's API to stake SOL (686 words)
- [Polkadot](/content/docs/docs/polkadot/index.html): Specifications Details Platform (underlying architecture) Layer 0 Consensus Algorithm NPoS - Nominated Proof-of-Stake Ecosystem Polkadot Token DOT Native Token Ticker $DOT Smallest Unit Planck (1 DOT = 10^10 Planck) ARR or APY ~17% Max Supply ∞ Delegation Requirements (Min-Max) Minimum ( Nominator )… (286 words)
- [Sui](/content/docs/docs/sui/index.html): Specifications Details Platform (underlying architecture) Layer 1 Consensus Algorithm Delegated-Proof-of-Stake (DPoS) Ecosystem Sui Token SUI Native Token Ticker $SUI Smallest Unit mist (1 SUI = 10^9 mist) ARR or APY ~5% Max Supply 10B (capped supply) Delegation Requirements (Min-Max) No minimum and… (223 words)
- [Fireblocks](/content/docs/docs/fireblocks/index.html): Stake with Figment from Fireblocks,  (443 words)
- [Babylon](/content/docs/docs/babylon/index.html): Specifications Details Platform (underlying architecture) Layer 1 + Middleware Staking Protocol Consensus Algorithm Proof-of-Stake Ecosystem Bitcoin Token BABY Native Token Ticker $BABY Smallest Unit 1 BABY = 1,000,000 ubbn (micro BBN) ARR or APY ~28% Max Supply ∞ Delegation Requirements (Min-Max) L… (263 words)
- [Ledger Wallet ETH FAQ](/content/docs/docs/ledger-live-faq/index.html): Staking
Is Figment running Pectra validators?
Yes. We rolled out staking to Pectra validator on November 6th 2025. Any stake prior to that would have been deposited in 0x01 validators and any stake after that would have been deposited in 0x02 validators.
How long does it take for a validator to beco…,  (1,205 words)
- [Add Proxy](/content/docs/reference/add-proxy/index.html): The staking proxy flow for Polkadot will walk your application through the process of adding proxy rights to another account.
Proxy On-Chain deposit Proxies require deposits in the native currency (i.e. DOT) to be created. The deposit is required because adding a proxy requires some storage space on… (1,075 words)
- [Kiln & Swissborg Security Breach - Figment](/content/kiln-swissborg-security-breach/index.html): Figment responds to the Kiln & Swissborg breach with secure infrastructure, ETH queue insights, and staking resources. (541 words)
- [Withdrawals](/content/docs/docs/exiting-eth-validator/index.html): This document describes the ways to withdraw ETH from an Ethereum validator, including: full withdrawals (validator exits) and partial withdrawals.
Withdrawal Eligibility
Before initiating any full withdrawal (exit) of a 0x01 or 0x02 validator, or partial withdrawal of a 0x02 validator, the validato… (1,058 words)
- [Page not found - Figment](/content/insights/introducing-figment-vaults-simplifying-institutional-eth-staking.html) (22 words)
- [Decoding Contract Calldata](/content/docs/docs/decoding-contract-call-data/index.html): If you use our /funding_transactions endpoint to build contract call data for one or more ETH validators, you will likely want to decode the returned data before submitting it for deposit. Below we show one example in Python how to achieve this. You are free to use your own implementation in a langu… (269 words)
- [Import SOL stakes in Figment app](/content/docs/docs/import-sol-in-figment-app/index.html): Who is this for? You have staked SOL to our Ledger by Figment validator and want comprehensive rewards reporting? This guide is for you

Step 1 - Create a Figment app account
https://figment.io/products/staking-app/

Step 2 - Import your SOL wallet

Select "Solana mainnet":

Paste your SOL wallet. N… (111 words)
- [NEAR Protocol](/content/docs/docs/near-protocol/index.html): Specifications Details Platform (underlying architecture) Layer 1 Consensus Algorithm Proof-of-Stake Ecosystem NEAR Token NEAR (Ⓝ) Native Token Ticker $NEAR Smallest Unit yoctoNEAR (1 NEAR = 10^24 yoctoNEAR) ARR or APY ~7% Max Supply ∞ Delegation Requirements (Min-Max) No minimum and maximum limit S… (254 words)
- [Provenance Blockchain](/content/docs/docs/provenance-blockchain/index.html): Specifications Details Platform Layer 1 Consensus Algorithm Proof-of-Stake Ecosystem Cosmos Token Hash Native Token Ticker HASH Smallest Unit nhash (1 HASH equals 1 billion nhash) ARR or APY Not Available Max Supply 100 Billion Delegation Requirements Minimum: One HASH. Maximum: Three rules apply - … (199 words)
- [Signing for ETH](/content/docs/docs/signing-transactions/index.html): Unsigned transaction formats from our API
When creating validators using POST /ethereum/validators ( API Reference ), Figment returns an object that contains three different formats of the same underlying transaction:

Each format exists because a different type of signer expects a different input. … (726 words)
- [Cronos](/content/docs/docs/cronos/index.html): Specifications Details Platform (underlying architecture) Cosmos-SDK Consensus Algorithm Proof-of-Stake Ecosystem Cronos runs within the Cosmos ecosystem, but is designed to be EVM-compatible. Meaning it connects to both the Cosmos chain and Ethereum ecosystem (via smart contracts and tooling capabi… (268 words)
- [Polygon](/content/docs/docs/polygon/index.html): Specifications Details Platform (underlying architecture) Layer 2 Consensus Algorithm Proof-of-Stake Ecosystem Ethereum Token POL Native Token Ticker $POL Smallest Unit wei (1 ETH = 10^18 wei OR 10^9 Gwei) ARR or APY ~5% Max Supply 10B (capped supply) Delegation Requirements (Min-Max) Minimum - No m… (182 words)
- [Cardano](/content/docs/docs/cardano/index.html): Specifications Details Platform (underlying architecture) Layer 1 Consensus Algorithm Proof-of-Stake ( Ouroboros ) Ecosystem Cardano Token ADA (₳) Native Token Ticker $ADA Smallest Unit Lovelace (1 ADA = 10^6 lovelace) ARR or APY ~3% Max Supply 45B (capped supply) Delegation Requirements (Min-Max) N… (214 words)
- [BNB](/content/docs/docs/bnb/index.html): Specifications Details Platform (underlying architecture) Layer 1 Consensus Algorithm Proof-of-Staked Authority (PoSA) Ecosystem BNB Chain Token BNB Native Token Ticker $BNB Smallest Unit Jager (1 BNB = 10^8 Jagers) ARR or APY ~6% Max Supply 200M Delegation Requirements (Min-Max) Minimum - 1 BNB Max… (260 words)
- [Page not found - Figment](/content/resources/top-solana-misconceptions-debunked/index.html) (22 words)
- [Injective](/content/docs/docs/injective/index.html): Specifications Details Platform (underlying architecture) Layer 1 Consensus Algorithm Proof-of-Stake Ecosystem Cosmos Token INJ Native Token Ticker $INJ Smallest Unit 1 inj = 1×10⁻¹⁸ INJ ARR or APY ~17% Max Supply ∞ Delegation Requirements (Min-Max) No minimum and maximum limit Stake Activation Peri… (244 words)
- [Concordium](/content/docs/docs/concordium/index.html): Specifications Details Platform (underlying architecture) Layer 1 Consensus Algorithm Proof-of-Stake Ecosystem Concordium Token Concordium - CCD (Ͼ) Native Token Ticker $CCD Smallest Unit ARR or APY ~20% Max Supply ∞ Delegation Requirements (Min-Max) No minimum or maximum limit Stake Activation Peri… (203 words)
- [Osmosis](/content/docs/docs/osmosis/index.html): Specifications Details Platform (underlying architecture) Layer 1 Consensus Algorithm Proof-of-Stake Ecosystem Cosmos Token OSMO Native Token Ticker $OSMO Smallest Unit uOSMO (micro OSMO, 1 OSMO = 10^6 uOSMO) ARR or APY ~10% Max Supply 1B (capped supply) Delegation Requirements (Min-Max) Minimum - N… (209 words)
- [Page not found - Figment](/content/resources/the-graph-and-cosmos/index.html) (22 words)
- [Solana](/content/docs/docs/solana/index.html): Specifications Details Platform (underlying architecture) Layer 1 Consensus Algorithm Proof-of-Stake (Proof-of-History) Ecosystem Solana Token SOL Native Token Ticker $SOL Smallest Unit Lamports (1 SOL = 10^9 Lamports) ARR or APY ~7% Max Supply ∞ Delegation Requirements (Min-Max) Minimum - 0.01 SOL … (280 words)
- [Celestia](/content/docs/docs/celestia/index.html): Specifications Details Platform (underlying architecture) Layer 1 Consensus Algorithm Proof-of-Stake Ecosystem Cosmos Token TIA Native Token Ticker $TIA Smallest Unit uTIA (1 TIA = 10^6 uTIA) ARR or APY ~12% Max Supply ∞ Delegation Requirements (Min-Max) No minimum and maximum limit Stake Activation… (193 words)
- [Page not found - Figment](/content/resources/solana-tech-stack-overview/index.html) (22 words)
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- [dYdX](/content/docs/docs/dydx/index.html): Specifications Details Platform (underlying architecture) Layer 1 Consensus Algorithm Proof-of-Stake Ecosystem Cosmos Token DYDX Native Token Ticker $DYDX Smallest Unit ARR or APY ~16% Max Supply 1B (capped supply) Delegation Requirements (Min-Max) No minimum and maximum limit Stake Activation Perio… (187 words)
- [Page not found - Figment](/content/resources/the-graph-staking-and-delegating-grt/index.html) (22 words)
- [Cosmos Hub](/content/docs/docs/cosmos-hub/index.html): Specifications Details Platform (underlying architecture) Layer 1 Consensus Algorithm Proof-of-Stake Ecosystem Cosmos Token ATOM Native Token Ticker $ATOM Smallest Unit uATOM (micro ATOM, 1 ATOM = 10$^6$ uATOM) ARR or APY ~18% Max Supply ∞ Delegation Requirements (Min-Max) No minimum or maximum limi… (222 words)
- [Page not found - Figment](/content/insights/solana-staking-and-delegating-sol/index.html) (22 words)
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- [Hyperliquid](/content/docs/docs/hyperliquid/index.html): Specification Details Platform (underlying architecture) Layer 1 Consensus Algorithm DPoS Ecosystem HyperLiquid Token HYPE Native Token Ticker $HYPE Smallest Unit 10^-18 HYPE (follows ETH, so the smallest unit is 1 wei) ARR or APY ~2-3% Max Supply 1 Billion Delegation Requirements (Min-Max) 10,000 H… (172 words)
- [Transaction Decoding](/content/docs/docs/transaction-decoder/index.html): The Transaction Decoder helps you verify and understand the details of transactions created by the Figment API before signing and broadcasting them. By decoding transaction data, you can confirm exactly what actions will be performed on-chain. (372 words)
- [Page not found - Figment](/content/insights/figment-vaults-launch-sub-32-eth-staking-faster/index.html) (22 words)
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- [Avalanche](/content/docs/docs/avalanche/index.html): Specifications Details Platform (underlying architecture) Layer 0 Consensus Algorithm Proof-of-Stake Ecosystem Avalanche Token AVAX Native Token Ticker $AVAX Smallest Unit nanoAVAX or nAVAX (1 AVAX = 10^9 nAVAX) ARR or APY ~7% Max Supply 720M (capped supply) Delegation Requirements (Min-Max) Minimum… (252 words)
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- [Figment App - Roles and Permissions](/content/docs/docs/figment-app-roles-and-permissions/index.html): Admin Analyst Developer Viewer Stake ✅ ✅ Unstake ✅ ✅ Dashboard ✅ ✅ ✅ ✅ Addresses (View) ✅ ✅ ✅ ✅ Addresses (Add) ✅ ✅ Insights ✅ ✅ ✅ ✅ Reports ✅ ✅ ✅ ✅ Developer Section (View, Create API Keys) ✅ ✅ Manage Team (Manage members, invitations) ✅ (49 words)
- [Omnibus Staking](/content/docs/docs/0x02-eth-omnibus-staking/index.html): Implement ETH staking in an omnibus architecture - one wallet and many users, with 0x02 validators (666 words)
- [Audius](/content/docs/docs/audius/index.html): Specifications Details Platform (underlying architecture) Music Sharing Protocol on Ethereum Consensus Algorithm Proof-of-Stake Ecosystem Ethereum Token AUDIO Native Token Ticker $AUDIO Smallest Unit ARR or APY ~19% Max Supply 1.23B (1,233,216,325 - capped supply) Delegation Requirements (Min-Max) M… (172 words)
- [Page not found - Figment](/content/insights/the-three-types-of-rewards-and-fees-on-solana/index.html) (22 words)
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- [Pectra FAQ](/content/docs/docs/pectra-faq/index.html): What's Pectra?
The Ethereum Pectra upgrade, initially proposed as a minor update targeting the end of 2024, has evolved into one of the most substantial enhancements to the Ethereum network, with its mainnet deployment anticipated in Q1 2025. This comprehensive upgrade integrates multiple Ethereum I… (750 words)
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- [Aleo](/content/docs/docs/aleo/index.html): Specifications Details Platform (underlying architecture) Layer 1 Consensus Algorithm Proof-of-Stake Ecosystem Aleo Token ALEO Native Token Ticker $ALEO Smallest Unit Microcredit (1 credit = 1 million microcredits) ARR or APY 10-11% Max Supply ∞ Delegation Requirements (Min-Max) Minimum - 10000 Aleo… (337 words)
- [Page not found - Figment](/content/staking/protocols/zetachain/index.html) (22 words)
- [Aptos](/content/docs/docs/aptos/index.html): Specifications Details Platform (underlying architecture) Layer 1 Consensus Algorithm Proof-of-Stake Ecosystem Aptos Token APT Native Token Ticker $APT Smallest Unit Octa (1 APT = 10^8 octa) ARR or APY ~7% Max Supply ∞ Delegation Requirements (Min-Max) Minimum - 10 APT Maximum - No limit Stake Activ… (257 words)
- [0x02 ETH Validator Management](/content/docs/docs/0x02-eth-validator-balance-management/index.html): 0x01 Validators (pre-Pectra)
Before Pectra, there were only 0x01 validators, which strictly hold a balance of 32 ETH. When 0x01 validators earn rewards (increasing their effective balances above the 32 ETH max), these excess rewards are periodically “swept” into the withdrawal address without compou… (810 words)
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- [Verifying Validator Data](/content/docs/docs/verify-validator-data/index.html): TLDR: When sending responses contaning validator metadata, Figment includes a cryptographic signature allowing you to confirm that the validator public key originates from Figment’s secure provisioning infrastructure.

Our Create Validators and Get Validators endpoints returns validator data, includ… (400 words)
- [Filtering by authorities for SOL stakes](/content/docs/changelog/filtering-by-authorities-for-sol-stakes/index.html): https://docs.figment.io/reference/solana-stakes#/ now allows filtering by stake_authority and withdraw_authority (31 words)
- [Public vs Whitelabel Validator](/content/docs/docs/public-vs-whitelabel-validator/index.html): Deciding what's best for your business (362 words)
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- [Signing with the Fireblocks API](/content/docs/docs/signing-transactions-with-the-fireblocks-api/index.html): This guide assumes that you are familiar with using the Fireblocks API . Refer to their Getting Started documentation for details. Before starting with raw signing, please check our recipes for sample code on how to stake on each network from Fireblocks.
ETH Staking Contract Call Signing (Recommende… (315 words)
- [Ethereum](/content/docs/docs/ethereum/index.html): Specifications Details Platform (underlying architecture) Layer 1 Consensus Algorithm Proof-of-Stake Ecosystem Ethereum Token Ether (Ξ) Native Token Ticker $ETH Smallest Unit wei (1 ETH = 10^18 wei OR 10^9 Gwei) ARR or APY ~3% (Varies) Max Supply ∞ Delegation Requirements (Min-Max) 32 -2048 ETH/Vali… (191 words)
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- [Solana 101](/content/docs/docs/sol-staking-101/index.html): A simple explanation of staking on Solana (506 words)
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- [BitGo](/content/docs/docs/bitgo/index.html): Stake with Figment from Bitgo (132 words)
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- [Setting up a Proxy](/content/docs/docs/polkadot-staking-proxy-polkadot-js/index.html): Create and configure a staking proxy account using the Polkadot JS web app.,  (121 words)
- [Recipes](/content/docs/recipes/index.html) (286 words)
- [SOL Omnibus Staking](/content/docs/docs/sol-omnibus-staking/index.html): Implement SOL staking in an omnibus architecture - one wallet and many users (498 words)
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- [Rewards API Overview](/content/docs/docs/rewards-overview/index.html): We offer a standardized way to fetch rewards across all networks, with the following features:
Features
Consistent responses: Every network follows the same consistent response structure. You don't need to worry about networks specifics, we've done all the translation for you Rewards and balances: W… (277 words)
- [Anchorage](/content/docs/docs/anchorage/index.html): Stake with Figment from Anchorage (105 words)
- [Ledger](/content/docs/docs/ledger-live/index.html): Stake with Figment from Ledger Live (82 words)
- [Taurus](/content/docs/docs/taurus/index.html): Stake with Figment from Taurus (51 words)
- [Batch Deposits Contracts](/content/docs/docs/our-eth-batch-smart-contract/index.html): We have developed smart contracts to enable batch deposits . They offer the ability to fund multiple validators by signing one transaction, an important integration UX improvement, saving signing time and gas.
A contract for 0x01 validators, deployed in July 2023. Deployed on Hoodi and Mainnet . Aud… (373 words)
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- [Zodia](/content/docs/docs/zodia/index.html): Stake with Figment from Zodia (21 words)
- [Coinbase Prime](/content/docs/docs/coinbase/index.html): Stake with Figment from Coinbase Prime (84 words)
- [Validator Lifecycle](/content/docs/docs/lifecycle-eth-validator/index.html): The lifecycle of an ETH validator (click to expand)
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- [docs/docs/index-2.html](/content/docs/docs/index-2.html) (290 words)
- [Rewards](/content/docs/docs/how-eth-rewards-work/index.html): Ethereum staking rewards are more complex than those on other networks, so we've provided APIs to help you track every bit and piece of them. They're best understood in the context of where they're generated: on the execution layer (EL) or consensus layer (CL).
Consensus Layer (CL) Rewards
Consensus… (389 words)
- [Entry/Exit Queues](/content/docs/docs/queues-activation-and-deactivation/index.html): Our ETH Network Estimates endpoint returns estimates (in hours) for
entry queue : how long between depositing ETH to a validator and that validator being active & earning rewards. This is the activation_estimate field exit queue: broken down between exit : how long between exiting a validator and th… (152 words)
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- [Claim Jito MEV Rewards](/content/docs/docs/claiming-jito-mev-rewards/index.html): Claim Jito MEV rewards with Jito's harvest UI (90 words)
- [Self Bond](/content/docs/reference/build-avalanche-self-bond-tx/index.html): This endpoint is only necessary when performing the self-bond transaction. This is for customers that have their own AVAX node and are not delegating to Figment's public node. Please reach out to us in slack or at sales@figment.io in order to spin up a WLV for AVAX. (183 words)
- [Changelog](/content/docs/changelog/index.html) (74 words)
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- [Stake](/content/docs/reference/solana-stake/index.html): Creates a new stake account and returns a delegating transaction to sign.
Minimum stake amount is 1.1 SOL.
For devnet, use DaRwg7fkGs6Dnbh2cwPwmcsottXCuLBafCAJuQKySZq7 as the vote account.

Supports both standard recent blockhash nonces (default) and durable nonces (more information here ):
For stan… (194 words)
- [Withdraw](/content/docs/reference/near-withdraw/index.html) (86 words)
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- [Rewards Rates](/content/docs/reference/cardano-srr/index.html) (75 words)
- [Press - Figment](/content/company/press/page/5/index.html): Stay current on the latest news, press releases, and Figment coverage from around the staking and institutional crypto ecosystem. (285 words)
- [Page not found - Figment](/content/staking/protocols/stacks/index.html) (22 words)
- [Pagination](/content/docs/reference/pagination/index.html): Endpoints that return lists of objects support page-based pagination requests.
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Parameter Type Description page[number] number The page number page[size] number The number of items to include in the response. Default is 50, max is 100. If a number above max is passed, default will be returned… (108 words)
- [Press - Figment](/content/company/press/page/4/index.html): Stay current on the latest news, press releases, and Figment coverage from around the staking and institutional crypto ecosystem. (284 words)
- [Sui (SUI) Staking - Figment](/content/staking/protocols/sui/index.html): Sui is a delegated Proof-of-Stake blockchain that enables horizontally scalable throughput, with competitive speed at low costs. The protocol uses Move, a programming language that focuses on security by using a modular architecture. The Move programming language used by Sui allows parallel execution and horizontal throughput scalability without additional complexity for node operators. (878 words)
- [NEAR (NEAR) Staking - Figment](/content/staking/protocols/near-protocol/index.html): NEAR Protocol is a highly scalable and developer friendly Layer 1 decentralized application platform. NEAR primarily focuses on scalability via sharding, and intends to onboard billions of users through its intuitive, user-friendly design and seamless user experience boosting Web3 adoption. NEAR is built to be easy to use for developers by using JavaScript as a coding language. Hundreds of projects are already building dApps on NEAR. (959 words)
- [Press - Figment](/content/company/press/page/7/index.html): Stay current on the latest news, press releases, and Figment coverage from around the staking and institutional crypto ecosystem. (298 words)
- [Polkadot (DOT) Staking - Figment](/content/staking/protocols/polkadot/index.html): Polkadot is an interoperability network allowing interacting protocols to benefit from a shared security environment. Polkadot is often referred to as a ‘metaprotocol’ – a protocol on which other protocols can operate. It facilitates a settlement environment that creates an ease of experience for projects that choose to execute within the Polkadot ecosystem via secure cross-chain message passing (XCMP) between chains and secured consensus on behalf of the validators that verify transactions for connected chains. The terminology used within the Polkadot community is that the relay chain is a ‘Layer 0’ protocol. (649 words)
- [Press - Figment](/content/company/press/page/2/index.html): Stay current on the latest news, press releases, and Figment coverage from around the staking and institutional crypto ecosystem. (310 words)
- [Avalanche (AVAX) Staking - Figment](/content/staking/protocols/avalanche/index.html): Avalanche is a decentralized Layer 1 network and smart contract platform that facilitates the creation of dApps, public and private blockchains, subnets, customizable virtual machines, and more. (701 words)
- [Injective (INJ) Staking - Figment](/content/staking/protocols/injective/index.html): Injective is the first blockchain built specifically for finance. It is an open, interoperable layer-one powering next-generation DeFi applications, including decentralized spot and derivatives exchanges, prediction markets, lending protocols, and more. (551 words)
- [Casper (CSPR) Staking - Figment](/content/staking/protocols/casper-network/index.html): Casper is a layer-one blockchain purpose-built for application development and scalability. It aims to support applications without sacrificing usability, cost, decentralization, or security. Casper uses a CBC Casper-based Proof-of-Stake (PoS) consensus protocol called Highway to secure the network and verify transactions. (667 words)
- [Celestia (TIA) Staking - Figment](/content/staking/protocols/celestia/index.html): Celestia is a Proof-of-Stake (PoS) blockchain with an accessible Data Availability (DA) layer. The DA layer offers networks the ability to leverage posting their data to Celestia without having to store and verify the data on their own chain. Importantly, Celestia introduces the concept of a technical ‘stack’ in the construction of blockchain networks, meaning that a given network can depend on another specialized network to provide a service within its ecosystem, in order to enable the dependent network to more efficiently accomplish its desired function/s by outsourcing certain key functions to specialized networks. (611 words)
- [Skale (SKL) Staking - Figment](/content/staking/protocols/skale/index.html): Skale is a layer-2 solution for Ethereum which provides containerized and virtualized elastic blockchains with Ethereum compatibility which are gasless, rapid and provisionable. Skale operates on an Ethereum-as-a-service model allowing users to create their own blockchain on Ethereum that can rapidly and elastically provision, de-provision and re-provision resources allowing effective scalability. (836 words)
- [Aptos (APT) Staking - Figment](/content/staking/protocols/aptos/index.html): Aptos is an advanced Layer 1 Proof-of-Stake protocol that strives to be among the most secure and scalable. Unlike other protocols built on commonly known smart contract languages such as Solidity and Rust, Aptos is built using the Move programming language along with the Move Virtual Machine. (812 words)
- [Cosmos (ATOM) Staking - Figment](/content/staking/protocols/cosmos-hub/index.html): Cosmos Hub is a Layer 1 protocol and one of the first protocols to successfully address the interoperability issue. Cosmos Hub effectively solves the problem of interoperability through its use of the Inter-Blockchain Communication (IBC) protocol ensuring that blockchain technology doesn’t remain siloed, inaccessible and that other protocols can communicate. Cosmos Hub’ mission is to have over a million different blockchains interconnecting constituting an internet of blockchains. (774 words)
- [Osmosis (OSMO) Staking - Figment](/content/staking/protocols/osmosis/index.html): Osmosis is the main interchain DEX in the Cosmos ecosystem where users can create liquidity and trade Inter- Blockchain Communication (IBC) enabled tokens. As an Automated Market Maker protocol, created using the Cosmos SDK, it is considered a Hub in the IBC ecosystem. (578 words)
- [Aleo (ALEO) Staking - Figment](/content/staking/protocols/aleo/index.html): Aleo is a privacy-focused Layer 1 blockchain that enables developers to build decentralized applications with zero-knowledge cryptography. It allows private user interactions while still retaining the ability to offer personalized experiences. (211 words)
- [Cronos - Figment](/content/staking/protocols/cronos/index.html): Cronos is a Layer-1 blockchain ecosystem purpose-built to power DeFi, NFTs, and Web3 gaming applications. With an emphasis on accessibility and scalability, Cronos aims to bridge the Cosmos and Ethereum ecosystems through an expanding family of chains (391 words)
- [Ethereum (ETH) - Figment](/content/staking/protocols/ethereum/index.html): Stake ETH with Figment. Track validator queues, earn rewards, and stake safely with slashing protection and easy monitoring. (311 words)
- [Audius (AUDIO) Staking - Figment](/content/staking/protocols/audius/index.html): Audius is a Web3 streaming platform designed for musicians – they can build a fanbase and share their music tracks with the world without the need to sign a record deal. Musicians are using Audius to create, grow, and monetize their work without needing a record label. Audius is built for musicians and fans to enjoy their music together with the highest quality streaming. (446 words)
- [Bitcoin (BTC) Staking - Figment](/content/staking/protocols/bitcoin/index.html): Bitcoin Layer 2s are projects that build upon the original Bitcoin blockchain, creating an additional layer for executing transactions. These solutions enhance Bitcoin's scalability by processing transactions off the main chain, using bitcoin itself as the gas token, and ultimately settling on the Bitcoin blockchain.    Bitcoin Layer 2s open the door to a myriad of advanced functionalities, including staking, smart contracts and decentralized applications, all while leveraging the robustness of the underlying Bitcoin network. As Bitcoin continues to evolve, Layer 2s represent a key milestone in its ongoing journey, enhancing its scalability and utility in the digital economy. (318 words)
- [Cardano (ADA) Staking - Figment](/content/staking/protocols/cardano/index.html): Cardano is a Proof-of-Stake blockchain that aims to solve the 3 most crucial issues all developing blockchains currently face; sustainability, scalability and interoperability. Cardano wants to overcome real-life problems such as information asymmetry and provide services for the unbanked world population. To achieve all of this, their continue to develop their own set of key innovative technologies. The native ADA token is the utility token on the Cardano network. ADA is used to pay for transactions, secure the network through staking and participate in governance. (397 words)
- [Concordium - Figment](/content/staking/protocols/concordium/index.html): Concordium is a secure, scalable Layer-1 blockchain built to enable enterprise-ready stablecoins with built-in trust and compliance. (178 words)
- [Espresso (ESPRESSO) Staking - Figment](/content/staking/protocols/espresso/index.html): Espresso is an EigenLayer Actively Validated Service (AVS) designed to address the limitations of current blockchain infrastructures by enhancing scalability and reducing transaction fees. Developed by Espresso Systems, it integrates a proof-of-stake consensus mechanism with ZK-Rollup technology. This combination allows Espresso to achieve high throughput, making blockchain services more accessible and efficient.  (255 words)
- [Figment Insights: Staking News, Updates & Analysis](/content/company/blog/index.html): Stay up to date on staking trends, protocol launches, product updates, and institutional insights from the Figment team. (143 words)
- [MultiversX (EGLD) Staking - Figment](/content/staking/protocols/multiversx/index.html): MultiversX is a Layer 1 distributed transactional computation protocol that relies on a sharded Proof of Stake architecture. MultiversX combines three types of sharding; state, transactions, and network, to produce a solution called “Adaptive State Sharding” that improves communication among shards and increases network performance through parallel processing. The network is built on WASM and carries its own Virtual Machine called the MultiversX Virtual Machine. This allows code to be written in C++, C, Rust typescript and compiled into WASM. (253 words)
- [dYdX (DYDX) Staking - Figment](/content/staking/protocols/dydx/index.html): dYdX is a decentralized derivatives exchange for digital assets. Users can permissionlessly trade perpetual futures on 36 different digital assets with low trading fees and access to leverage. (295 words)
- [Axelar (AXL) Staking - Figment](/content/staking/protocols/axelar/index.html): Axelar empowers dApp builders and blockchain ecosystems to unlock cross-chain communication. The Axelar protocol provides a uniform solution to cross-chain communication that’s designed to be interoperable with any chain. Axelar is decentralized by design, and satisfies plug-and-play connectivity with almost no work to integrate a new chain. The Axelar stack includes both cross-chain routing and application-level transfer protocols. (215 words)
- [Fireblocks Trust Company and Figment Enable Staking Under Qualified Custody for Leading NEAR Digital Asset Treasury SVRN - Figment](/content/insights/press_releases/fireblocks-trust-company-and-figment-enable-staking-under-qualified-custody-for-leading-near-digital-asset-treasury-svrn.html) (7 words)
- [Figment Achieves Full NORS Certification for Ethereum, Setting a New Standard for Institutional Staking Infrastructure - Figment](/content/insights/press_releases/figment-achieves-full-nors-certification-for-ethereum-setting-a-new-standard-for-institutional-staking-infrastructure.html) (7 words)
- [Ripple Accelerates Institutional Custody Adoption with Security, Compliance, and Staking Capabilities - Figment](/content/insights/press_releases/ripple-accelerates-institutional-custody-adoption-with-security-compliance-and-staking-capabilities.html) (7 words)
- [Coinbase Prime and Figment Expand Diversified Institutional Staking Access - Figment](/content/insights/press_releases/coinbase-prime-and-figment-expand-diversified-institutional-staking-access.html) (7 words)
- [Lorien Gabel, Co-Founder and CEO of Figment, speaks at GrowthCap Forum in Jackson Hole, WY - Figment](/content/insights/press_releases/lorien-gabel-co-founder-and-ceo-of-figment-speaks-at-growthcap-forum-in-jackson-hole-wy.html) (7 words)
- [Introducing a New Category of Stable Yield from OpenTrade, Powered by Figment Staking and Custodied by Crypto.com - Figment](/content/insights/press_releases/introducing-a-new-category-of-stable-yield-from-opentrade-powered-by-figment-staking-and-custodied-by-crypto-com.html) (7 words)
- [Two Prime and Figment Partner to Expand Institutional Access Across Bitcoin - Figment](/content/insights/press_releases/two-prime-and-figment-partner-to-expand-institutional-access-across-bitcoin.html) (7 words)
- [Bit Digital, One of the Largest Publicly Traded ETH Native Treasures, Selects Figment as Staking Provider - Figment](/content/insights/press_releases/bit-digital-selects-figment-as-staking-provider/index.html): Bit Digital — one of the largest publicly traded Ethereum treasuries — selects Figment as its primary non-custodial ETH staking provider to enhance security, performance, and institutional-grade infrastructure. (7 words)
- [Grayscale Selects Figment as a Staking Provider for U.S. ETH ETPs and SOL Trust - Figment](/content/insights/press_releases/grayscale-selects-figment-as-a-staking-provider-for-u-s-eth-etps-and-sol-trust.html) (7 words)
- [Figment Joins Japan Cryptocurrency Business Association (JCBA) to Promote Staking and Digital Asset Innovation for Businesses in Japan - Figment](/content/insights/press_releases/figment-joins-japan-cryptocurrency-business-association-jcba-to-promote-staking-and-digital-asset-innovation-for-businesses-in-japan.html) (7 words)
- [Figment Expands Institutional Staking into Latin America with New Regional Office and Head of LATAM - Figment](/content/insights/press_releases/figment-expands-institutional-staking-into-latin-america-with-new-regional-office-and-head-of-latam.html) (7 words)
- [Figment Selected As Primary Staking Provider for 3iQ Solana Staking ETF - Figment](/content/insights/press_releases/figment-selected-as-primary-staking-provider-for-3iq-solana-staking-etf.html) (7 words)
- [Figment Expands into Middle East, Amidst Rising Institutional Demand for Digital Assets - Figment](/content/insights/press_releases/figment-expands-into-middle-east-amidst-rising-institutional-demand-for-digital-assets.html) (7 words)
- [Copper and Figment Partner to Expand Institutional Staking - Figment](/content/insights/press_releases/copper-and-figment-partner-to-expand-institutional-staking.html) (7 words)
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- [eNor Securities Partners With Figment to Add Staking for Their Institutional Customers - Figment](/content/insights/press_releases/enor-securities-partners-with-figment-to-add-staking-for-their-institutional-customers.html) (7 words)
- [Figment Joins Blockchain Association to Advance U.S. Crypto Policy and Institutional Staking Adoption - Figment](/content/insights/press_releases/figment-joins-blockchain-association-to-advance-u-s-crypto-policy-and-institutional-staking-adoption.html) (7 words)
- [Zodia Custody expands staking options with Figment - Figment](/content/insights/press_releases/zodia-custody-expands-staking-options-with-figment/index.html) (7 words)
- [POSA’s New Chapter: Combining with CCI to Expand Staking Influence Worldwide - Figment](/content/insights/press_releases/posas-new-chapter-combining-with-cci-to-expand-staking-influence-worldwide.html) (7 words)
- [Blockchain Security Standards Council Launches to Protect Blockchain Systems - Figment](/content/insights/press_releases/blockchain-security-standards-council-launches-to-protect-blockchain-systems.html) (7 words)
- [Bastion Partners with Figment to Enable Enterprise-Grade Staking for Payments and Stablecoin Infrastructure - Figment](/content/insights/press_releases/bastion-partners-with-figment-to-enable-enterprise-grade-staking-for-payments-and-stablecoin-infrastructure.html) (7 words)
- [Figment's CEO Lorien Gabel Discusses a New Approach in Blockchain Rewards - Figment](/content/insights/press_releases/figments-ceo-lorien-gabel-discusses-a-new-approach-in-blockchain-rewards.html) (7 words)
- [MarketVector Indexes™ Launches the MarketVector™ Figment Ethereum Staking Reward Reference Rate and the MarketVector™ Figment Ethereum Total Return Index - Figment](/content/insights/press_releases/marketvector-indexes-launches-the-marketvector-figment-ethereum-staking-reward-reference-rate-and-the-marketvector-figment-ethereum-total-return-index.html) (7 words)
- [Mercado Bitcoin expands portfolio of staking coins with Solana - Figment](/content/insights/press_releases/bitcoin-market-expands-portfolio-of-staking-coins-with-solana.html) (7 words)
- [Virtune Offers Innovative Staking Solutions for its ETPs Powered by Figment Inc. - Figment](/content/insights/press_releases/english-virtune-offers-innovative-staking-solutions-for-its-etps-powered-by-figment-inc.html) (7 words)
- [Figment strengthens European presence with Swiss-focused staking services and strategic partnerships - Figment](/content/insights/press_releases/figment-strengthens-european-presence-with-swiss-focused-staking-services-and-strategic-partnerships.html) (7 words)
- [Page not found - Figment](/content/protocols/injective/index.html) (22 words)
- [Tetra](/content/docs/docs/tetra/index.html): Stake with Figment from Tetra (15 words)
- [Terms and Conditions of Staking for Fireblocks Customers - Figment](/content/terms-and-conditions-for-fireblocks-customers/index.html): Review the specific staking terms that apply to Fireblocks customers using Figment’s staking platform and services. (7,228 words)
- [Elements (UI)](/content/docs/docs/elements/index.html): 
If you don't have the developer resources to integrate with our API or simply want to integrate staking in your application faster, we have build Elements for you: a library of UI components for embeddable staking.
👉 Figment Elements on Github
Staking Widget

Features
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- [Figment app Terms of Use - Figment](/content/figment-app-terms-of-use/index.html): Review the terms governing the use of the Figment app, including staking functions, user responsibilities, and data policies. (4,391 words)
- [General Terms of Use - Figment](/content/general-terms-of-use/index.html): Understand the general terms and conditions that govern your use of Figment’s website, services, and digital infrastructure. (4,081 words)
- [Staking Terms of Use - Figment](/content/staking-terms-of-use/index.html): Review Figment’s terms and conditions for using our staking services, including responsibilities, risks, and disclaimers. (3,551 words)
- [Press - Figment](/content/company/press/page/3/index.html): Stay current on the latest news, press releases, and Figment coverage from around the staking and institutional crypto ecosystem. (295 words)
- [Blockchain Protocols - Figment](/content/staking/protocols/index.html): Discover 30+ staking protocols supported by Figment. Secure digital assets while participating in network growth and earning rewards. (548 words)
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- [BitGo - Figment](/content/staking/custodial-guides/bitgo/index.html): BitGo provides regulated custody, financial services, and core infrastructure for investors and builders alike., , ,  (126 words)
- [Slashing Coverage - Figment](/content/products/slashing-coverage/index.html): Protect your staked assets with scalable slashing coverage from Figment. (224 words)
- [Signup Now - Figment](/content/signup-now/index.html): Create your Figment account and start staking today. Access secure infrastructure, protocol support, and performance tracking. (323 words)
- [Staking - Figment](/content/staking/index.html): Stake your digital assets with Figment and earn optimized rewards through secure, institutional-grade infrastructure. (7 words)
- [Figment: Digital Asset Staking Built for Institutions - Figment](/content/the-complete-staking-solution/index.html): Earn rewards, manage risk, and unlock advanced staking capabilities with Figment.clients to earn rewards on their digital assets. (252 words)
- [Meet With Us - Figment](/content/company/meet-with-us/index.html): Let’s talk staking. Connect with the Figment team to explore how our solutions can support your digital asset strategy. (39 words)
- [Fireblocks - Figment](/content/staking/custodial-guides/fireblocks/index.html): Fireblocks is an easy to use platform to create new blockchain based products, and manage day-to-day digital asset operations., , ,  (161 words)
- [EigenLayer LP - Figment](/content/stake-eigenlayer/index.html): Stake ETH on EigenLayer with Figment. Enjoy institutional-grade restaking support, full control, and streamlined rewards tracking. (516 words)
- [Figment Consumer Privacy Rights Portal - Figment](/content/figment-consumer-privacy-rights-portal/index.html): Manage your personal data and privacy rights in accordance with CCPA and global data protection laws through this self-service portal. (178 words)
- [Launch Private Validators with Figment’s White Label Staking](/content/products/white-label-staking/index.html): Launch branded staking services with Figment’s white-label solution. Full control, zero infrastructure hassle. (151 words)
- [Staking Guides - Figment](/content/staking/staking-guides/index.html): Explore staking guides for major wallets and custodians. Learn how to stake with Figment using tools you already trust. (7 words)
- [Thank You](/content/thank-you-pdf-download/index.html): Thank you for your interest in Figment. Your resource is ready for download—explore our staking solutions and insights. (70 words)
- [Future of Crypto Custody for Banks Report - Figment](/content/download-our-report-future-of-crypto-custody-for-banks.html): Download our latest report on how banks can approach crypto custody, staking, and SAB 122—with insights on compliance and opportunity. (175 words)
- [Resources - Figment](/content/resources/index.html): Browse technical guides, reports, and industry resources to stay informed on staking trends and Figment’s latest insights. (7 words)
- [Infrastructure & Security - Figment](/content/resources/infrastructure-security/index.html): Learn how Figment’s infrastructure ensures staking reliability, high uptime, and institutional-grade security across all supported networks. (7 words)
- [Developers - Figment](/content/resources/developers/index.html): Developer tools and docs to help you integrate staking, access APIs, and launch institutional-grade Web3 infrastructure with Figment. (7 words)
- [Copper - Figment](/content/staking/custodial-guides/copper/index.html): End-to-end secure custody architecture for digital assets developed in partnership with pioneering institutions. (129 words)
- [Ethereum - Figment](/content/ethereum/index.html): Stake ETH with Figment and earn optimized rewards. Benefit from MEV-Boost, detailed reporting, and non-custodial ETH staking options. (7 words)
- [Zodia - Figment](/content/staking/custodial-guides/zodia/index.html): Zodia Custody is a leading institution-first digital asset custodian backed launched by Standard Chartered in association with Northern Trust, SBI Holdings, National Australia Bank and Emirates NBD. It enables institutional investors to navigate the digital asset future - simply, safely and without compromise. Through the combination of leading technology, custody, governance and compliance, Zodia Custody satisfies the complex needs of institutional investors., Learn how to set up Ethereum staking with Figment through Zodia Custody's Gateway interface. (170 words)
- [Staking For Digital Assets Built For Institutions - Figment](/content/stake-with-us/thank-you/index.html): Thank you for reaching out to stake with Figment. A member of our team will be in touch to support your staking strategy. (18 words)
- [Staking EigenLayer Now Complete - Figment](/content/stake-eigenlayer/eigenlayer-lp-thank-you/index.html): Thank you for staking EigenLayer with Figment. You’re now set up to restake ETH and track rewards using our secure platform. (14 words)
- [Subscribe to The Figment Newsletter - Figment](/content/newsletter/index.html): Stay informed with Figment’s monthly newsletter—industry insights, staking updates, and new protocol support delivered to your inbox. (83 words)
- [Staking EigenLayer Now Complete - Figment](/content/staking-stacks/thank-you/index.html): Thank you for staking Stacks with Figment. Your assets are now earning rewards on the Bitcoin-linked smart contract protocol. (19 words)
- [Coinbase Custody - Figment](/content/staking/custodial-guides/coinbase-custody/index.html): The trusted bridge to crypto markets for institutions. (81 words)
- [Ledger Enterprise - Figment](/content/staking/custodial-guides/ledger-enterprise/index.html): From crypto-curious to crypto-native, access everything you need to power your digital-asset business and elevate your self-custody experience., Learn how to stake your SOL tokens by selecting a validator, specifying your stake amount, and confirming your staking delegation transaction in Ledger Vault. (158 words)
- [Global Elements - Figment](/content/global-elements/index.html): Stake Now (9 words)
- [Finoa - Figment](/content/staking/custodial-guides/finoa/index.html): The regulated crypto platform for smart capital allocators. (262 words)
- [Rakkar - Figment](/content/staking/custodial-guides/rakkar/index.html): Rakkar is a leading digital asset custodian in Asia, delivering integrated custody and deployment solutions with unparalleled security and agility. (250 words)
- [Anchorage Digital - Figment](/content/staking/custodial-guides/anchorage-digital/index.html): Anchorage Digital is a regulated crypto platform that provides institutions with integrated financial services and infrastructure solutions., ,  (106 words)
- [Ledger - Figment](/content/staking/custodial-guides/ledger/index.html): Secure your digital assets with governance, treasury management and self-custody at scale., ,  (115 words)
- [Fordefi - Figment](/content/staking/custodial-guides/fordefi/index.html): Institutional MPC wallet for DeFi. (279 words)
- [Liminal - Figment](/content/staking/custodial-guides/liminal/index.html): A digital asset wallet and custody infrastructure, custom developed to suit Web3 Institutions’ asset management requisite.,  (273 words)
- [Komainu - Figment](/content/staking/custodial-guides/komainu/index.html): Komainu is a regulated digital asset custodian built by institutions for institutions and created as a joint venture between Nomura, digital asset manager CoinShares, and digital asset security company Ledger. (102 words)
- [Ripple - Figment](/content/staking/custodial-guides/ripple/index.html): Ripple’s payments, custody and stablecoin solutions empower financial institutions to integrate blockchain and digital assets into their business in a simple, secure, compliant way—all in one place.,  (115 words)
- [Tetra Trust - Figment](/content/staking/custodial-guides/tetra-trust/index.html): Canada’s first and only trust company licensed to custody digital assets.Tetra provides a solution to one of the last remaining problems preventing institutional adoption of the digital asset industry–custody. (274 words)
- [Taurus - Figment](/content/staking/custodial-guides/taurus/index.html): Taurus is a digital asset platform to custody, issue and manage cryptocurrencies, tokenized assets and digital currencies., ,  (144 words)
- [Balance - Figment](/content/staking/custodial-guides/balance/index.html): Balance is Canada’s largest digital asset custodian. Balance provides offline storage, warm infrastructure, and mobile approvals, in one solution. Confidently build your business without worrying about asset security. (100 words)
- [Cactus Custody - Figment](/content/staking/custodial-guides/cactus-custody/index.html): Cactus Custody offers digital asset custody, DeFi access, and OES/OTC settlement services to over 300 institutions worldwide, managing assets worth multiple billions. (95 words)
- [Tungsten - Figment](/content/staking/custodial-guides/tungsten/index.html): Tungsten specializes in custodial solutions that provide secure, compliant, and scalable infrastructure for Web3 digital assets. Designed to meet the demands of decentralized platforms, Tungsten’s custody solutions enable projects to custody digital assets with confidence. (107 words)
- [Cordial Systems - Figment](/content/staking/custodial-guides/cordial-systems/index.html): Cordial Systems delivers institutional-grade digital asset custody solutions with a focus on security and efficiency. With advanced protection and seamless integration, Cordial Systems simplifies the management of your digital assets. (103 words)
- [MSafe - Figment](/content/staking/custodial-guides/msafe/index.html): MSafe developed the first multi-signature, non-custodial digital assets management solutions built on Move. (85 words)
- [Dfns - Figment](/content/staking/custodial-guides/dfns/index.html): Dfns provides cutting-edge, API-first custody solutions designed for developers and enterprises. With a focus on security, scalability, and simplicity, Dfns enables seamless digital asset management through decentralized custody infrastructure. (113 words)
- [Paribu Custody - Figment](/content/staking/custodial-guides/paribu-custody/index.html): Paribu Custody provides secure and compliant digital asset custody solutions tailored for institutional investors. With robust security measures and seamless access to staking, Paribu Custody ensures reliable asset management without compromising control. (105 words)
- [Metamask - Figment](/content/staking/custodial-guides/metamask/index.html): MetaMask is a cryptocurrency wallet and a gateway to the Ethereum blockchain and other compatible networks, like those built on the EVM. It allows users to manage their digital assets, interact with decentralized applications (dApps), and participate in the broader Web3 ecosystem. MetaMask is available as a browser extension and a mobile app, making it accessible on various devices. (131 words)
- [Cobo - Figment](/content/staking/custodial-guides/cobo/index.html): Cobo is the digital asset custody platform built for exchanges, tokenization, and payment providers. Our institutional wallet infrastructure supports Custodial, MPC, Exchange, and Smart Contract Wallets via a single secure API. Through Wallet-as-a-Service, we deliver the security, compliance, and scalability needed to manage digital assets. (129 words)
- [Fortuna Custody - Figment](/content/staking/custodial-guides/fortuna-custody/index.html): Access Digital Asset Custody, Trading, DeFi and Staking built on a connected and licensed infrastructure with Fortuna, the leading licensed and insured Digital Asset Custodian in Ireland. (112 words)
- [Utila - Figment](/content/staking/custodial-guides/utila/index.html): Secure and control crypto assets across multiple blockchains, wallets, teams and users in one place. Build on top of our comprehensive wallet infrastructure with the highest levels of security and governance. (103 words)
- [Hex Trust - Figment](/content/staking/custodial-guides/hex-trust/index.html): Hex Trust offers fully regulated institutional digital asset Markets services, Custody and Staking to builders, investors and service providers. (92 words)
- [Solana (SOL) Staking - Stake Your SOL With Figment](/content/staking/protocols/solana/index.html): Solana is a permissionless, decentralized, and secure smart contract blockchain platform proposing to solve the scalability problem. Solana encodes the passage of time as data, called Proof of History (PoH), that leverages a verifiable delay function (VDF) to reduce transactional overhead between nodes in the network. Solana has created a user-friendly platform experience which has a diverse application ecosystem and high transaction activity in the realms of video games, NFTs and DeFi. Solana has multiple key technological innovations that enable unparalleled transaction speed and remarkably low fees. (796 words)
- [EigenLayer (EIGEN) Staking - Figment](/content/staking/protocols/eigenlayer/index.html): Earn ​​staking rewards with Figment and EigenLayer. EigenLayer is a multi-sided coordination marketplace where stakers, operators, and services come together. It is the first restaking protocol built on Ethereum and allows EIGEN tokens to be natively staked to EigenLayer operators. $EIGEN is the intersubjective work token behind EigenLayer. It is restakeable on many AVSs. The EIGEN token is now transferable, for more details read our blog here. (539 words)
- [Hyperliquid - Figment](/content/staking/protocols/hyperliquid/index.html): Hyperliquid is a high-performance layer-1 blockchain purpose-built for decentralized trading. Its native perpetuals DEX operates as an order book exchange with all state transitions—margin, matching, and execution—processed fully on-chain. Using its custom HyperBFT consensus protocol, the network currently handles over 200,000 orders per second with sub-second finality. (334 words)
- [Zero Gravity - Figment](/content/staking/protocols/zero-gravity/index.html): 0G is building a modular AI-focused infrastructure stack that combines decentralized data availability, storage, and AI compute into a unified architecture designed for large-scale on-chain AI applications. It is positioned as a high-performance modular data + compute layer rather than a traditional general-purpose L1. (460 words)
- [BNB (BNB) Staking - Figment](/content/staking/protocols/bnb/index.html): The BNB Chain is an EVM compatible chain that uses the Proof of Staked Authority consensus mechanism (PoSA) posed as a solution to bring programmability and interoperability to the Binance Chain. PoSA can be seen as a hybrid between Proof of Stake and Proof of Authority mechanism. (239 words)
- [Lombard - Figment](/content/staking/protocols/lombard/index.html): Lombard transforms Bitcoin from a passive asset into a productive one by issuing LBTC, a liquid, reward-producing Bitcoin token backed 1:1 by BTC. (321 words)
- [Polygon (POL) Staking - Figment](/content/staking/protocols/polygon/index.html): Polygon is a Layer 2 scaling solution for Ethereum and an EVM compatible sidechain. Polygon’s multi-chain architecture offers a suite of solutions that cater to different needs within the decentralized ecosystem. These solutions include Polygon PoS (Proof-of- Stake), Polygon zkEVM (Zero-Knowledge Ethereum Virtual Machine), and Polygon Miden, among others. Each of these components serves a specific purpose, such as improving transaction throughput, enhancing privacy, or providing app-specific chains. Polygon’s architecture is designed to be flexible, modular, and developer-friendly, making it an ideal choice for businesses and projects seeking to leverage the power of blockchain technology. (747 words)
- [Tempo - Figment](/content/staking/protocols/tempo/index.html) (538 words)
- [Canton - Figment](/content/staking/protocols/canton/index.html) (345 words)
- [Story - Figment](/content/staking/protocols/story/index.html): Story Protocol is a Layer 1 blockchain designed specifically to bring intellectual property management on-chain. It enables creators to tokenize IP as NFTs (IP Assets), attach programmable licenses, and automate royalty distribution through smart contracts. (364 words)
- [Towns - Figment](/content/staking/protocols/towns/index.html): TOWNS is a decentralized protocol for building real-time messaging applications with blockchain-secured communication infrastructure. It consists of an EVM-compatible Layer 2 chain (built on Base), decentralized “stream” nodes that deliver encrypted messages, and smart contracts managing Spaces, permissions, and token economy rules. TOWNS empower communities to create programmable “Spaces” where permissions, subscriptions, and roles are governed on-chain.  (461 words)
- [Fetch - Figment](/content/staking/protocols/fetch/index.html): Fetch.ai is a decentralized Layer 1 network designed to power autonomous AI agents and machine learning applications. It enables the creation of “digital twins” — software agents that can perform tasks, access data, and execute transactions on behalf of users or organizations. (431 words)
- [Zama - Figment](/content/staking/protocols/zama/index.html): Zama is an open-source cryptography protocol enabling confidential smart contracts on public blockchains. It introduces programmable privacy using Fully Homomorphic Encryption (FHE), allowing applications to compute directly on encrypted data without revealing sensitive information on-chain. (427 words)
- [Monad - Figment](/content/staking/protocols/monad/index.html): Monad is a high-performance, EVM-compatible Layer 1 blockchain designed to hyperscale Ethereum’s smart contract ecosystem. Built from the ground up for speed, efficiency, and parallelization, Monad introduces a rearchitected execution and consensus model that delivers over 10,000 transactions per second and sub-second finality, without sacrificing EVM compatibility. (200 words)
- [How Leading Platforms Are Turning Staking into Revenue Lines - Figment](/content/insights/how-leading-platforms-are-turning-staking-into-revenue-lines.html): See how regulated platforms like Uphold and eToro built new staking revenue lines with Figment and Fireblocks—faster, safer, and without building in-house. (685 words, Jul 20, 2026)
- [Figment's Q2 2026 Solana Validator Report - Figment](/content/insights/figments-q2-2026-solana-validator-report/index.html): This report covers Figment's main Solana validator and its activity through April, May, and June 2026 (Epochs 949–994). (972 words, Jul 17, 2026)
- [Figment's Q2 2026 Ethereum Validator Report - Figment](/content/insights/figments-q2-2026-ethereum-validator-report/index.html): This report covers Figment's active Ethereum validators throughout April, May, and June 2026. (1,063 words, Jul 17, 2026)
- [How France’s Banque Delubac Built a Compliant Custody and Staking Offering - Figment](/content/insights/how-frances-banque-delubac-built-a-compliant-custody-and-staking-offering.html): France's first MiCA-licensed bank launched institutional ETH staking with Figment and Taurus — regulated custody, no wallets or keys for clients. (863 words, Jul 8, 2026)
- [Expanding Access to Institutional Staking Infrastructure in Japan - Figment](/content/insights/expanding-access-to-institutional-staking-infrastructure-in-japan.html): Figment has partnered with Curvegrid, a Tokyo-based digital asset infrastructure company, to bring institutional-grade staking to financial institutions operating in Japan. Why Japan, why now Japan’s market has moved past the pilot phase. Regulatory clarity has improved significantly, and the question for institutions has shifted from whether to engage with digital assets to how to… (326 words, Jun 15, 2026)
- [Figment Named Staking Services Provider of the Year by Hedgeweek® - Figment](/content/insights/figment-named-staking-services-provider-of-the-year-by-hedgeweek.html): Figment has been named Staking Services Provider of the Year at the Hedgeweek® Global Digital Assets Awards 2026. The Hedgeweek® awards recognize excellence across the institutional digital asset landscape, drawing nominations and votes from fund managers, allocators, and service providers globally. Being selected in this context reflects the trust institutions have placed in Figment’s infrastructure… (297 words, Jun 12, 2026)
- [Ethereum's Most Active Quarter Ever: What It Means for Institutional Stakers - Figment](/content/insights/ethereums-most-active-quarter-ever-what-it-means-for-institutional-stakers.html): Ethereum just completed its most active quarter in the network's history. In Q1 2026, the network processed 200.4 million transactions — the first time it has ever crossed 200 million in a single quarter. (1,595 words, May 28, 2026)
- [The Anatomy of a Solana Validator: Where Rewards Originate and Which Rewards are Durable - Figment](/content/insights/the-anatomy-of-a-solana-validator-where-rewards-originate-and-which-rewards-are-durable.html): Two Solana validators can post nearly identical Staking Reward Rates (SRRs) and still be running fundamentally different businesses underneath. Learn more about Solana Validators here. (2,325 words, May 21, 2026)
- [Glamsterdam: What Ethereum's Next Upgrade Means for Institutional Stakers - Figment](/content/insights/glamsterdam-what-ethereums-next-upgrade-means-for-institutional-stakers.html): Ethereum's Pectra upgrade reshaped how validators manage balances. The next upgrade, Glamsterdam, will materially improve exit liquidity.  (1,298 words, May 5, 2026)
- [Figment Solana Shred Data Now Available via bloXroute - Figment](/content/insights/figment-solana-shred-data-now-available-via-bloxroute.html): Figment's Solana validator shred data is now accessible through bloXroute’s Blockchain Distribution Network (BDN). (272 words, Apr 16, 2026)
- [Figment's Q1 2026 Solana Validator Report - Figment](/content/insights/figments-q1-2026-solana-validator-report/index.html): This report covers Figment's main Solana validator and its activity through January, February, and March 2026 (Epochs 904–949). (980 words, Apr 15, 2026)
- [Figment's Q1 2026 Ethereum Validator Report - Figment](/content/insights/figments-q1-2026-ethereum-validator-report/index.html): This report covers Figment's active Ethereum validators throughout January, February, and March 2026. (893 words, Apr 15, 2026)
- [Execution Layer Rewards vs. Consensus Layer Rewards: A Guide for Institutional Ethereum Stakers - Figment](/content/insights/execution-layer-rewards-vs-consensus-layer-rewards-a-guide-for-institutional-ethereum-stakers.html): Ethereum rewards come from two distinct layers of the protocol, and they respond to mainly different forces. In 2025, that dynamic has become more pronounced: Rewards overall have been compressing as staking participation grows, while execution layer rewards have shown wider swings driven by shifting onchain conditions. (1,036 words, Apr 13, 2026)
- [Regulatory Pulse: US SEC March 17 Release – How it Relates to Staking - Figment](/content/insights/march-17-sec-release-how-it-relates-to-staking/index.html): The SEC and CFTC align on crypto staking, confirming it’s not a securities offering and advancing clearer regulation ahead of the CLARITY Act. (295 words, Mar 20, 2026)
- [Regulatory Pulse: Japan - Figment](/content/insights/regulatory-pulse-japan/index.html): Japan is redefining digital asset regulation with a move to FIEA, aligning with global standards and clarifying how staking and custody will be treated. (814 words, Mar 19, 2026)
- [BlackRock Selects Figment as a Validator - Figment](/content/insights/blackrock-selects-figment-as-a-validator/index.html): Figment is proud to have been selected by BlackRock to provide validator infrastructure for ETHB. (264 words, Mar 16, 2026)
- [Figment Upgrades Solana Infrastructure with Rakurai Client - Figment](/content/insights/figment-upgrades-solana-infrastructure-with-rakurai-client.html): What is Rakurai? Rakurai is a new Solana validator client focused on optimizing block scheduling, low-latency, and high-throughput infrastructure. Rakurai’s architecture is purpose-built to maximize rewards through block packing efficiency and MEV capture. Importantly, they do not resort to block timing game manipulation with intentional delays past the target block time of 400ms. Unlike modified… (689 words, Mar 10, 2026)
- [Polkadot’s Dynamic Allocation Pool (DAP): An Evolution in Issuance and Staking - Figment](/content/insights/polkadots-dynamic-allocation-pool-dap-an-evolution-in-issuance-and-staking.html): Polkadot is preparing for a significant economic upgrade: the introduction of the Dynamic Allocation Pool (DAP). Learn more. (776 words, Feb 19, 2026)
- [Figment Partners with Ripple Custody to Strengthen Institutional Staking Infrastructure - Figment](/content/insights/figment-partners-with-ripple-custody-to-strengthen-institutional-staking-infrastructure.html): Ripple has selected Figment to support and scale its staking strategy. Under this partnership, Ripple leverages Figment’s institutional-grade staking solutions, enabling regulated institutions to access enterprise-grade staking for leading Proof-of-Stake networks like Ethereum and Solana. Unlocking Staking for Regulated Institutions This partnership is designed for regulated institutions—such as banks—seeking to participate in staking while meeting… (452 words, Feb 9, 2026)
- [Setting a Higher Bar for Institutional Staking: Figment Achieves NORS Full Certification for Ethereum - Figment](/content/insights/setting-a-higher-bar-for-institutional-staking-figment-achieves-nors-full-certification-for-ethereum.html): Figment becomes the first Full NORS–certified node operator in North America and Europe, reinforcing its leadership in secure, compliant staking infrastructure. (685 words, Feb 4, 2026)
- [Understanding the BeaconScore: A Consensus-Layer View of Validator Performance - Figment](/content/insights/understanding-the-beacon-score-a-consensus-layer-view-of-validator-performance.html): Capturing a validator’s effectiveness is the goal of the BeaconScore. The calculation looks at the three consensus layer activities that carry rewards: attestations, proposals and sync committee participation. (1,014 words, Jan 27, 2026)
- [Beyond the Basics: Understanding Rewards on Ethereum - Figment](/content/insights/beyond-the-basics-understanding-rewards-on-ethereum.html): As a leader in Ethereum staking, Figment has been at the forefront of the network’s evolution. Ethereum presents a multifaceted ecosystem where validators play a pivotal role in maintaining network security and consensus.  In our effort to provide staking services and educate our clients, we’ve compiled this comprehensive guide to understanding rewards on Ethereum. From… (1,827 words, Jan 22, 2026)
- [Beyond the Basics: Navigating Ethereum Penalties - Figment](/content/insights/beyond-the-basics-navigating-ethereum-penalties/index.html): In the complex world of Ethereum staking, understanding rewards is only half the battle. Before delving into this topic, we recommend reading our companion piece, “Beyond the Basics: Understanding Rewards on Ethereum,” which lays the foundation for grasping the full spectrum of Ethereum staking rewards. Building on that knowledge, this article takes a deep dive… (1,507 words, Jan 22, 2026)
- [Beyond the Basics: Assessing Ethereum Performance - Figment](/content/insights/beyond-the-basics-assessing-ethereum-performance/index.html): As the Ethereum staking ecosystem continues to evolve, understanding validator performance becomes increasingly crucial for both seasoned stakers and newcomers alike. At Figment, we recognize that grasping performance metrics requires a holistic understanding of the Ethereum network.  Before diving into this topic, we strongly recommend reading our previous articles in this series: “Beyond the Basics:… (1,439 words, Jan 22, 2026)
- [ETH Staking Update: Activations Are Back in the Lead - Figment](/content/insights/eth-staking-update-activations-are-back-in-the-lead.html): After months of relative equilibrium in Ethereum’s validator set, a clear shift is underway. Validator activations are once again outpacing exits, signaling renewed staking demand and growing participation across multiple investor segments. (649 words, Jan 22, 2026)
- [Inside Zama: How Fully Homomorphic Encryption Brings Programmable Privacy to Public Blockchains - Figment](/content/insights/inside-zama-how-fully-homomorphic-encryption-brings-programmable-privacy-to-public-blockchains.html): This article walks through Zama’s architecture in detail, explaining how confidential computation is coordinated across on-chain contracts, off-chain FHE coprocessors, and a decentralized key management system, without requiring any changes to the underlying blockchain. (1,429 words, Jan 21, 2026)
- [Figment’s Q4 2025 Solana Validator Report - Figment](/content/insights/figments-q4-2025-solana-validator-report/index.html): This report covers Figment’s main Solana validator and its activity through October, November, and December of 2025. (1,901 words, Jan 15, 2026)
- [Figment’s Q4 2025 Ethereum Validator Report - Figment](/content/insights/figments-q4-2025-ethereum-validator-report/index.html): This report covers all of Figment’s active Ethereum validators throughout October, November, and December of 2025. (1,432 words, Jan 15, 2026)
- [Figment, Ledger, and Lombard Partner to Bring Rewards for BTC Holders - Figment](/content/insights/figment-ledger-lombard-btc-holders/index.html): Figment is proud to collaborate with Ledger and Lombard to bring BTC rewards directly to self-custodied Bitcoin holders.,  (743 words, Jan 14, 2026)
- [2026 Regulatory Momentum and Staking: U.S. - Figment](/content/insights/2026-staking-regulatory-momentum-u-s-market/index.html): Figment shares updates on regulatory momentum on digital assets in the United States. (750 words, Jan 12, 2026)
- [Zama First Look: Bringing compliant confidentiality on-chain - Figment](/content/insights/zama-first-look-bringing-compliant-confidentiality-on-chain.html): Zama is an open-source cryptography company and protocol tackling that paradox. In a nutshell, Zama enables confidential smart contracts on public blockchains. (1,000 words, Jan 9, 2026)
- [Update: Advancing Stablecoins in Canada - Figment](/content/insights/update-advancing-stablecoins-in-canada/index.html): Canada’s draft Stablecoin Act brings stablecoin issuance under Bank of Canada oversight, aligning the market with global regulatory frameworks. (525 words, Dec 16, 2025)
- [Figment Expands Into Central Asia Through Collaboration With Fonte Capital - Figment](/content/insights/figment-expands-into-central-asia-through-collaboration-with-fonte-capital.html): Figment enters the Kazakhstan market as Fonte Capital selects its primary institutional staking provider for newly launched digital-asset ETFs. Singapore – December 10, 2025 – Figment is pleased to announce its expansion into Central Asia through a new collaboration with Fonte Capital — a Kazakhstan-based asset manager and regulated ETF issuer operating within the Astana… (454 words, Dec 9, 2025)
- [Fusaka is Here: Key Impacts for ETH Stakers & Validators - Figment](/content/insights/fusaka-is-here-key-impacts-for-eth-stakers-validators.html): Fusaka is (nearly) here, and with it comes one of the most meaningful steps forward for Ethereum scaling and validator operations since Dencun. (931 words, Dec 2, 2025)
- [Monad Mainnet Is Live: Stake MON with Figment - Figment](/content/insights/monad-mainnet-is-live-stake-mon-with-figment/index.html): MON holders can now delegate to Figment’s validator to start earning staking rewards on a network designed to push EVM performance to its limits. (534 words, Nov 24, 2025)
- [Monad First Look: Hyperscaling the EVM - Figment](/content/insights/monad-first-look-hyperscaling-the-evm/index.html): Read on to learn more about how Monad has reinvented the EVM to supercharge its performance. (1,710 words, Nov 18, 2025)
- [Founder's Update - Figment](/content/insights/figment-introduces-stablecoin-staking/index.html): Figment introduces institutional-grade stablecoin staking with secure custody, legal protections, and enhanced yield powered by hedged SOL staking. (496 words, Nov 17, 2025)
- [Figment's Migration to Firedancer: Unlocking Next-Generation Solana Validator Performance - Figment](/content/insights/figments-migration-to-firedancer-unlocking-next-generation-solana-validator-performance.html): Figment recently migrated its flagship Solana validator to Firedancer*, Jump Crypto's next-generation validator client. (999 words, Nov 11, 2025)
- [Validator Consolidations: A Smarter Way to Switch Staking Providers on Ethereum - Figment](/content/insights/validator-consolidations-a-smarter-way-to-switch-staking-providers-on-ethereum.html): With Ethereum’s Pectra upgrade, stakers gain a powerful new tool: validator consolidations. (766 words, Nov 4, 2025)
- [Polkadot Asset Hub Migration: What Figment Stakers Need to Know - Figment](/content/insights/polkadot-asset-hub-migration-what-figment-stakers-need-to-know.html): On November 4, 2025, Polkadot will complete one of its most significant upgrades to date: migrating key network functions, including balances, staking, and governance, from the Relay Chain to the Polkadot Asset Hub. (670 words, Oct 30, 2025)
- [Coinbase Prime and Figment Expand Diversified Institutional Staking Access - Figment](/content/insights/coinbase-figment-expand-divisified-institutional-staking.html): Figment and Coinbase Prime expand staking integration beyond Ethereum, surpassing $2B in assets staked across leading Proof-of-Stake networks. (408 words, Oct 28, 2025)
- [Ethereum’s Fusaka Upgrade: What Validators and Stakers Need to Know - Figment](/content/insights/ethereums-fusaka-upgrade-what-validators-and-stakers-need-to-know.html): Ethereum’s next major upgrade, Fusaka, marks an important milestone in the network’s ongoing scalability journey. (1,245 words, Oct 20, 2025)
- [Figment’s Q3 2025 Solana Validator Report - Figment](/content/insights/figments-q3-2025-solana-validator-report/index.html): This report covers Figment’s main Solana validator and its activity through July to September, 2025. On Solana, Figment is one of the largest independent protocol staking providers. (1,155 words, Oct 16, 2025)
- [Figment’s Q3 2025 Ethereum Validator Report - Figment](/content/insights/figments-q3-2025-ethereum-validator-report/index.html): This report covers all of Figment’s active Ethereum validators throughout July, August, and September of 2025. On Ethereum, we are one of the largest independent protocol staking providers. Unless otherwise stated, all of the data utilized in this report is powered by Figment’s Data team.  (785 words, Oct 16, 2025)
- [Figment Acquires Rated](/content/insights/figment-acquires-rated/index.html): Figment acquires Rated to expand transparency and data integrity in staking. (318 words, Oct 16, 2025)
- [Global Digital Asset Market Insights for Q4 2025: Bitcoin Yield, Stablecoin Investment Solutions, and TradFi Strategies - Figment](/content/insights/global-digital-asset-market-insights-for-q4-2025/index.html): Figment’s market insights: BTC yield tactics, DATs below NAV, perpetual DEX rise, stablecoin evolution, IBIT’s gateway, and staking’s TradFi shift. (1,821 words, Oct 14, 2025)
- [Grayscale Selects Figment as a Staking Provider for U.S. ETH ETPs and SOL Trust - Figment](/content/insights/grayscale-selects-figment-as-a-staking-provider/index.html): Grayscale selects Figment for its first U.S. Ethereum and Solana staking ETPs, driving institutional staking growth. (345 words, Oct 9, 2025)
- [Bitcoin Staking Without Compromise: Why Native BTC Staking Matters - Figment](/content/insights/bitcoin-staking-without-compromise-why-native-btc-staking-matters.html): Nearly a year after the first BTC staking networks began deploying to mainnet, demand for capital-efficient bitcoin is growing. Learn more. (1,831 words, Oct 3, 2025)
- [The Rise of Proprietary Market Makers on Solana - Figment](/content/insights/the-rise-of-proprietary-market-makers-on-solana/index.html): Proprietary, “Prop” or “Dark” Automated Market Markets (AMMs) such as SolFi, Humidifi and Tessera V on Solana are absorbing a meaningful share of Solana volume. (956 words, Oct 2, 2025)
- [Lido V3 Explained: Customizable Staking with stVaults - Figment](/content/insights/lido-v3-explained-customizable-staking-with-stvaults.html): This article provides an overview of Lido V3, what it is, how it differs from previous versions, and why it represents a significant shift for both individual vault owners and institutional participants. (1,960 words, Sep 30, 2025)
- [How to Maximize Diversification and De-Risk Your ETH Staking Operations - Figment](/content/insights/how-to-maximize-diversification-and-de-risk-your-eth-staking-operations.html): Ethereum (ETH) staking resilience comes from depth across diverse client software, infrastructure, and operational risk mitigation. (1,890 words, Sep 23, 2025)
- [Sui Update: Onchain Growth, Staking Rewards, and Secure Staking with Figment - Figment](/content/insights/sui-update-onchain-growth-staking-rewards-and-secure-staking-with-figment.html): Sui throughout 2025 shows sustained on-chain activity and a vibrant staking economy. (896 words, Sep 18, 2025)
- [Fireblocks Recognizes Figment for Security Leadership at SPARK 2025 - Figment](/content/insights/fireblocks-recognizes-figment-for-security-leadership-at-spark-2025.html): Fireblocks recognized Figment as the Security Champion of the Year, accepted by COO & Chief Security Officer, Annalea Sanders. (473 words, Sep 17, 2025)
- [Ethereum’s Exit Queue Hits Record High: What Stakers Need to Know - Figment](/content/insights/ethereums-exit-queue-hits-record-high-what-stakers-need-to-know.html): Ethereum’s validator exit queue has spiked reaching new highs, raising fair questions about timelines and rewards. (948 words, Sep 15, 2025)
- [Figment Security Update - Figment](/content/insights/figment-security-update/index.html): Figment’s staking services were not impacted by the Sept 8, 2025 attacks. All assets are secure, with added verification of resilience. (452 words, Sep 10, 2025)
- [Figment’s Next Step in Compliance: Utilizing Ultra Sound’s OFAC-Filtering Relay - Figment](/content/insights/figments-next-step-in-compliance-utilizing-ultra-sounds-ofac-filtering-relay.html): In line with this commitment, we are pleased to announce that we will soon be integrating Ultra Sound’s OFAC-filtering relay into our Ethereum infrastructure. (419 words, Sep 3, 2025)
- [Stake SUI in the Figment App: Secure, Simple, Institutional Staking - Figment](/content/insights/stake-sui-in-the-figment-app-secure-simple-institutional-staking.html): Sui (SUI) is now available for staking directly in the Figment App, giving institutions a fast, secure, and intuitive way to delegate with Figment’s trusted infrastructure and start earning rewards.,  (486 words, Aug 25, 2025)
- [SEC Guidance on Liquid Staking Is an Important Step For Continued Institutional Adoption and Liquidity - Figment](/content/insights/sec-guidance-on-liquid-staking-is-an-important-step-for-continued-institutional-adoption-and-liquidity.html): On August 5, the SEC’s Division of Corporation Finance released new guidance on liquid staking, expanding on its May 29 statement on solo, self-custodial, and custodial staking. (654 words, Aug 6, 2025)
- [Solana Block Times: Why Validator Speed Matters - Figment](/content/insights/solana-block-times-why-validator-speed-matters/index.html): While uptime matters, Solana's unique architecture makes block production speed equally critical to your staking rewards, network health, and the user experience across the entire ecosystem. (1,670 words, Aug 6, 2025)
- [10 Years of Ethereum: How Staking Transformed the World’s Smart Contract Platform - Figment](/content/insights/10-years-of-ethereum-how-staking-transformed-the-worlds-smart-contract-platform.html): From a whitepaper vision to a global, institutional-grade financial layer, trace Ethereum’s decade-long journey and discover why staking has become the cornerstone of its future. View our report here. (425 words, Jul 31, 2025)
- [Why July’s Legislative Moves Are Helping Ignite U.S. Staking Growth - Figment](/content/insights/july-legislative-moves-ignite-us-staking-growth/index.html): The U.S. is embracing regulated staking. GENIUS and CLARITY mark a turning point for institutional staking, stablecoins, and the digital asset market. (960 words, Jul 30, 2025)
- [Announcing Firedancer Support: The Future of High-Performance Solana Staking - Figment](/content/insights/announcing-firedancer-support-the-future-of-high-performance-solana-staking.html): Figment is on mainnet for Firedancer, Jump Crypto’s new Solana validator client. (1,074 words, Jul 30, 2025)
- [Stake NEAR in the Figment App: Secure, Simple, Institutional Staking - Figment](/content/insights/stake-near-in-the-figment-app-secure-simple-institutional-staking.html): NEAR Protocol (NEAR) is now available for staking via the Figment App, which provides a user-friendly and feature-rich experience to manage positions for a range of digital assets, control staking and track rewards. (545 words, Jul 28, 2025)
- [Figment Joins BAM Alpha: Advancing Solana's Protocol Staking Future - Figment](/content/insights/figment-joins-bam-alpha-advancing-solanas-protocol-staking-future.html): Figment was selected as one of the exclusive alpha validators for Jito's Block Assembly Marketplace (BAM). Learn more. (892 words, Jul 23, 2025)
- [Figment’s Q2 2025 Ethereum Validator Report - Figment](/content/insights/figments-q2-2025-ethereum-validator-report/index.html): This report covers all of Figment’s active Ethereum validators throughout April, May, and June of 2025. (1,218 words, Jul 11, 2025)
- [Validator Performance and Risk: A Guide for Institutional Ethereum Stakers - Figment](/content/insights/validator-performance-and-risk-a-guide-for-institutional-ethereum-stakers.html): As Ethereum cements its role in decentralized finance, staking has become a critical pillar of the ecosystem. Learn more about staking ethereum. (1,268 words, Jul 11, 2025)
- [Figment’s Q2 2025 Solana Validator Report - Figment](/content/insights/figments-q2-2025-solana-validator-report/index.html): This report covers Figment’s main Solana validator and its activity through April to June, 2025. (1,052 words, Jul 11, 2025)
- [Compliance at the Core: Why OFAC-Compliant MEV Relays Matter for Institutional Ethereum Stakers - Figment](/content/insights/compliance-at-the-core-why-ofac-compliant-mev-relays-matter-for-institutional-ethereum-stakers.html): In this post, we explore what OFAC-compliant relays are, why they matter, and how institutions can ensure their Ethereum validators are aligned with both stringent compliance mandates and optimal performance. (791 words, Jul 11, 2025)
- [Alpenglow: Solana’s New Consensus Protocol Built for Real-Time Blockchains - Figment](/content/insights/alpenglow-solanas-new-consensus-protocol-built-for-real-time-blockchains.html): Solana’s Agave client and consensus protocol are evolving to meet their stated roadmap goals to Increase Bandwidth and Reduce Latency. (888 words, Jul 10, 2025)
- [Figment Now Supports Staking on Cronos - Figment](/content/insights/figment-now-supports-staking-on-cronos/index.html): We’re excited to announce that staking on Cronos is now live with Figment. (456 words, Jul 8, 2025)
- [Track Your Solana Staking Rewards with Figment via Ledger Live - Figment](/content/insights/track-your-solana-staking-rewards-with-figment-via-ledger-live.html): We’re excited to announce that Solana staking activity is now live in our Ledger Live staking dapp.,  (604 words, Jul 7, 2025)
- [Ethereum Staking: Second Half of 2025 Outlook - Figment](/content/insights/ethereum-staking-second-half-of-2025-outlook/index.html): Ethereum staking has cemented its role as a core part of the network, and a compelling opportunity for institutions. (977 words, Jun 20, 2025)
- [The ETH Staking Queue Is Growing — Here’s Why Institutions Are Moving Now - Figment](/content/insights/ethstakingqueue/index.html): The queue for activating Ethereum validators is experiencing a significant uptick, reaching one-year highs not seen since 2024’s Dencun upgrade piqued adoption with increased network capacity and lower transaction fees.  (1,110 words, Jun 18, 2025)
- [Figment Launches Integration with Crypto.com to Offer Institutions Secure Staking Solutions - Figment](/content/insights/figment-launches-integration-with-crypto-com-to-offer-institutions-secure-staking-solutions.html): Figment, the leading provider of institutional staking infrastructure, announced a new partnership with Crypto.com. (432 words, Jun 10, 2025)
- [US Regulatory Activity Since May 29th Continued: What it Means for Staking and Figment's Clients - Figment](/content/insights/us-regulatory-activity-since-may-29th-continued-what-it-means-for-staking-and-figments-clients.html): Figment engages with U.S. policymakers as SEC guidance and new legislation signal growing support for non-custodial staking and institutional adoption. (761 words, Jun 3, 2025)
- [IOTA Staking Support Now Live with Figment - Figment](/content/insights/iota-staking-support-now-live-with-figment/index.html): Figment now supports IOTA staking. Securely delegate your IOTA to Figment’s validator to earn rewards and support the IOTA Layer-1 network. (526 words, Jun 3, 2025)
- [Starknet Staking Support Now Live on Figment - Figment](/content/insights/starknet-staking-support-now-live-on-figment/index.html): Figment is proud to support staking on Starknet, the first general-purpose Layer 2 rollup to introduce staking directly on L2. (314 words, Jun 2, 2025)
- [Regulatory Clarity on Staking: What the SEC’s May 29 Statement Means for Figment and Our Clients - Figment](/content/insights/regulatory-clarity-on-staking-what-the-secs-may-29-statement-means-for-figment-and-our-clients.html): SEC affirmed that protocol staking, when performed by node operators, third party providers, or custodians, does not involve the offer or sale of securities. (547 words, May 30, 2025)
- [Commissioner Hester Peirce, Head of the U.S. Crypto Task Force, Gives Perspective: Staking Is Not Covered by Securities Law - Figment](/content/insights/commissioner-hester-peirce-head-of-the-u-s-crypto-task-force-gives-perspective-staking-is-not-covered-by-securities-law.html): A pivotal shift is underway in U.S. crypto regulation, and it’s good news for staking. Learn more about the latest here. (665 words, May 23, 2025)
- [DoubleZero First Look: The Internet Layer for Solana and Beyond - Figment](/content/insights/doublezero-first-look-the-internet-layer-for-solana-and-beyond.html): DoubleZero combines underutilized fiber-optic cable networking links into a synchronized network. Learn more. (1,922 words, May 22, 2025)
- [Canton First Look: Bringing Traditional Finance Onchain - Figment](/content/insights/canton-first-look-bringing-traditional-finance-onchain.html): Canton is a privacy-enabled blockchain network built from the ground up to serve as a global infrastructure layer for finance. (1,960 words, May 21, 2025)
- [Initia Mainnet Goes Live: The Future of Modular Blockchain Scaling - Figment](/content/insights/initia-mainnet-goes-live-the-future-of-modular-blockchain-scaling.html): After extensive testnet participation, Figment is excited to support the launch of Initia’s mainnet, providing institutional-grade staking services. (415 words, Apr 25, 2025)
- [Understanding Ethereum Preconfirmations: What Stakers Need to Know - Figment](/content/insights/understanding-ethereum-preconfirmations-what-stakers-need-to-know.html): As Ethereum evolves, one emerging concept is changing how transactions are included and executed: preconfirmations (556 words, Apr 24, 2025)
- [Figment’s Q1 2025 Solana Validator Report - Figment](/content/insights/figments-q1-2025-solana-validator-report/index.html): This report covers Figment’s main Solana validator and its activity through January to March, 2025. (1,051 words, Apr 15, 2025)
- [Figment’s Q1 2025 Ethereum Validator Report - Figment](/content/insights/figments-q1-2025-ethereum-validator-report/index.html): This report covers all of Figment’s active Ethereum validators throughout January, February, and March of 2025. (1,151 words, Apr 15, 2025)
- [Buzz Launches a Community-Centered Aptos Validator - Figment](/content/insights/buzz-launches-a-community-centered-aptos-validator/index.html): Time to get off the sidelines, anon, it’s Aptos April, and Buzz is launching his own validator to help secure the Aptos network. (427 words, Apr 15, 2025)
- [Hyperliquid First Look: The Complete Onchain Financial Stack - Figment](/content/insights/hyperliquid-first-look-the-complete-onchain-financial-stack.html): Hyperliquid is redefining onchain finance with its Layer 1 blockchain, native orderbook exchange, HyperEVM smart contracts, and HYPE staking. (1,776 words, Apr 10, 2025)
- [Babylon Genesis Launches – Ushering in a New Era of Institutional Bitcoin Staking - Figment](/content/insights/babylon-genesis-launches-ushering-in-a-new-era-of-institutional-bitcoin-staking.html): Babylon unlocks Bitcoin’s productive potential with native BTC staking and dual-reward opportunities. Discover how Figment powers institutional access to Babylon. (581 words, Apr 10, 2025)
- [Figment Enables Institutional Bitcoin Staking via LBTC and Babylon - Figment](/content/insights/figment-enables-institutional-bitcoin-staking-via-lbtc-and-babylon.html): Figment x Lombard enables institutional Bitcoin staking rewards via Babylon. Discover how LBTC bridges BTC and DeFi while preserving security and liquidity. (528 words, Apr 9, 2025)
- [Introducing Figment Treasury Staking - Figment](/content/insights/introducing-figment-treasury-staking/index.html): In this article, we explore how staking fits into treasury management and key considerations for implementing it effectively. (868 words, Apr 2, 2025)
- [Staking and Taxation Considerations for Digital Assets - Figment](/content/insights/staking-and-taxation-considerations-for-digital-assets.html): Learn how staking rewards are taxed across jurisdictions. Figment explains income tax, sales tax, UBTI, and ECI considerations for digital asset staking. (1,211 words, Mar 31, 2025)
- [Figment Expands Institutional Staking into Latin America with New Regional Office and Head of LATAM - Figment](/content/insights/figment-expands-institutional-staking-into-latin-america.html): Figment expands into Latin America with a new São Paulo office, appointing Sthefano Batista as Head of LATAM to drive institutional staking growth. (507 words, Mar 31, 2025)
- [Figment Announces Support for the Hoodi Testnet - Figment](/content/insights/figment-announces-support-for-the-hoodi-testnet/index.html): To ensure a seamless testing environment for institutional participants, Figment is pleased to announce our support for the Hoodi testnet. (349 words, Mar 31, 2025)
- [Babylon Launch Coming Soon: Here’s What You Need to Know - Figment](/content/insights/babylon-launch-coming-soon-heres-what-you-need-to-know.html): Babylonchain, Babylon Protocol’s Layer 1 blockchain and the first Bitcoin Secured Network (BSN), is gearing up for its mainnet launch. (624 words, Mar 26, 2025)
- [Pectra Upgrade FAQ: General Overview - Figment](/content/insights/pectra-upgrade-faq-general-overview/index.html): Ethereum’s Pectra upgrade is live, introducing validator balance increases to 2,048 ETH, faster deposits, and Execution Layer-triggered withdrawals. (986 words, Mar 11, 2025)
- [What the Pectra and Fusaka Ethereum Upgrades Mean for Institutional Staking - Figment](/content/insights/what-the-pectra-and-fusaka-ethereum-upgrades-mean-for-institutional-staking.html): Ethereum’s 2025 roadmap includes Pectra and Fusaka. Learn how validator balance changes, PeerDAS, and EOF will impact staking and scalability. (1,018 words, Mar 5, 2025)
- [Initia First Look: A Network for Interwoven Rollups - Figment](/content/insights/initia-first-look-a-network-for-interwoven-rollups/index.html): If the future is modular, Initia is holistically rebuilding the modular, multichain approach to solve scalability. (1,282 words, Feb 27, 2025)
- [Solana’s Timely Vote Credits: Reduce (Vote) Latency - Figment](/content/insights/solanas-timely-vote-credits-reduce-vote-latency/index.html): Solana’s Timely Vote Credits incentivize low-latency validators and higher rewards. See how Figment adapts its infrastructure for institutional SOL stakers. (888 words, Feb 25, 2025)
- [Optimize Your Solana Staking Strategy with Figment - Figment](/content/insights/optimize-your-solana-staking-strategy-with-figment/index.html): In Q4, Figment achieved all-time high staking rewards with an exceptional Staking Rewards Rate (SRR) of 8.42%. (658 words, Feb 21, 2025)
- [Gmonad World - Monad Public Testnet goes Live - Figment](/content/insights/gmonad-world-monad-public-testnet-goes-live/index.html): Monad’s public testnet is live. Figment, an early validator partner, shares insights from private testnet operations and prepares for mainnet launch. (531 words, Feb 19, 2025)
- [Story Protocol Mainnet Goes Live: Bringing IP On-Chain - Figment](/content/insights/story-protocol-mainnet-goes-live-bringing-ip-on-chain.html): Story Protocol enables creators to register, license, and monetize IP on-chain. Figment provides secure staking services from day one of mainnet. (404 words, Feb 13, 2025)
- [EIP-7521: A Look into Ethereum's Proposed Validator Upgrades and Their Impact - Figment](/content/insights/eip-7521-a-look-into-ethereums-proposed-validator-upgrades-and-their-impact.html): The Pectra upgrade may bring EIP-7521, changing ETH staking with MaxEB, validator consolidation, and slashing updates. Figment explains the impacts. (1,548 words, Feb 10, 2025)
- [Ethereum's Pectra Upgrade: What Stakers Need to Know - Figment](/content/insights/ethereums-pectra-upgrade-what-stakers-need-to-know/index.html): Ethereum Pectra combines EL and CL upgrades with major staking changes—validator consolidation, triggerable exits, and reduced activation times. (1,256 words, Feb 10, 2025)
- [Berachain Mainnet Goes Live: Q5 has Arrived - Figment](/content/insights/berachain-mainnet-goes-live-q5-has-arrived/index.html): Berachain is live on mainnet with Proof of Liquidity consensus. Figment offers institutional staking for BERA and BGT from day one. (427 words, Feb 6, 2025)
- [How to Stake Solana on Ledger Live: A Beginner's Guide - Figment](/content/insights/how-to-stake-solana-on-ledger-live-a-beginners-guide.html): Stake SOL using Ledger Live with Figment validators. Maintain full custody, earn staking rewards, and benefit from Figment’s enterprise-grade infrastructure.,  (852 words, Feb 4, 2025)
- [Ledger by Figment Q4 2024 Solana Validator Report - Figment](/content/insights/ledger-by-figment-q4-2024-solana-validator-report/index.html): Figment’s Ledger validator outperformed Solana’s network in Q4 2024 with 8.15% SRR—24% higher than average. (807 words, Jan 30, 2025)
- [Echo Protocol - First Look - Figment](/content/insights/echo-protocol-first-look/index.html): Echo partners with Figment to deliver secure BTC bridging, Aptos DeFi access, and staking rewards through the eAPT liquid staking token. (633 words, Jan 27, 2025)
- [Building the Future of Institutional Staking: Figment's 2024 Review and 2025 Vision - Figment](/content/insights/building-the-future-of-institutional-staking/index.html): See how Figment expanded protocol coverage, secured $15B AUM, and advanced ETH and Bitcoin staking innovation (1,322 words, Jan 24, 2025)
- [Figment’s Q4 2024 Ethereum Validator Report - Figment](/content/insights/figments-q4-2024-ethereum-validator-report/index.html): Discover how Figment’s Ethereum validators outperformed in Q4 2024 with strong rewards, 99.9% uptime, and unmatched safety against slashing. (1,231 words, Jan 23, 2025)
- [Figment’s Q4 2024 Solana Validator Report - Figment](/content/insights/figments-q4-2024-solana-validator-report/index.html): Discover how Figment’s Solana validator delivered higher rewards, 99% voting effectiveness, and risk-adjusted performance throughout Q4 2024. (974 words, Jan 22, 2025)
- [This Month at Figment: Jito MEV 🚀 Bitcoin Security & Outlook, Namada Mainnet & More](/content/insights/this-month-at-figment/index.html): From Solana to Bitcoin to Namada, Figment reports on record staking rewards, privacy innovations, and performance upgrades shaping 2025. (431 words, Jan 9, 2025)
- [Bitcoin in 2024 & Outlook 2025: Year in Review - Figment](/content/insights/bitcoin-in-2024-outlook-2025-year-in-review/index.html): Explore Bitcoin’s 2024 milestones—from ETFs to halving—and see how Layer 2s, regulation, and institutional adoption will define its future in 2025. (1,357 words, Jan 2, 2025)
- [Firedancer: A New Era for Solana's Network Performance - Figment](/content/insights/firedancer-a-new-era-for-solanas-network-performance.html): What is Firedancer? Firedancer is an innovative validator client developed by Jump Crypto that represents a complete rewrite of Solana’s validator software in the C++ programming language. Unlike the current Solana Labs validator client that operates as a single process, Firedancer employs a modular architecture composed of individual Linux processes called “tiles” Each tile handles… (765 words, Dec 18, 2024)
- [Jito-Solana and Maximal Extractable Value (MEV) Driving All-Time High Staking Reward Rates with Figment - Figment](/content/insights/jito-solana-and-maximal-extractable-value-mev-driving-all-time-high-staking-reward-rates-with-figment.html): Record-breaking staking rewards are here on Solana. As of Epoch 701 (November 24th-26th, 2024), Figment’s validators are at an 11.78% staking reward rate (SRR) for SOL, with Maximal Extractable Value (MEV) rewards at all-time highs. Source: 21co / Solana: Estimated Staking APY by Epoch, MEV Rewards in Grey This surge in rewards isn’t just a… (711 words, Dec 12, 2024)
- [Bitcoin Secured Networks - Leveraging Bitcoin Security for New Chains - Figment](/content/insights/bitcoin-secured-networks-leveraging-bitcoin-security-for-new-chains.html): BSNs are protocols that utilize Babylon's Bitcoin staking protocol to secure their operations using Bitcoin's robust economic security. (407 words, Dec 6, 2024)
- [How to Stake Namada (NAM): A Beginner's Guide - Figment](/content/insights/how-to-stake-namada-nam-a-beginners-guide/index.html): What is Namada? Namada is a privacy-focused blockchain that uses Cubic Proof-of-Stake (CPoS) consensus mechanism. By staking your NAM tokens, you can participate in securing the network while earning rewards. This guide will walk you through the complete staking process. What to Know About Namada Before Staking NAM Token The NAM token is critical to… (646 words, Dec 5, 2024)
- [Namada Mainnet Goes Live: A New Era of Blockchain Privacy and Interoperability - Figment](/content/insights/namada-mainnet-goes-live-a-new-era-of-blockchain-privacy-and-interoperability.html): Namada’s mainnet is now live. As a leading provider of staking infrastructure, Figment is thrilled to be part of this project that is set to redefine privacy standards in the blockchain ecosystem. Namada, the first implementation of the Anoma protocol, is designed to facilitate private transfers of fungible and non-fungible assets across multiple blockchain networks.… (314 words, Dec 5, 2024)
- [The Case For Points - Staking Bitcoin On The Babylon Network - Figment](/content/insights/the-case-for-points-staking-bitcoin-on-the-babylon-network.html): Babylon is a staking project that uses the underlying value of Bitcoin to secure a variety of Proof-of-Stake networks. The idea is that eventually stakers of Bitcoin on the Babylon network would, like on any other network, be compensated for securing the network.  The current phase of the network provides “points” to a limited group… (1,062 words, Dec 4, 2024)
- [This Month at Figment: Babylon Cap-3 Opening In December 🔥Ethereum Beyond The Basics Series & More - Figment](/content/insights/this-month-at-figment-babylon-cap-3-opening-in-december-f0-9f-94-a5ethereum-beyond-the-basics-series-more.html): Babylon Cap-3: Unlocking Bitcoin Staking Opportunities Babylon has announced the launch of Cap 3, opening on December 10, 2024, at around 11:00 AM UTC. This is a duration-based cap that will last roughly a week. This allows users to earn points while contributing to network security. Early stakers are rewarded with more points their participation… (542 words, Dec 3, 2024)
- [Safety Over Liveness: Breaking Down the Uptime Metric for Validator Performance - Figment](/content/insights/safety-over-liveness-breaking-down-the-uptime-metric-for-validator-performance.html): Key points Uptime is an over-simplified metric that doesn’t accurately capture performance  Slashing risks are more material than minor downtime / inactivity Network downtime tolerance could mean immaterial penalties for inactivity Network reward structures could mean full rewards despite inactivity Figment provides Slashing, Downtime, and Missed Rewards coverage, ensuring real rewards protections rather than relying… (1,195 words, Nov 26, 2024)
- [Solana's Breakthrough: How 2024's Wins Shape 2025's Opportunities - Figment](/content/insights/solanas-breakthrough-how-2024s-wins-shape-2025s-opportunities.html): Solana’s Milestone Year 2024 was indeed a milestone year for Solana. Solana’s continued infrastructure upgrades throughout the depths of the 2022-2023 bear market now make it significantly more resilient during congestion periods. Talented and committed builders continued to expand an ecosystem of feature-rich dApps, wallets, and new crypto native tools, only possible on Solana. From… (1,093 words, Nov 25, 2024)
- [Babylon: Bitcoin Staking Guide - Figment](/content/insights/babylon-bitcoin-staking-guide/index.html): Learn more about how to stake BTC on Babylonchain using this step by step guide. (765 words, Nov 24, 2024)
- [Figment Announces Support for Fragmetric - Figment](/content/insights/figment-announces-support-for-fragmetric/index.html): We are excited to announce that Figment is a node operator for Fragmetric, a liquid restaking protocol built on Solana. This integration enables our users to participate in Solana’s growing restaking ecosystem while maximizing the utility of their staked assets through Liquid Restaking Tokens (LRTs). What is Fragmetric? Fragmetric is a Liquid Restaking Station, and… (404 words, Nov 21, 2024)
- [Berachain BGT Staking Guide: A Step-by-Step Walkthrough - Figment](/content/insights/berachain-bgt-staking-guide-a-step-by-step-walkthrough.html): Berachain has emerged as an innovative Layer 1 blockchain, introducing a unique Proof-of-Liquidity consensus mechanism that reimagines how validators, stakers, and applications interact. You can read more in depth about Berachain in our first look here. At its core, Berachain’s BGT (Bera Governance Token) staking system offers a distinctive approach where staking rewards are intrinsically… (479 words, Nov 6, 2024)
- [This Month at Figment: Our Solana & ETH Validator Reports Now Live 🔥Figment Elements & More - Figment](/content/insights/this-month-at-figment-our-solana-eth-validator-reports-now-live-f0-9f-94-a5figment-elements-more.html): Figment’s Solana Validator Report Now Live Figment has released its comprehensive Solana Validator Report for Q3 2024, highlighting key metrics, trends, and insights into validator performance on the Solana network. This report examines validator uptime, commission rates, and voting behavior, looking at factors driving decentralization and security within the network. Figment’s report provides valuable data… (407 words, Nov 5, 2024)
- [Introducing Figment Elements: UI Widgets for Embeddable Staking - Figment](/content/insights/introducing-figment-elements-ui-widgets-for-embeddable-staking.html): Highlights: You can now embed staking in your app with a few lines of code. No API, just frontend Elements is available for Ethereum, Solana, and Babylon – with more to come It supports custom wallet signing as well as WalletConnect by default Integrating staking in your platform can be a time-consuming and developer-intensive process,… (422 words, Oct 24, 2024)
- [Story Protocol First Look: Bringing IP on-chain - Figment](/content/insights/story-protocol-first-look-bringing-ip-on-chain/index.html): Intellectual property is one of the largest asset classes in the world and also among the best equipped to expand through the internet. By allowing content to be shared freely and instantly around the world, the internet provides a perfect platform for all types of intellectual property to proliferate and be reused.  Despite the fact… (1,420 words, Oct 22, 2024)
- [Ledger by Figment Q3 2024 Solana Validator Report - Figment](/content/insights/ledger-by-figment-q3-2024-solana-validator-report/index.html): This report covers the Ledger by Figment Solana validator and its activity throughout the months of July, August, and September in 2024. On Solana, we are one of the largest independent protocol staking providers. All of the data utilized in this report is powered by Figment’s Data team unless otherwise stated.  To gain a complete… (642 words, Oct 15, 2024)
- [Figment’s Q3 2024 Solana Validator Report - Figment](/content/insights/figments-q3-2024-solana-validator-report/index.html): This report covers Figment’s main Solana validator and its activity throughout July, August, and September 2024. On Solana, we are one of the largest independent protocol staking providers. Unless otherwise stated, all of the data utilized in this report is powered by Figment’s Data team.  To gain a complete understanding of a validator’s performance, it… (674 words, Oct 9, 2024)
- [Solana Ecosystem Evolves: Figment Supports Jito (Re)staking - Figment](/content/insights/solana-ecosystem-evolves-figment-supports-jito-restaking.html): Figment, the leading staking provider, is excited to announce support for restaking on Solana via Jito. (601 words, Oct 7, 2024)
- [This Month at Figment: Our Digital Asset Sidebar Recap 🔥EIGEN token transferability Now Live & More - Figment](/content/insights/this-month-at-figment-our-digital-asset-sidebar-recap-f0-9f-94-a5eigen-token-transferability-now-live-more.html): Figment’s Digital Asset Sidebar V3 Recap Figment was delighted to host the third installment of our Digital Assets Sidebar in the heart of Singapore. Positioned alongside Token2049, one of the most prominent gatherings in the Web3 space. The event featured in-depth discussions and valuable networking opportunities, spotlighting the most important trends shaping the digital asset… (361 words, Oct 3, 2024)
- [EIGEN Token: Navigating the New Era of EigenLayer Staking - Figment](/content/insights/eigen-token-navigating-the-new-era-of-eigenlayer-staking.html): With the recent announcement of the $EIGEN token and its transferability, the Ethereum restaking ecosystem is growing. (631 words, Oct 1, 2024)
- [Figment’s Digital Asset Sidebar V3 Recap - Figment](/content/insights/figments-digital-asset-sidebar-v3-recap/index.html): Last week, Figment was delighted to host the third installment of our Digital Assets Sidebar in the heart of Singapore. Positioned alongside Token2049, one of the most prominent gatherings in the Web3 space, our event quickly became a focal point for industry leaders and innovators. Figment’s Sidebar offered a more institutional focused event, with in-depth… (1,489 words, Sep 25, 2024)
- [Aleo Mainnet Launches: Ushering in a New Era of Privacy-First Blockchain - Figment](/content/insights/aleo-mainnet-launches-ushering-in-a-new-era-of-privacy-first-blockchain.html): Aleo is a layer-1 blockchain platform that prioritizes privacy and scalability using zero-knowledge proofs. (399 words, Sep 18, 2024)
- [River Protocol First Look: Redefining Online Communities - Figment](/content/insights/river-protocol-first-look-redefining-online-communities.html): River Protocol’s aim is to redefine online community membership through a novel L2-based messaging protocol. (1,583 words, Sep 16, 2024)
- [Babylon’s Bitcoin Staking Contract Explained - Figment](/content/insights/babylons-bitcoin-staking-contract-explained/index.html): Bitcoin is a proof-of-work blockchain without smart contract capabilities, making it extremely challenging to build native apps without the use of a trusted bridge to another blockchain. Babylon has created a novel way of using existing features of Bitcoin so that delegators can stake their BTC natively on Bitcoin to provide additional security for the… (997 words, Sep 12, 2024)
- [Berachain Beyond the Basics: Exploring Proof of Liquidity Consensus - Figment](/content/insights/berachain-beyond-the-basics-exploring-proof-of-liquidity-consensus.html): In traditional Proof-of-Stake consensus, incentive alignment between network participants is largely siloed between two categories of actors: blockspace producers and blockspace consumers.  Blockspace producers (validators and their delegators) rely on on-chain activity to drive sustainable demand for the blocks they produce but have no way to directly support and incentivize on-chain activity. Similarly, blockspace consumers… (1,760 words, Sep 11, 2024)
- [This Month at Figment: Introducing Figment Vaults, Our Digital Asset Sidebar & Babylon Staking is now live! - Figment](/content/insights/this-month-at-figment-introducing-figment-vaults-our-digital-asset-sidebar-babylon-staking-is-now-live.html): Figment Vaults is Here Figment Vaults is now live, offering a simplified solution for institutional Ethereum staking. Figment Vaults provides a secure and user-friendly way to stake ETH, allowing investors to control their assets while accessing advanced staking features. This new service underscores Figment’s commitment to enhancing institutional access to the blockchain ecosystem with reliable… (389 words, Sep 4, 2024)
- [SAFE Staking Guide: How to Stake ETH with Figment - Figment](/content/insights/safe-staking-guide-how-to-stake-eth-with-figment/index.html): What is SAFE?  SAFE{Wallet} is a multi-signature smart contract wallet designed for cryptocurrency users, including companies, funds, developers, DAOs, and investors. It provides secure storage and management of digital assets across Ethereum and various EVM-compatible chains.  SAFE{Wallet} offers a range of features including integrated DeFi access, open-source code, transaction simulation, and customizable gas fees. Available… (331 words, Sep 4, 2024)
- [Introducing POL as Polygon's 2.0 Next-Generation Token - Figment](/content/insights/introducing-pol-as-polygons-2-0-next-generation-token.html): Key points: New token: POL is a new native PoS token that will encompass all MATIC core functionalities MATIC token: Legacy functions for MATIC and will maintain full backward compatibility Staked tokens will automatically be converted from MATIC into POL Initial supply of 10 billion POL Upon completing the original MATIC validator rewards schedule in… (1,157 words, Aug 29, 2024)
- [NORS Certification: How Figment is Helping Revolutionize Ethereum Staking Security Standards - Figment](/content/insights/nors-certification-how-figment-is-helping-revolutionize-ethereum-staking-security-standards.html): Figment, alongside industry leaders including Alluvial, AON, Blockdaemon, Chainproof, Coinbase, DV Labs, Eigen Labs, Galaxy, KPMG, Liquid Collective, Nexus Mutual, PwC, and Staked, is proud to announce the launch of the Node Operator Risk Standard (NORS) Certification for Ethereum. This certification, developed by a working group of leading entities in the blockchain space, is the… (601 words, Aug 27, 2024)
- [Babylon Mainnet: Everything BTC Stakers Need to Know - Figment](/content/insights/babylon-mainnet-everything-btc-stakers-need-to-know.html): Key Points: Babylon Chain goes live on mainnet on August 22 Mainnet will begin with a points system for staking Bitcoin to a specific finality provider There will be an initial minimum of .005 and maximum of .05 BTC per individual staking transaction The mainnet will have an overall cap of 1,000 BTC Figment’s finality… (722 words, Aug 19, 2024)
- [BNB Chain: Tokenomics - Figment](/content/insights/bnb-chain-tokenomics/index.html): The BNB Chain is an EVM compatible chain that uses the Proof of Staked Authority consensus mechanism (PoSA). Learn about BNB Chain tokenomics. (1,251 words, Aug 13, 2024)
- [Ethereum Withdrawals: A Comprehensive FAQ - Figment](/content/insights/ethereum-withdrawals-a-comprehensive-faq/index.html): As one of the most widely used and innovative blockchain platforms, Ethereum has revolutionized the way we think about decentralized applications and smart contracts. With its flexible and programmable blockchain architecture, Ethereum has allowed developers to create complex and secure applications that can run autonomously without any centralized control.  Since Ethereum transitioned to Proof-of-Stake on… (1,188 words, Aug 9, 2024)
- [Namada Tokenomics: A Guide to NAM Staking, Rewards, and Privacy Features - Figment](/content/insights/namada-tokenomics-a-guide-to-nam-staking-rewards-and-privacy-features.html): Namada: Tokenomics – What is Namada? Namada is a Proof-of-Stake Layer 1 that enables interchain, asset-agnostic data protection. Once Namada’s 5-phase mainnet launch is complete, it will support private transfers of any fungible or non-fungible asset issued on IBC-compatible networks. Namada will also leverage connections to other ecosystems to extend its privacy protection properties to… (1,426 words, Aug 8, 2024)
- [This Month at Figment: Q2 Solana Validator Report, Scaling Bitcoin: A Deep 🥽 into Bitcoin L2’s - Figment](/content/insights/this-month-at-figment-q2-solana-validator-report-scaling-bitcoin-a-deep-f0-9f-a5-bd-into-bitcoin-l2s.html): Figment’s Solana Validator Report is Here This in-depth analysis offers valuable insights into the performance, trends, and key metrics of Solana’s validator network. Throughout Q2, Figment’s average SRR throughout Q2 was 7.7%, which is higher than the network average SRR of 7.5% Whether you’re a validator, developer, or blockchain enthusiast, we provide the data you… (414 words, Aug 5, 2024)
- [Introducing Figment's Validator Cohorts: Customized Staking Solutions for Institutional Clients - Figment](/content/insights/introducing-figments-validator-cohorts-customized-staking-solutions-for-institutional-clients.html): We are excited to introduce Validator Cohorts, our innovative solution tailored to provide exclusive, high-performance customized environments for your validators. This feature allows you to customize validators within a segregated, optimized infrastructure to meet your requirements. What are the Benefits of Validator Cohorts? Segregated Environments: Your validators will operate in a dedicated infrastructure, ensuring no… (729 words, Jul 30, 2024)
- [Figment’s Q2 2024 Solana Validator Report - Figment](/content/insights/figments-q2-2024-solana-validator-report/index.html): This report covers Figment’s main Solana validator and its activity throughout the months of April, May, and June in 2024. On Solana, we are one of the largest independent protocol staking providers. All of the data utilized in this report is powered by Figment’s Data team unless otherwise stated.  To gain a complete understanding of… (1,417 words, Jul 18, 2024)
- [Simplifying Staking Data: How Figment's API Streamlines Blockchain Insights - Figment](/content/insights/simplifying-staking-data-how-figments-api-streamlines-blockchain-insights.html): Staking data plays a crucial role across many actors in the crypto space. (647 words, Jul 17, 2024)
- [Figment’s Q2 2024 Ethereum Validator Report - Figment](/content/insights/figments-q2-2024-ethereum-validator-report/index.html): This report covers all of Figment’s Ethereum validators that were active throughout the months of April, May, and June in 2024. On Ethereum, we are one of the largest independent protocol staking providers. All of the data utilized in this report is powered by Figment’s Data team unless otherwise stated.  In order to gain a… (1,613 words, Jul 11, 2024)
- [Bitcoin Layer 2 Solutions: Looking into Stacks and Babylon Chain - Figment](/content/insights/bitcoin-layer-2-solutions-looking-into-stacks-and-babylon-chain.html): The Importance of Bitcoin as a Decentralized Currency Bitcoin, the first decentralized digital currency, has revolutionized the concept of money and financial systems. Its decentralized nature ensures that no single entity controls the network, providing users with financial sovereignty and protection against censorship.  However, Bitcoin’s original design faces scalability and functionality limitations, with slower transaction… (1,318 words, Jul 11, 2024)
- [Solana Staking Made Simple: Introducing SOL Click-to-Stake in Figment App - Figment](/content/insights/solana-staking-made-simple-introducing-sol-click-to-stake-in-figment-app.html): Solana (SOL) staking is now available in the Figment App! This integration brings a seamless, user-friendly staking experience to SOL holders and the most comprehensive rewards tracking. Start earning rewards with just a few clicks. Key Features: Simple Staking Process: Delegate your SOL to our public validator in just a few clicks Wide Wallet Support:… (313 words, Jul 10, 2024)
- [Namada First Look: Redefining Privacy Standards - Figment](/content/insights/namada-first-look-redefining-privacy-standards/index.html): Namada is emerging as a platform designed to redefine the standards of privacy and interoperability in digital transactions. (1,577 words, Jul 8, 2024)
- [Web 3 for Beginners: An Introduction to Blockchain - Figment](/content/insights/web-3-for-beginners-an-introduction-to-blockchain/index.html): Blockchain Basics A blockchain is a decentralized digital ledger that records transactions across a network of computers. It consists of a chain of blocks, each containing a group of transactions. Key features of blockchain technology include: Distributed nature: The blockchain is shared across multiple nodes or validators, eliminating the need for a central authority. Immutability:… (659 words, Jul 6, 2024)
- [Espresso First Look: Enhancing Decentralization and Security - Figment](/content/insights/espresso-first-look-enhancing-decentralization-and-security.html): What is Espresso? Espresso is a shared sequencing marketplace, consensus mechanism (HotShot) and data availability layer (Tiramisu DA). It can be used by any L2 or application built on Ethereum, but is, arguably, especially beneficial to rollups, due to the commonality between rollups in their need for sequencing and data availability as well as guarantees… (960 words, Jul 3, 2024)
- [This Month at Figment: Supporting BabylonChain With Testnet, A Deep Dive 🏊 into Rewards & More - Figment](/content/insights/this-month-at-figment-supporting-babylonchain-with-testnet-a-deep-dive-f0-9f-8f-8a-into-rewards-more.html): Figment is Supporting BabylonChain – Now Live on Testnet Figment is now live on the BabylonChain testnet, allowing BTC stakers to directly stake to Figment’s Babylon finality provider. Once the mainnet launches, Bitcoin staking will be available directly through your Figment account. LEARN MORE The Three Types of Rewards & Fees on Solana You Can… (362 words, Jul 2, 2024)
- [Figment + FalconX: Unlocking the Potential of Staked ETH - Figment](/content/insights/figment-falconx-unlocking-the-potential-of-staked-eth.html): Figment is proud to announce its collaboration with FalconX, the leading institutional digital asset prime broker, to provide institutional clients with new opportunities to maximize the utility of their staked Ethereum (ETH) digital assets in an efficient and secure way. Through Figment’s robust staking infrastructure and MEV-Boost technology, FalconX’s institutional clients that qualify can earn… (548 words, Jul 1, 2024)
- [ETH Staking Security: How Risk-Adjusted Rewards Mitigate Forked Software Threats - Figment](/content/insights/eth-staking-security-how-risk-adjusted-rewards-mitigate-forked-software-threats.html): As Ethereum stakers navigate the landscape of staking rewards, it is crucial to understand Figment’s definition of risk-adjusted rewards and what they mean in real terms. (897 words, Jun 28, 2024)
- [Ethereum vs Celestia: The Ultimate ETH vs TIA Guide [2024] - Figment](/content/insights/ethereum-vs-celestia-the-ultimate-eth-vs-tia-guide-2024.html): The “Ethereum vs Celestia” comparison has become a central topic for developers, investors, and enthusiasts in the rapidly evolving blockchain technology landscape. Both platforms offer unique scalability, security, and decentralization approaches, driving debate within the crypto community. This guide explores the fundamental differences between Ethereum and Celestia, helping you understand their distinct roles and benefits.… (1,198 words, Jun 27, 2024)
- [BabylonChain First Look: Revolutionizing Bitcoin Staking and Security - Figment](/content/insights/babylonchain-first-look-revolutionizing-bitcoin-staking-and-security.html): BabylonChain is a new scaling solution and shared secure marketplace for Bitcoin. Learn more. (1,160 words, Jun 24, 2024)
- [Symbiotic First Look: Permissionless & Flexible Restaking - Figment](/content/insights/symbiotic-first-look-permissionless-flexible-restaking.html): In the rapidly evolving world of blockchain, the concept of shared security is gaining significant traction. Symbiotic, a groundbreaking protocol, is at the forefront of this movement, introducing permissionless restaking as a means to enhance the security and decentralization of networks.  With its recent launch and a successful seed funding round, Symbiotic is aiming to… (611 words, Jun 20, 2024)
- [EigenLayer Native ETH Restaking Guide for Ledger Enterprise Users - Figment](/content/insights/eigenlayer-native-eth-restaking-guide-for-ledger-enterprise-users.html): EigenLayer enables Ethereum stakers to simultaneously secure numerous services by restaking their staked ETH and creating pooled security. One can think of EigenLayer as a secure marketplace that connects restakers, operators, and builders, providing various benefits that can empower Ethereum holders. These advantages include improved scalability, heightened data security measures, and the potential for greater… (596 words, Jun 18, 2024)
- [Ethereum vs Polkadot: The Ultimate ETH vs DOT Guide [2024] - Figment](/content/insights/ethereum-vs-polkadot-the-ultimate-eth-vs-dot-guide-2024.html): In the ever-evolving world of blockchain technology, the “Ethereum vs Polkadot” comparison has become a discussion point for developers, investors, and enthusiasts. Both platforms offer unique approaches to scalability, security, and decentralization, fueling the debate within the crypto community. This guide explores the fundamental differences between Ethereum and Polkadot, helping you understand their distinct roles… (1,295 words, Jun 13, 2024)
- [Crypto Valley Conference 2024: Figment Insights and Highlights - Figment](/content/insights/crypto-valley-conference-2024-figment-insights-and-highlights.html): The Figment team recently returned from the Crypto Valley Conference in Rotkreuz, Switzerland. This event gathered the brightest minds in blockchain technology and innovation. As a leading institutional-focused staking provider, we were excited to engage in high-level discussions, share our expertise, and bring back key insights that will shape the future of our industry. Dive… (652 words, Jun 12, 2024)
- [EIGEN Tokenomics: EigenLayer's Token for Intersubjective Staking and Forking - Figment](/content/insights/eigen-tokenomics-eigenlayers-token-for-intersubjective-staking-and-forking.html): One of EigenLayer’s primary goals is to expand builders’ toolkits. Restaking allows builders to bootstrap their protocols and gives them greater flexibility to define the rules and penalties for operators running their protocols. In other words, builders can move beyond Ethereum’s consensus rules and develop their own, specifically tailored to their protocol. Restaking is an… (1,726 words, Jun 6, 2024)
- [Figment Announces Support for YieldNest - Figment](/content/insights/figment-announces-support-for-yieldnest/index.html): YieldNest, a liquid restaking protocol on Ethereum, is being integrated into Figment’s suite of supported networks. We are helping to redefine decentralized finance staking strategies and expand opportunities for ETH stakers. This marks a new chapter in simplifying staking through YieldNest’s carefully curated restaking strategies. What Is YieldNest? YieldNest is a liquid restaking protocol that… (460 words, Jun 5, 2024)
- [How to Select an EigenLayer Operator - Figment](/content/insights/how-to-select-an-eigenlayer-operator/index.html): Restaking has become the dominant theme in the Ethereum ecosystem this year. Restaking is the ability to secure multiple protocols with the same stake. Effectively this means using staked tokens and running software for additional protocols. EigenLayer is the implementation of restaking on Ethereum; it is a marketplace for decentralized trust (i.e., staked ETH), that… (1,609 words, Jun 4, 2024)
- [This Month at Figment: Maple Finance 🤝 Figment, A Look into EIP-7521 & More - Figment](/content/insights/this-month-at-figment-maple-finance-f0-9f-a4-9d-figment-a-look-into-eip-7521-more.html): Maple Finance and Figment Team Up for Institutional Solana & Ethereum Staking Figment is excited to collaborate with Maple Finance to provide institutional-grade staking for Solana and Ethereum. This integration combines Figment’s secure, certified infrastructure with Maple’s efficient and transparent platform. READ NOW Steakhouse Financial & Figment: Deep-Dive Into Restaking Webinar Figment is teaming up… (328 words, Jun 3, 2024)
- [Stacking on Stacks: Key Insights from Our Latest Webinar - Figment](/content/insights/stacking-on-stacks-key-insights-from-our-latest-webinar.html): In May Figment hosted the “Staking on Stacks” webinar. This brought together notable figures in the blockchain space to discuss the latest developments in the Stacks ecosystem and their implications for Bitcoin. The panelists included Chief Product Officer and Co-Founder, Andrew Cronk and Protocol Opportunities Lead, Drake Breeding, who sat down with Stacks Investor Relations… (1,012 words, May 31, 2024)
- [Figment Announces Support for Stacking on Stacks - Figment](/content/insights/figment-announces-support-for-stacking-on-stacks/index.html): Figment now supports stacking on the Stacks protocol, further enhancing our commitment to scaling Bitcoin to new heights, fostering an accessible, secure, and innovative blockchain ecosystem.  Empowering the Bitcoin Economy Through Stacks Stacks, a leading Layer 2 solution built on Bitcoin, introduces a range of advanced features aimed at expanding Bitcoin’s utility without compromising its… (411 words, May 30, 2024)
- [Figment’s Renzo Operator Simplifies Your Restaking Strategy - Figment](/content/insights/figments-renzo-operator-simplifies-your-restaking-strategy.html): Earlier this year Figment was announced as the primary node operator partner of Renzo, the first liquid restaking protocol to run Ethereum Layer 1 validator infrastructure and a specialized EigenLayer Operator to support Eigenlayer’s shared security implementation, also known as Restaking.  Restaking requires bonding either ETH or LSTs (such as stETH or cbETH) in smart… (612 words, May 22, 2024)
- [Rakkar Digital: A Leading APAC Custodian in Figment’s Ecosystem - Figment](/content/insights/rakkar-digital-a-leading-apac-custodian-in-figments-ecosystem.html): Rakkar Digital, Asia’s leading qualified digital asset custodian, is enhancing its capabilities by integrating Figment’s comprehensive staking services and enabling staking for major digital assets such as ETH, ADA, and ATOM. This integration establishes Rakkar Digital as a qualified third-party custodian within Figment’s network and showcases Figment’s commitment to expanding its reach in the Asia-Pacific… (488 words, May 16, 2024)
- [Solana vs Ethereum: A Complete SOL vs ETH Review - Figment](/content/insights/solana-vs-ethereum-a-complete-sol-vs-eth-review/index.html): Figment delve into the intricacies of Solana and Ethereum, to understand the strengths and challenges of each protocol. (1,543 words, May 14, 2024)
- [Maple Finance Collaborates with Figment for Institutional-Grade Solana and Ethereum Staking - Figment](/content/insights/maple-finance-collaborates-with-figment-for-institutional-grade-solana-and-ethereum-staking.html): Figment has collaborated its protocol staking solutions with Maple Finance, which sets itself apart as an innovative leader in the digital asset lending space with its diversified lending solutions. Now that Maple Finance can stake their client’s digital assets, it will provide more security for the network and provide an opportunity to earn rewards.  By… (558 words, May 14, 2024)
- [May Highlights: Solana MEV Insights, Ethereum Staking Guide, & More! - Figment](/content/insights/may-highlights-solana-mev-insights-ethereum-staking-guide-more.html): Jito Reporting Now Available Unlock new opportunities with Solana MEV now available via Figment Reporting, in partnership with Jito. This integration enhances transparency and offers valuable insights, allowing you to understand and leverage MEV effectively when staking Solana. Take advantage of these improvements to make smarter staking decisions and enhance network fairness and efficiency. READ… (421 words, May 8, 2024)
- [EigenLayer Restaking Guide - Figment](/content/insights/understanding-eigenlayer-step-by-step-re-staking-guide.html): This step-by-step guide will help you unlock the full potential of restaking through EigenLayer using the Figment app. (1,026 words, May 8, 2024)
- [Key EigenLayer Terms: Restaking Using the Figment App - Figment](/content/insights/key-eigenlayer-terms-re-staking-using-the-figment-app.html): The evolution of blockchain technology has introduced sophisticated mechanisms that enhance network security and efficiency. One such innovation in the Ethereum ecosystem is EigenLayer, which allows for a concept known as restaking. This article aims to demystify EigenLayer and its components, providing a clear understanding of how it works and what terms like restaking and… (1,628 words, May 8, 2024)
- [Bitvavo’s Digital Asset Staking Now Powered By Figment - Figment](/content/insights/bitvavos-digital-asset-staking-now-powered-by-figment.html): Bitvavo is pleased to announce its collaboration with Figment. Bitvavo’s staking services are now powered by Figment’s staking infrastructure. Bitvavo, Amsterdam based and the largest EUR spot crypto exchange globally, is now utilizing Figment’s institutional-grade infrastructure with their offered staking services to its customers. Bitvavo will stake assets on behalf of its clients across multiple… (610 words, May 1, 2024)
- [EigenLayer Native ETH Restaking Guide for Fordefi Users - Figment](/content/insights/eigenlayer-native-eth-restaking-guide-for-fordefi-users.html): This comprehensive guide is tailored for ETH holders under Fordefi custody who are ready to restake through EigenLayer via Figment.  If you’re currently staking ETH with Figment and intend to restake through EigenLayer, you’ll need to exit your validators. Following the Shapella upgrade, all Figment validators have been provisioned with 0x01 withdrawal addresses. However, it’s… (833 words, Apr 30, 2024)
- [Phantom Wallet Staking Guide for 2024 - Figment](/content/insights/solana-phantom-staking-guide/index.html): Solana is a permissionless, decentralized, and secure smart contract blockchain platform proposing to solve the scalability problem. The network encodes the passage of time as data, called Proof of History (PoH), and leverages a verifiable delay function (VDF) to reduce transactional overhead between nodes in the network. Solana’s use cases include decentralized exchanges, payments, micropayments,… (1,383 words, Apr 29, 2024)
- [Figment's Q1 2024 Ethereum Validator Report - Figment](/content/insights/figments-q1-2024-ethereum-validator-report/index.html): Read Figment's latest validator report now! We drop the latest inisghts in the Ethereum ecosystem. (1,309 words, Apr 25, 2024)
- [Q1 2024: A Quarter of Growth and Innovation at Figment - Figment](/content/insights/q1-2024-a-quarter-of-growth-and-innovation-at-figment.html): The first three months of 2024 brought new milestones, products, and building out our global team. Our team launched new integrations, new networks, and added important features to our staking platform including restaking capabilities.  Major Milestones:  Expanded our client list to over 500 institutional customers. Our assets under stake exceeded $15B.  Record growth as we… (818 words, Apr 25, 2024)
- [Navigating Storms and Staking: Our Takeaways from Token2049 - Figment](/content/insights/navigating-storms-and-staking-our-takeaways-from-token2049.html): Get the top takeaways and nuggets from the Figment team at Token2049. (909 words, Apr 24, 2024)
- [Bitcoin vs Ethereum: The Ultimate ETH vs BTC Guide [2024] - Figment](/content/insights/bitcoin-vs-ethereum-the-ultimate-eth-vs-btc-guide-2024.html): Figment take a deep dive into Bitcoin Vs Ethereum. Who do you think will come out on top? (2,133 words, Apr 23, 2024)
- [Understanding the Timeline: Staking and Unstaking Ethereum - Figment](/content/insights/understanding-the-timeline-staking-and-unstaking-ethereum.html): Staking Ethereum allows users to access rewards while securing the Ethereum network.  From the initial deposit, to the moment your stake starts earning rewards, and eventually transitions back to a liquid state for withdrawal, the process is guided by precise network parameters and queues. This process ensures both the security of the Ethereum network and… (904 words, Apr 22, 2024)
- [April Newsletter: Ledger Live Launch, EigenLayer Mainnet Launch & More - Figment](/content/insights/april-newsletter-ledger-live-launch-eigenlayer-mainnet-launch-more.html): You Can Now Stake Ethereum On Ledger Live! We’re excited to have expanded our collaboration with Ledger, allowing you to stake ETH directly through the Ledger Live app using Figment. This seamless integration offers a more convenient and secure way to stake your assets, right from the Ledger Live platform. Stake now to enjoy no… (422 words, Apr 18, 2024)
- [Solana MEV with Jito now available through Figment Reporting - Figment](/content/insights/solana-mev-with-jito-now-available-through-figment-reporting.html): The MEV ecosystem on Solana has been growing rapidly. Figment operates leading validators on Solana and has been at the forefront by running Jito on our main public validator since February 2023, and in March 2024 we also added Jito to our Ledger validators. Jito is a modified Solana validator client that incorporates a built-in… (671 words, Apr 18, 2024)
- [A Look into The Upcoming Bitcoin Halving & Bitcoin Layer 2s - Figment](/content/insights/a-look-into-the-upcoming-bitcoin-halving-bitcoin-layer-2s.html): The next bitcoin halving is scheduled for April 19th, 2024. Learn more about navigating the the Bitcoin Halving. (1,045 words, Apr 17, 2024)
- [How To Leverage Your ETH - Figment](/content/insights/how-to-best-leverage-your-eth-holdings/index.html): In this guide we take you through the different options as to how you can theoretically leverage your ETH holdings. (1,805 words, Apr 10, 2024)
- [EigenLayer Mainnet Launch and Figment's Strategic Support: A Move Forward for Ethereum Restaking - Figment](/content/insights/eigenlayer-mainnet-launch-and-figments-strategic-support-a-move-forward-for-ethereum-restaking.html): EigenLayer's mainnet is now live, introducing the first-ever implementation of restaking on Ethereum. (296 words, Apr 9, 2024)
- [Staking ETH on Ledger Live: Full Guide - Figment](/content/insights/staking-eth-on-ledger-live-full-guide/index.html): Figment staking is now accessible in Ledger Live, allowing you to stake ETH with industry leading security and convenience.,  (614 words, Apr 4, 2024)
- [The Ultimate Guide to SOC 2 Compliance & Certifications - Figment](/content/insights/the-ultimate-guide-to-soc-2-compliance-certifications.html): At Figment, achieving the SOC 2 Certification was a major milestone in reinforcing our commitment to data security and enhancing our operational performance. This certification is not just a badge of honor; it’s a reflection of a company upholding the highest standards of trust and security in the digital ecosystem. If new to the concept,… (1,565 words, Apr 1, 2024)
- [Strategies for Ethereum Validators: Navigating Rewards, Risks, and Attestation Efficiency - Figment](/content/insights/strategies-for-ethereum-validators-navigating-rewards-risks-and-attestation-efficiency.html): In the intricate world of Ethereum attestation, Ethereum validators play a crucial role in maintaining the network’s security and integrity by confirming the accuracy of the blockchain’s current state. With validators attesting hundreds of times a day and a substantial portion of their rewards tied to these activities, the importance of optimizing attestation processes cannot… (809 words, Mar 28, 2024)
- [March Newsletter: Highlights From Our Digital Asset Sidebar & More - Figment](/content/insights/march-newsletter-highlights-from-our-digital-asset-sidebar-more.html): Highlights from Figment’s Digital Assets Sidebar V2 London Event Our event in London was a resounding success, bringing together the brightest minds  for discussions and insights on the future of digital assets. Catch up on the key highlights and takeaways from our panel discussions. READ NOW The Nakamoto Release – Diving Into The New Era… (287 words, Mar 28, 2024)
- [Ledger and Figment Collaborate to Launch Ethereum Staking in Ledger Live - Figment](/content/insights/ethereum-staking-simplified-ledger-and-figment-collaborate-to-launch-a-user-friendly-staking-solution-in-ledger-live.html): We are thrilled to extend our collaboration with Ledger, a leading hardware wallet provider to bring Ethereum staking to the Ledger Live dashboard. (1,129 words, Mar 28, 2024)
- [Figment Supports Fireblocks in Bringing Innovative ETH Restaking to its Customers, Through EigenLayer - Figment](/content/insights/figment-supports-fireblocks-in-bringing-innovative-eth-restaking-to-its-customers-through-eigenlayer.html): In collaboration with Figment, Fireblocks is bringing this innovative new staking method to its customers by enabling them to restake ETH natively through the Fireblocks console.  (518 words, Mar 27, 2024)
- [Figment's Digital Asset Sidebar V2 Recap - Figment](/content/insights/figments-digital-asset-sidebar-v2-recap/index.html): Last week, Figment proudly hosted the second installment of our Digital Asset Sidebar in the heart of London. Read the highlights here. (2,051 words, Mar 26, 2024)
- [EigenDA Launch: What Ethereum Stakers Need to Know - Figment](/content/insights/eigenda-launch-what-ethereum-stakers-need-to-know/index.html): EigenDA is a decentralized data availability service, and the first Actively Validated Service (AVS) to be launched on EigenLayer in early Q2 2024. (1,490 words, Mar 25, 2024)
- [Aptos: Tokenomics - Figment](/content/insights/aptos-tokenomics/index.html): Aptos is a Layer 1 Proof-of-Stake protocol, poised to redefine scalability and security. (1,117 words, Mar 22, 2024)
- [The Nakamoto Release: A New Era for Stacks and Bitcoin - Figment](/content/insights/the-nakamoto-release-a-new-era-for-stacks-and-bitcoin.html): For stakers and Bitcoin enthusiasts alike, this piece aims to demystify the intricacies of the Nakamoto Release, exploring its potential impacts, the revolutionary concept of Stacking (staking) in the Stacks ecosystem, and the pivotal role of Figment in supporting this evolution.  What is Stacks? Stacks is a Layer 2 blockchain protocol designed to bring smart… (1,245 words, Mar 18, 2024)
- [This Month’s Insights From EigenLayer - Figment](/content/insights/insights-from-this-months-eigenlayer-operator-working-group-2.html): We’re excited to share the latest developments and key takeaways from this month’s Operator Working Group call, an integral component of our collaborative efforts on EigenLayer.  (558 words, Mar 13, 2024)
- [Institutional Crypto Staking: The Complete Guide for Businesses [2024] - Figment](/content/insights/institutional-crypto-staking-the-complete-guide-for-businesses-2024.html): Institutions are turning to staking digital assets to diversify their investment portfolios beyond traditional finance. Read our exclusive guide. (1,378 words, Mar 8, 2024)
- [ETH & SOL ETPs With Staking Powered By Figment Europe](/content/insights/figment-europe-powers-staking-for-eth-and-sol-etps/index.html): Figment Europe Ltd. and Apex Group, through Issuance.Swiss AG, are delighted to announce the launch of two ETPs. (1,001 words, Mar 7, 2024)
- [Figment Streamlines the EigenLayer Restaking Process with Direct Integration - Figment](/content/insights/figment-streamlines-the-eigenlayer-re-staking-process-with-direct-integration.html): Restaking with EigenLayer doesn’t have to be complicated. You can now natively restake your ETH with Figment. (322 words, Mar 6, 2024)
- [Terrace Now Offers Digital Asset Staking Powered By Figment - Figment](/content/insights/terrace-now-offers-digital-asset-staking-powered-by-figment.html): Terrace customers can now earn rewards by staking their digital assets to Figment’s institutional infrastructure all while they remain secure with Turnkey’s wallet technology.  (723 words, Mar 4, 2024)
- [February Newsletter: Role-Based Permissions, Zeta Staking Guide & More - Figment](/content/insights/february-newsletter-role-based-permissions-zeta-staking-guide-more.html): Role-Based Permissions For Institutional Staking Management Are Now Live Figment now offers role-based permissions, streamlining staking management with tailored access for Admins, Analysts, Developers, and Viewers. This update enhances security and efficiency for institutional asset staking. READ NOW Zeta Staking Guide Now Live Dive into the world of Zeta staking with our comprehensive guide. Whether… (309 words, Mar 1, 2024)
- [Your Aptos Staking Guide for 2024 - Figment](/content/insights/aptos-staking/index.html): Follow along our step-by-step staking guide for Aptos APT tokens using the Martian self-custody wallet. (673 words, Feb 27, 2024)
- [Introducing Role-Based Permissions For Institutional Staking Management on Figment - Figment](/content/insights/introducing-role-based-permissions-for-institutional-staking-management-on-figment.html): We are thrilled to announce the introduction of role-based permissions when using your Figment account. (480 words, Feb 21, 2024)
- [EigenLayer FAQ - Figment](/content/insights/eigenlayer-faq/index.html): Welcome to the comprehensive FAQ section dedicated to EigenLayer, an innovative platform enabling restaking on Ethereum. (998 words, Feb 20, 2024)
- [Insights From This Month’s EigenLayer Operator Working Group - Figment](/content/insights/insights-from-this-months-eigenlayer-operator-working-group.html): We're excited to share the latest developments and key takeaways from this month's Operator Working Group call, an integral component of our collaborative efforts on EigenLayer.  (545 words, Feb 15, 2024)
- [Your ZETA Staking Guide for 2024 - Figment](/content/insights/your-zeta-staking-guide-for-2024/index.html): Follow along our step by step ZETA staking guide to learn how to start earning rewards on ZetaChain today. (701 words, Feb 13, 2024)
- [Figment's EigenLayer Public Offering for Restaking - Figment](/content/insights/figments-eigenlayer-public-offering-for-restaking/index.html): EigenLayer is the first implementation of restaking on Ethereum. Learn more about Figment's public Eigen offering. (898 words, Feb 9, 2024)
- [This Month at Figment: Europe Expansion, Berachain First Look & More - Figment](/content/insights/february-2024-newsletter-this-month-at-figment-europe-expansion-berachain-first-look-more.html): Read our February 2024 newsletter here. (333 words, Feb 8, 2024)
- [Figment Announces Support for Chainflip - Figment](/content/insights/figment-announces-support-for-chainflip/index.html): We are excited to announce support for Chainflip. Chainflip represents a leap in decentralized finance, learn more. (529 words, Feb 8, 2024)
- [Figment's European Expansion: The Establishment of Figment Europe Limited - Figment](/content/insights/figments-european-expansion-the-establishment-of-figment-europe-limited.html): Explore Figment's expansion with Figment Europe Ltd. in the UK, enhancing secure, compliant ETH staking services for European institutions. (909 words, Feb 7, 2024)
- [Demystifying Crypto Custodians: Ensuring Safety and Accessibility for Institutional Investors - Figment](/content/insights/demystifying-crypto-custodians-ensuring-safety-and-accessibility-for-institutional-investors.html): BitGo is a leader in regulated and audited security technology and wallet as a service. Learn more about crypto custodians. (1,055 words, Feb 6, 2024)
- [32 ETH: What This Means When Staking Ethereum - Figment](/content/insights/32-eth/index.html): 32 Ethereum (ETH) is the minimum amount required for a user to become a validator on the Ethereum network. Learn more about Staking ETH. (1,196 words, Feb 2, 2024)
- [Berachain: First Look - Figment](/content/insights/berachain-first-look/index.html): Berachain is a new DeFi-focused Layer 1 blockchain designed to better align validators and stakers with applications building on the chain. (1,886 words, Jan 31, 2024)
- [Figment Announces Support for Concordium - Figment](/content/insights/figment-announces-support-for-concordium/index.html): We are excited to announce support for Concordium. Learn more about Concordium. (439 words, Jan 30, 2024)
- [Figment’s Take On Ethereum Execution Layer Strategies - Figment](/content/insights/figments-take-on-ethereum-execution-layer-strategies.html): Learn more about Figment’s Take On Ethereum Execution Layer Strategies. (607 words, Jan 26, 2024)
- [Unlocking the Power of Ethereum Restaking: Navigating EigenLayer - Figment](/content/insights/unlocking-the-power-of-ethereum-restaking-navigating-eigenlayer.html): Restaking is the ability to use staked Ether (ETH) to earn rewards on more protocols than just Ethereum. Learn more. (1,157 words, Jan 23, 2024)
- [Navigating the Nethermind Execution Client Issue - Figment](/content/insights/navigating-the-nethermind-execution-client-issue/index.html): Figment does not run Nethermind as an execution client. Learn more about recent Ethereum client issues. (661 words, Jan 22, 2024)
- [What is a Crypto Validator? - Figment](/content/insights/crypto-staking-validator/index.html): In the world of blockchain technology, the term "crypto validator" has emerged as a pivotal piece of infrastructure. (1,290 words, Jan 17, 2024)
- [January 2024 Newsletter: Step into 2024 with Figment: Our outlook for the year ahead & more - Figment](/content/insights/january-2024-newsletter-step-into-2024-with-figment-our-outlook-for-the-year-ahead-more.html): Dive into the future of blockchain with our 2024 outlook. Explore key trends in ETH staking, new networks, and more.  (383 words, Jan 17, 2024)
- [Figment's Q4 2023 Ethereum Validator Report - Figment](/content/insights/figments-q4-2023-ethereum-validator-report/index.html): This report covers all of Figment’s Ethereum validators that were active throughout the months of October, November, and December in 2023. (1,053 words, Jan 16, 2024)
- [Ethereum Staking Rewards Aren't Yield: How to Optimize Your ETH Rewards [2024] - Figment](/content/insights/ethereum-staking-rewards/index.html): It's important to understand that Ethereum staking rewards are fundamentally different from yield earned on DeFi platforms. (2,159 words, Jan 12, 2024)
- [EigenLayer Native ETH Restaking Guide for Fireblocks - Figment](/content/insights/eigenlayer-native-eth-restaking-guide-for-fireblocks.html): This guide is for ETH holders that custody their ETH with Fireblocks and want to natively restake through EigenLayer. (980 words, Jan 11, 2024)
- [Figment’s Outlook for 2024: ETFs, ETPs, Staking, ETH Innovations & More - Figment](/content/insights/figments-outlook-for-2024-etfs-etps-staking-eth-innovations-more.html): As we step into 2024, the blockchain and cryptocurrency industry is undergoing rapid and transformative changes. (1,358 words, Jan 4, 2024)
- [Balance Partners With Figment For Staking - Figment](/content/insights/balance-integrates-with-figment-as-a-staking-partner-option-for-their-clients.html): Balance, Canada’s oldest and largest digital asset custodian, is pleased to announce an integration with Figment, the leading Canadian provider of staking services and infrastructure. (476 words, Dec 31, 2023)
- [Free Crypto Staking Calculator for Rewards: Ethereum Staking, Solana Staking, and Polkadot Staking - Figment](/content/insights/rewards-calculator/index.html): What is Staking? Staking involves locking up your cryptocurrency or digital asset holdings to participate in transaction validation and block creation on a blockchain network. It serves as an alternative consensus mechanism to energy-intensive crypto mining. This process is a key component of the Proof-of-Stake (PoS) consensus mechanism, which is an alternative to the Proof-of-Work… (1,950 words, Dec 21, 2023)
- [The Ultimate Guide to How Staking Rewards are Calculated in Crypto - Figment](/content/insights/how-are-staking-rewards-calculated/index.html): Staking rewards refer to the rewards generated by cryptocurrency holders that stake their coins. (1,237 words, Dec 14, 2023)
- [Your dYdX Staking Guide for 2024 - Figment](/content/insights/dydx-staking/index.html): Follow along our step-by-step staking guide for dYdX tokens. dYdX uses Proof-of-Stake consensus to allow token holders to help secure the network, confirm transactions, and earn rewards from trading fees on the protocol. (788 words, Dec 13, 2023)
- [Figment's Ethereum Multi-Region Approach And Why It Matters - Figment](/content/insights/figments-ethereum-multi-region-approach-and-why-it-matters.html): In the landscape of Ethereum staking, implementing regional diversity is becoming a pillar of business continuity and risk mitigation. (902 words, Dec 12, 2023)
- [Aleo: First Look - Figment](/content/insights/aleo-first-look/index.html): Aleo is a privacy-focused, zero-knowledge proof based Layer 1 blockchain. (1,297 words, Dec 8, 2023)
- [Stacks: First Look - Figment](/content/insights/stacks-first-look/index.html): Stacks is a smart contract platform and Layer 2 (L2) built on Bitcoin. (1,823 words, Dec 7, 2023)
- [Figment To Enable Bitcoin L2 Rewards with Upcoming Support of the Stacks Layer - Figment](/content/insights/figment-to-enable-bitcoin-l2-rewards-with-upcoming-support-of-the-stacks-layer.html): We are excited to announce support for Stacks. Stacks is a smart contract platform and Layer 2 (L2) for Bitcoin. (741 words, Dec 6, 2023)
- [The Essential Staking Guide for Sei Network’s SEI Token - Figment](/content/insights/sei-staking-guide/index.html): Sei is a Layer 1 Proof-of-Stake blockchain that is optimized for trading and exchanges. The network aims to solve scalability and performance issues that may be holding back decentralized exchanges (DEXs) on general-purpose blockchains. Utilizing innovations like their Twin Turbo consensus mechanism, Sei is able to offer sub-second finality and over 20,000 transactions per second.… (576 words, Nov 20, 2023)
- [An Analysis: Maximum Extractable Value (MEV) Relay Strategies for Ethereum - Figment](/content/insights/an-analysis-maximum-extractable-value-mev-relay-strategies-for-ethereum.html): MEV Relays play a crucial role in the block supply-chain, with over 90% of all proposed blocks being passed through them. (1,014 words, Nov 16, 2023)
- [EigenLayer First Look: Unleashing Ethereum’s Trust Layer - Figment](/content/insights/eigenlayer-first-look-unleashing-ethereums-trust-layer.html): EigenLayer is a multi-sided coordination marketplace where stakers, operators, and services come together. (1,258 words, Nov 15, 2023)
- [The Innovation of Blockchain and Smart Contracts - Figment](/content/insights/the-innovation-of-blockchain-and-smart-contracts/index.html): The adoption of smart contracts will lead to an updated paradigm expanding beyond monetary and financial utility. (2,034 words, Nov 14, 2023)
- [What is Staking-as-a-Service? The Ultimate Guide - Figment](/content/insights/staking-as-a-service/index.html): Staking has emerged as one of the most popular ways for cryptocurrency holders to earn rewards on their digital assets. (1,017 words, Nov 9, 2023)
- [ZetaChain: First Look - Figment](/content/insights/zetachain-first-look/index.html): ZetaChain is a permissionless, Proof-of-Stake, and EVM-compatible omnichain Layer 1. (899 words, Nov 8, 2023)
- [Improving Ethereum Resilience and Security: Figment Tests Obol DVT - Figment](/content/insights/improving-ethereum-resilience-and-security-figment-tests-obol-dvt.html): Figment has completed our large scale performance testing of Obol’s Distributed Validator Technology (DVT). (659 words, Nov 7, 2023)
- [The Essential Staking Guide for Celestia's TIA Token - Figment](/content/insights/the-essential-staking-guide-for-celestias-tia-token.html): Ready to stake Celestia's TIA token? Follow the step by step guide using Keplr Wallet. (643 words, Oct 31, 2023)
- [Navigating the Tax Landscape for Staking Rewards - Figment](/content/insights/navigating-the-tax-landscape-for-staking-rewards/index.html): The tax treatment of staking rewards remains complex given regulatory uncertainty in many jurisdictions. (287 words, Oct 30, 2023)
- [Crypto Staking Guide: Types of Staking Explained - Figment](/content/insights/types-of-staking/index.html): Staking has emerged as one of the most popular ways for cryptocurrency holders to earn rewards on their digital assets. (944 words, Oct 24, 2023)
- [Learn How To Stake ETH By Testing on Goerli With Figment - Figment](/content/insights/learn-how-to-stake-eth-by-testing-on-goerli-with-figment-2023.html): We are excited to announce a new feature on the Figment app allowing users to test the staking and unstaking process using a testnet on Ethereum. (454 words, Oct 24, 2023)
- [Staking Ethereum: What This Means & How to Stake Your ETH - Figment](/content/insights/stake-ethereum/index.html): Staking your ETH can help secure the Ethereum network while you earning rewards. Learn more about Ethereum Staking. (1,706 words, Oct 19, 2023)
- [How to Properly Evaluate Ethereum Staking Service Providers - Figment](/content/insights/how-to-properly-evaluate-ethereum-staking-service-providers.html): Stakers need to evaluate aspects such as security, reporting, coverage, access (to research analysts, customer service, technical support etc), data, wallet integrations, APIs, as well as performance. (2,396 words, Oct 17, 2023)
- [Ethereum: Breaking down EIP-7514, and how it could Impact Stakers - Figment](/content/insights/ethereum-breaking-down-eip-7514-and-how-it-could-impact-stakers.html): EIP-7514 is designed to slow down growth of the active validator set. Learn more about this EIP in this article. (861 words, Oct 5, 2023)
- [Sei: First Look - Figment](/content/insights/sei-first-look/index.html): Sei is a Layer 1 Proof-of-Stake blockchain that is optimized for trading and exchanges. Learn more about Sei Network. (818 words, Sep 28, 2023)
- [dYdX: First Look - Figment](/content/insights/dydx-first-look/index.html): dYdX is a decentralized derivatives exchange for digital assets. Learn more about dYdX in this article. (1,147 words, Sep 28, 2023)
- [How Staking Improves Network Security - Figment](/content/insights/how-staking-improves-network-security/index.html): As more stake is secured on a blockchain network, the network becomes increasingly harder to attack. Learn more about protocol staking. (751 words, Sep 27, 2023)
- [Announcing Figment’s SOC 2 Type II Certification - Figment](/content/insights/announcing-figments-soc-2-type-ii-certification/index.html): We are proud to announce that we have successfully completed a SOC 2 Type II audit.   (402 words, Sep 27, 2023)
- [Figment Announces Support for Vara Network - Figment](/content/insights/figment-announces-support-for-vara-network/index.html): We are excited to announce support for Gear Protocol and Vara Network. (552 words, Sep 15, 2023)
- [Figment Partners with Oamo to Reach ETH Stakers - Figment](/content/insights/figment-partners-with-oamo-to-reach-eth-stakers/index.html): Oamo is built to empower sovereign individuals and on a mission to empower their users as the sole owners of their data while helping them unlock its true value. The platform allows organizations to identify, understand, and acquire power users without compromising their privacy. Oamo offers a new type of data economy where companies can… (552 words, Sep 13, 2023)
- [Ethereum: Breaking Down the Common Types of ETH Staking - Figment](/content/insights/ethereum-breaking-down-the-common-types-of-eth-staking.html): Staking Ethereum offers a unique opportunity for token holders to secure the network and earn rewards in the process. (1,801 words, Sep 6, 2023)
- [eNor Securities Partners With Figment to Add Staking for Their Institutional Customers - Figment](/content/insights/enor-securities-partners-with-figment-to-add-staking-for-their-institutional-customers.html): The eNor and Figment partnership allows asset managers, family offices, hedge funds, pension funds, and other institutional investors to earn protocol staking rewards, while securing the network. (442 words, Aug 30, 2023)
- [Providing Up to 100% Coverage for Figment ETH Stakers: Ethereum Slashing Cover with InsurAce - Figment](/content/insights/providing-up-to-100-coverage-for-figment-eth-stakers-ethereum-slashing-cover-with-insurace.html): We have come together with InsurAce, to offer Ethereum Slashing Cover, an offering designed to protect Figment ETH stakers from validator double-sign slashing losses. (660 words, Aug 30, 2023)
- [Ethereum Staking Rewards Rate: A New Tool for Risk Transfer - Figment](/content/insights/ethereum-staking-rewards-rate-a-new-tool-for-risk-transfer.html): Figment developed the MarketVectorTM Figment Staking Rewards Reference Rate to serve as the industry standard for the annualized rewards earned by staking Ethereum. (849 words, Aug 29, 2023)
- [Cardano Staking is Now Available on Ledger Live - Figment](/content/insights/cardano-staking-is-now-available-on-ledger-live/index.html): We are excited to announce that Cardano ($ADA) Staking is now available on Ledger Live Key Highlights:  Following our Ledger launches with Solana ($SOL), Osmosis ($OSMO), Celo ($CELO), MultiversX ($EGLD), and NEAR ($NEAR), we are excited to now add protocol staking support for Cardano ($ADA).  Staking through Ledger brings many benefits including ease of use,… (591 words, Aug 22, 2023)
- [Introducing A New Way to Access Figment’s Powerful ETH Staking Infrastructure - Figment](/content/insights/introducing-a-new-way-to-access-figments-powerful-eth-staking-infrastructure.html): Since our inception in 2018, Figment has been focused on providing institutions with access to leading staking infrastructure. Now, we are excited to announce that our best-in-class staking solution is available for everyone to experience through the new Figment app. Enter the Figment app, where any user with 32 ETH or more can access institutional-grade… (694 words, Aug 15, 2023)
- [Introducing: Non-Custodial Smart Contracts for ETH On-Chain Billing - Figment](/content/insights/introducing-non-custodial-smart-contracts-for-eth-on-chain-billing.html): As part of our new app launch, Figment will be adopting an on-chain fee splitting model for users. Learn more about Ethereum on-chain billing. (525 words, Aug 8, 2023)
- [Figment App: Liquid Collective Staking Guide - Figment](/content/insights/figment-app-liquid-collective-staking-guide/index.html): Liquid Collective is an enterprise-grade liquid staking protocol. Follow our staking guide for $LsETH here. (688 words, Aug 2, 2023)
- [A Guide to Ethereum Tokenomics: Updating Max Effective Balance - Figment](/content/insights/a-guide-to-ethereum-tokenomics-updating-max-effective-balance.html): There are practical limits to just how many validators Ethereum can accommodate. Learn more about possible changes to Ethereum's tokenomics. (1,452 words, Jul 27, 2023)
- [Celestia: First Look - Figment](/content/insights/what-is-celestia/index.html): Celestia is the first modular blockchain network. Celestia is a PoS blockchain with an accessible Data Availability (DA) layer. (1,072 words, Jul 20, 2023)
- [Increasing Ethereum Staking Demand Drives Growth in Validator Activation Queue - Figment](/content/insights/increasing-ethereum-staking-demand-drives-growth-in-validator-activation-queue.html): Only two months following Shapella, which saw the enabling of withdrawals on Ethereum, the network is having a surge in the staking queue. (408 words, Jul 13, 2023)
- [Liquid Collective: First Look - Figment](/content/insights/liquid-collective-first-look/index.html): Liquid staking is a rapidly growing solution for earning rewards on your proof-of-stake tokens. Learn more about Liquid Collective. (667 words, Jul 10, 2023)
- [Click-To-Stake Ethereum Is Now Live in Fireblocks, Powered by Figment - Figment](/content/insights/click-to-stake-ethereum-is-now-live-in-fireblocks-powered-by-figment.html):     We are thrilled to announce Fireblock’s customers can now click-to-stake Ethereum and Solana to earn staking rewards and participate in the network’s security.  The click-to-stake feature offered by Fireblocks and Figment allows clients to stake with just a few simple steps. This streamlines the staking process, further reducing the barriers to stake and… (510 words, Jul 6, 2023)
- [Ethereum Performance Misconceptions - Figment](/content/insights/ethereum-performance-misconceptions/index.html): Ethereum, as most networks within Web3, is a nuanced one. Learn more about Ethereum validator performance misconceptions. (1,307 words, Jul 5, 2023)
- [Spotlight on Polygon’s zkEVM Technology - Figment](/content/insights/spotlight-on-polygons-zkevm-technology/index.html): Polygon’s multi-chain architecture offers a suite of solutions that cater to different needs within the decentralized ecosystem. These solutions include Polygon PoS (Proof of Stake), Polygon zkEVM (Zero-Knowledge Ethereum Virtual Machine), and Polygon Miden, among others. Each of these components serves a specific purpose, such as improving transaction throughput, enhancing privacy, or providing app-specific chains.… (1,004 words, Jun 15, 2023)
- [How to Stake Ethereum Through the Figment Staking App - Figment](/content/insights/how-to-stake-ethereum-through-the-figment-staking-app.html): The Figment Staking App enables asset managers and token holders to easily manage their staked assets. Learn more. (1,058 words, Jun 15, 2023)
- [BitGo Custodial Staking Guide: SUI  - Figment](/content/insights/bitgocustodial-staking-guide-sui/index.html): Sui is a decentralized delegated proof-of-stake blockchain that enables horizontally scalable throughput with competitive speeds at low costs. The protocol uses Move, a programming language that focuses on security by using a modular architecture. Learn more about Sui in our “First Look” article.  Key Staking Considerations: Rewards are distributed automatically every epoch (24 hours) There… (449 words, Jun 15, 2023)
- [The Growth of Polygon: Exploring Scalability and Long-Term Potential  - Figment](/content/insights/the-growth-of-polygon-exploring-scalability-and-long-term-potential.html): Polygon is a multi-chain Layer 2 scaling solution for Ethereum. Learn more about Polygon’s innovative technology in this article. (1,423 words, May 24, 2023)
- [Figment's Institutional Ethereum Offering - Figment](/content/insights/figments-institutional-ethereum-offering/index.html): Staking Ethereum offers an opportunity to secure the network and earn rewards. Learn about Figment's Institutional Ethereum Offering. (1,516 words, May 22, 2023)
- [Guide to SUI Staking: Step-by-Step Instructions - Figment](/content/insights/guide-to-sui-staking-step-by-step-instructions/index.html): Sui enables horizontally scalable throughput with competitive speeds at low costs. Follow along the guide to learn how to stake SUI. (578 words, May 22, 2023)
- [Examining the Progress & Growth of Polygon - Figment](/content/insights/examining-the-progress-and-growth-of-polygon/index.html): Polygon is a multi-chain Layer 2 scaling solution for Ethereum. Learn more about the $MATIC token and Polygon network. (923 words, May 15, 2023)
- [Deep Dive: Sui Reference Gas Price - Figment](/content/insights/deep-dive-sui-reference-gas-price/index.html): Learn more about Sui Network's Reference Gas Price system, a system that benefits both users and validators. (2,533 words, May 8, 2023)
- [Discover the Future of Staking Analytics with Figment's Innovative Data Product Suite - Figment](/content/insights/discover-the-future-of-staking-analytics-with-figments-innovative-data-product-suite.html): Through the Staking Data offering, we provide full-blockchain staking rewards data for for many leading proof-of-stake blockchains. (763 words, May 8, 2023)
- [Ethereum: A Deep Dive Into New ETH Rewards Dynamics - Figment](/content/insights/ethereum-a-deep-dive-into-new-eth-rewards-dynamicsethereum-a-deep-dive-into-new-eth-rewards-dynamics.html): In the wake of the Merge, validators now receive both the CL and EL rewards. Learn more about Ethereum rewards. (809 words, Apr 6, 2023)
- [Announcing Figment Staking API Support for Cardano (ADA) - Figment](/content/insights/announcing-figment-staking-api-support-for-cardano-ada.html): We are pleased to announce Staking API support for Cardano ($ADA). Figment APIs enable institutions to unlock new revenue streams by streamlining the integration of staking services on their platform. They also vastly simplify transaction and rewards reporting to provide an exceptional customer experience. ‍ What is Cardano? Cardano is a Proof-of-Stake blockchain for decentralized… (468 words, Mar 7, 2023)
- [Warp Messaging: The Future of Interoperable Avalanche Subnets - Figment](/content/insights/warp-messaging-the-future-of-interoperable-avalanche-subnets.html): Amidst the unpredictable events of 2022, the Avalanche ecosystem was steadily gaining adoption. Much of this growth came from Avalanche Subnets, which are fully customizable, scalable, sovereign, and secure blockchains secured by a subset of Avalanche validators. Until recently, subnets needed to build and manage their own bridging solutions in order to communicate with and… (853 words, Feb 8, 2023)
- [Cosmos Ecosystem Update - Figment](/content/insights/cosmos-ecosystem-update/index.html): When discussing the Cosmos, there is an important distinction between the “Cosmos Ecosystem” and the “Cosmos Hub.” Read more. (1,428 words, Feb 7, 2023)
- [MultiversX Staking is Now Available on Ledger Live - Figment](/content/insights/multiversx-staking-is-now-available-on-ledger-live/index.html): We are excited to announce that MultiversX Staking is now available in Ledger Live ($EGLD). Key Highlights:  Protocol staking support is now available for MultiversX ($EGLD). Staking through the Ledger ecosystem brings many benefits including ease of use, self-custody, and security. Protocol staking with the Ledger by Figment nodes allows you to further participate in… (435 words, Feb 2, 2023)
- [NEAR Staking is Now Available on Ledger Live - Figment](/content/insights/near-staking-is-now-available-on-ledger-live/index.html): We are excited to announce that NEAR Staking is now available in Ledger Live ($NEAR). Key Highlights:  We are excited to now add protocol staking support for NEAR ($NEAR). Keep an eye out for the next integration coming very soon . Staking through the Ledger ecosystem brings many benefits including ease of use, self-custody, and… (435 words, Jan 30, 2023)
- [Ethereum: Shanghai & Capella Upgrades Will Enable Withdrawal Functionality Soon - Figment](/content/insights/ethereum-shanghai-capella-upgrades-will-enable-withdrawal-functionality-soon.html): Key Highlights: The Shanghai upgrade will likely happen around March 2023 A key feature of the Shanghai upgrade will enable Ethereum staking withdrawals, as opposed to the current model which does not allow for staked ETH to be withdrawn To note, Shanghai is the name given to the execution layer (EL) upgrade and Capella is… (894 words, Jan 17, 2023)
- [Sui Tokenomics - Figment](/content/insights/sui-tokenomics/index.html): Sui is a decentralized delegated Proof-of-Stake blockchain that enables horizontally scalable throughput with competitive speeds at low costs.The protocol uses Move, a programming language that focuses on security by using a modular architecture. The Move language allows parallel execution without adding additional complexity for node operators. To keep pace with the cutting-edge infrastructure design, Sui… (1,292 words, Jan 5, 2023)
- [Staking is the Foundation of Web3 - Figment](/content/insights/staking-is-the-foundation-of-web3/index.html): How to Set a Foundation The pace of technological development would not be what it is today if it weren’t for a strong foundation to support it. Establishing a strong foundation for growth is what accelerates this pace. The core innovation of being able to store information in ever-increasing density – from cave paintings, to… (1,220 words, Dec 21, 2022)
- [How Institutions Implement Protocol Staking - Figment](/content/insights/how-institutions-implement-protocol-staking/index.html): As more institutions enter the Web3 industry seeking safe and reliable ways to generate rewards from token holdings, protocol staking is proving to be the most attractive and effective reward-generation mechanisms. Protocol staking provides a steady stream of rewards, independent of underlying token prices, and enhances the end-user experience, improving customer retention. Though implementing protocol… (1,038 words, Dec 14, 2022)
- [Why the MoveVm Might Overcome the EVMs Network Effects - Figment](/content/insights/why-the-movevm-might-overcome-the-evms-network-effects.html): General-purpose blockchains like Ethereum and Solana can support any application built as a smart contract. These blockchains are like shared computers that anyone can build an application for, and anyone can use. The virtual machine (VM) is a critical component of these blockchains, as they define exactly how its applications are run. ‍ A Brief… (860 words, Dec 8, 2022)
- [Data Availability: What it is And How it's Evolving - Figment](/content/insights/data-availability-what-it-is-and-how-it-is-evolving.html): In recent months data availability (DA) has become a trending narrative in Web3. Though it extends beyond Ethereum, the now Proof of Stake blockchain sits directly at the center of this topic. As such, this analysis will focus heavily on Ethereum and its role in the evolution of DA. Last year at this time, gas… (1,251 words, Dec 6, 2022)
- [Announcing the Figment Rewards Calculator - Figment](/content/insights/announcing-the-figment-rewards-calculator/index.html): When it comes to protocol staking, Figment has you covered. We are excited to announce the release of our Rewards Calculator! Calculating protocol staking rewards accurately is important, but typically is a challenging, manual and laborious process. The Rewards Calculator is an automated tool to help inform token holders’ decisions on protocol staking. Using a… (602 words, Dec 5, 2022)
- [Block Rewards 101 for PoS Blockchains - Figment](/content/insights/block-rewards-101-for-pos-blockchains/index.html): Protocol staking to earn rewards is an increasingly popular strategy amongst digital asset holders to augment their holdings with minimal risk. This article answers fundamental questions related to protocol staking and the associated rewards (‘block rewards’) generated, namely: 1. Why are block rewards paid? 2. Who pays block rewards and who receives them? 3. How… (615 words, Dec 1, 2022)
- [Staking on Layer 2s - Figment](/content/insights/staking-on-layer-2s/index.html): User growth on Layer 2 protocols like Arbitrum and Optimism have increased significantly in 2022. In fact, Optimism has recently been collecting more daily transaction fees than Avalanche, Cardano, and Near. However, validators and token holders do not earn these fees through staking and delegating since Layer 2s on Ethereum (besides Polygon) are currently centralized… (734 words, Nov 29, 2022)
- [Subnets: Supercharging Scalability on Avalanche - Figment](/content/insights/scalability-on-avalanche/index.html): Subnets: Supercharging Scalability on Avalanche‍ The Avalanche ecosystem has experienced tremendous growth over the past year. With over $12B TVL, and over 70,000 daily active users, Avalanche has become one of the largest hubs for DeFi outside of Ethereum. The growth Avalanche has experienced has come without one of the core value propositions even existing… (1,098 words, Nov 22, 2022)
- [Ethereum: Brief History of MEV - Figment](/content/insights/ethereum-brief-history-of-mev/index.html): Pre-Flashbots In the early days of MEV, extraction bots were created to find profitable opportunities and then would compete with each other for blockspace via Priority Gas Auctions (PGAs) – bots competitively bidding up transaction fees in order to obtain priority ordering. The results were: periods of higher gas prices, bloated pending transaction pool, and… (1,101 words, Nov 17, 2022)
- [What Does Safety Over Liveness Really Mean? - Figment](/content/insights/what-does-safety-over-liveness-really-mean/index.html): Proof-of-Stake (PoS) today is the most important consensus mechanism for new blockchains. One of the most compelling features is protocol staking. Token holders have the opportunity to participate in these blockchains (i.e., PoS networks) by delegating tokens in exchange for rewards to provide security. However, participants have to be aware of the risks associated with… (853 words, Nov 8, 2022)
- [Sui: First Look - Figment](/content/insights/sui-first-look/index.html): Sui is a decentralized delegated proof-of-stake blockchain that enables horizontally scalable throughput with competitive speed at low cost, aiming to onboard the next billion users to web3. The protocol uses Move, a programming language that focuses on security by using a modular architecture. The Move language also allows parallel execution and horizontal throughput scalability without… (889 words, Oct 28, 2022)
- [Developer Traffic on NEAR Protocol - Figment](/content/insights/developer-traffic-on-near-protocol/index.html): What is NEAR Protocol? NEAR Protocol (NEAR) is a Layer-1 smart contract platform that launched in October 2020 with the aim to drive web3 adoption. NEAR’s focus is on user and developer friendliness, ultra-high scalability and multichain interoperability. ‍ Development activity on NEAR To track developer activity on NEAR one can take a closer look… (1,290 words, Oct 19, 2022)
- [State of Avalanche - Figment](/content/insights/state-of-avalanche/index.html): Avalanche is an open, programmable, proof-of-stake layer 1 smart contract platform for decentralized applications. Since Avalanche launched back in 2020, the network has seen steady growth in transactions. Developers use Avalanche for its high throughput, and low fees. With over +1.5 Billion USD in total volume locked, Avalanche is a popular ecosystem for DeFi, Web3… (786 words, Oct 6, 2022)
- [Ledger Partners With Figment and Sees a 12x Increase in Staked Assets Over 5 Months - Figment](/content/insights/ledger-figment-case-study/index.html): Key Highlights: 12x increase in assets under stake over 5 months More than 15k SOL rewards earned 30% higher reward rate than the network average ‍ Overview Ledger – the global leader in Web3 security with more than 5 million hardware wallets sold – has partnered with Figment – one of the world’s leading providers… (655 words, Oct 5, 2022)
- [Ethereum Proto Danksharding: A Step Towards Scalability on Ethereum - Figment](/content/insights/ethereum-proto-danksharding-a-step-towards-scalability-on-ethereum.html): Sharding Reimagined “The Ethereum ecosystem is likely to be all-in on rollups…as a scaling strategy for the near and midterm future.” Taken from Vitalik Buterin’s A rollup-centric ethereum roadmap, this quote is based on the observation that sharding as initially imagined is a long way off and that a part of the initial roadmap –… (1,179 words, Oct 5, 2022)
- [Polkadot Staking is Now Available on Ledger Enterprise - Figment](/content/insights/polkadot-staking-is-now-available-on-ledger-enterprise.html): Key Highlights: We are thrilled to join Ledger Enterprise as a partner to offer staking for Polkadot $DOT. Ledger Enterprise is the leading provider of digital asset self-custody technology. Staking through Ledger Enterprise brings a wide range of benefits including ease of use, self-custody, state-of-the-art security, and greater governance and control. Staking also allows users… (516 words, Oct 4, 2022)
- [Ethereum: Understanding Post-Merge Rewards - Figment](/content/insights/ethereum-understanding-post-merge-rewards/index.html): Since Ethereum moved to PoS, the rewards dynamic on the network have changed. Learn more about Post-Merge rewards on Ethereum. (1,171 words, Oct 4, 2022)
- [Polkadot And Kusama: Game Of Thrones Edition - Figment](/content/insights/polkadot-and-kusama-game-of-thrones-edition/index.html): Introduction: The Kusama Climb: Chaos Is A Ladder   Littlefinger once said that “chaos is a ladder” and if that is true, Kusama is poised to ascend to the highest rungs. But it has also been said that ‘chaos is the cradle of creation,’ reflecting the fact that innovation is often a messy process of iterating… (1,667 words, Sep 29, 2022)
- [Ethereum: Post Merge Network Update - Figment](/content/insights/ethereum-post-merge-network-update/index.html): Since Ethereum transitioned to Proof-of-Stake on September 15th, staked ETH and the active validator count have steadily increased on the network. This continued growth is a positive sign for network health, long-term growth, and a successful merge in the eyes of operators: Source: https://beaconcha.in/  ‍ The chart below shows the participation rate of validators on… (560 words, Sep 26, 2022)
- [Aptos: First Look  - Figment](/content/insights/aptos-first-look/index.html): What is Aptos? Aptos is a high-performance layer 1 proof-of-stake protocol that aims to be one of the safest and most scalable protocols, built for upgradability and designed with user experience as a core focus. Unlike most protocols built on commonly known smart contract languages such as Solidity and Rust, Aptos is built using the… (1,091 words, Sep 23, 2022)
- [Ethereum: MEV - What is it and Why is it Such a Good Thing? - Figment](/content/insights/ethereum-mev-what-is-it-and-why-is-it-such-a-good-thing.html): What is MEV? “Maximal extractable value (MEV) refers to the maximum value that can be extracted from block production in excess of the standard block reward and gas fees by including, excluding, and changing the order of transactions in a block,” (Ethereum.org). MEV exists because people (i.e., ‘seachers’) have found novel ways of making money… (1,130 words, Sep 22, 2022)
- [Ethereum: The Merge Breakdown - Figment](/content/insights/ethereum-post-merge-status-update/index.html): Did we make it? We sure did! (Source) ‍ (Source) ‍ (Source) ‍ The Merge went smoothly. There was a drop in participation which was similar in magnitude to that experienced during the Bellatrix upgrade. In other words, a minor drop – much better than what was seen during the testnet merges. (beaconcha.in) ‍ Given… (281 words, Sep 15, 2022)
- [CELO Staking is Now Available on Ledger Live - Figment](/content/insights/celo-staking-is-now-available-on-ledger-live/index.html):   Key Highlights: We are thrilled to partner with Ledger, a leading hardware wallet provider. Through this partnership, we are excited to bring staking to the Ledger Live dashboard with ‘Ledger by Figment’ staking nodes, starting with staking support for Solana $SOL, and continuing support with $CELO Staking Staking through the Ledger ecosystem brings a… (733 words, Sep 13, 2022)
- [Osmosis Staking is Now Available on Ledger Live - Figment](/content/insights/osmosis-staking-is-now-available-on-ledger-live/index.html): Key Highlights: We are thrilled to partner with Ledger, a leading hardware wallet provider. Through this partnership, we are excited to bring staking to the Ledger Live dashboard with ‘Ledger by Figment’ staking nodes, starting with staking support for Solana $SOL, and continuing support with Osmosis $OSMO. Staking through the Ledger ecosystem brings a wide… (819 words, Sep 9, 2022)
- [The Rewards Benefit of Protocol Staking in a Bear Market - Figment](/content/insights/the-rewards-benefit-of-protocol-staking-in-a-bear-market.html): During a bear market, there is usually a strong market pull-back as retail token holders, institutions, and whales alike opt for liquidity or transfer assets into safer places. They tend to stop higher risk volatility trading in favor of stability. The question becomes where to put assets in order to generate rewards while reducing risk.… (446 words, Sep 6, 2022)
- [How to Reconcile Transactions to an On-Chain Ending Balance - Figment](/content/insights/how-to-reconcile-transactions-to-an-on-chain-ending-balance.html): Reconciliations are an ever present ritual for most accountants – we roll up our sleeves, break out the supporting detail and labor over getting all activity to tie out. Reconciliations are a fundamental part of accounting that ensure what we’re recording in the ledger is accurate and makes sense. They’re time consuming enough for traditional… (2,273 words, Sep 6, 2022)
- [State of Osmosis - Figment](/content/insights/state-of-osmosis/index.html): Osmosis: A Primer Osmosis is an Automated Market Maker (“AMM”) hub built on the Cosmos SDK and its utility is mainly based on semi-sovereign liquidity pools. Projects found in the Osmosis Zone receive the benefit of high liquidity and provide a diverse range of reward-generating strategies for a wide range of tokens through a single… (886 words, Aug 30, 2022)
- [Quicksilver: Airdrop Incoming - Figment](/content/insights/quicksilver-airdrop-incoming/index.html): The competition between liquid staking protocols is heating up as Ethereum is preparing to transition from proof-of-work (PoW) to proof-of-stake(PoS). Liquid staking allows a token holder to stake their asset and receive a derivative of the token that will accrue rewards overtime.  This derivative also gives the owner the ability to participate in defi activities… (439 words, Aug 29, 2022)
- [Shared Security in the Cosmos - Figment](/content/insights/shared-security-in-the-cosmos/index.html): Launching a Layer 0 or Layer 1 chain requires a high level of technical competency, as the team has to build a form of consensus, SDK, or modular stack to host applications. More difficult, chains have to assemble a group of node operators. As part of launching a new chain, developers must consider node operators… (1,033 words, Aug 29, 2022)
- [Distributed Validator Technology and Infrastructure Resilience - Figment](/content/insights/distributed-validator-technology-and-infrastructure-resilience.html): A non-trivial solution to the problems with current protocol staking infrastructure. What is distributed validator technology? One of the most critical developments in the Ethereum protocol’s roadmap is distributed validator technology (DVT) also known as SSV. DVT is a relatively new infrastructure primitive that allows splitting a validator key into a multi-signature construct, making it… (587 words, Aug 26, 2022)
- [Which will survive: Ethereum or the EVM? - Figment](/content/insights/which-will-survive-ethereum-or-the-evm/index.html): The birth of Ethereum and Ethereum dominance Ethereum is a distributed ledger technology with a distributed state machine called the Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM). To the layperson, these are the same. Here, however, we will outline a sharp distinction between Ethereum as a blockchain and the EVM. Ethereum is often described as a victim of… (997 words, Aug 24, 2022)
- [Quicksilver: First Look - Figment](/content/insights/quicksilver-first-look/index.html): Quicksilver is a protocol in the Cosmos ecosystem that provides interchain liquid staking through a permissionless and sovereign blockchain. The network leverages the interchain communication provided by the IBC protocol to seamlessly onboard new zones, accounting for naturally enhanced security, decentralization as a core value and limitless scalability by design. ‍ Addressing the illiquidity issue… (1,322 words, Aug 24, 2022)
- [Move: A New Paradigm For Programming Smart Contracts - Figment](/content/insights/move-a-new-paradigm-for-programming-smart-contracts.html): What’s wrong with existing smart contract languages? Solidity and the Ethereum Virtual Machine(EVM) form the dominant smart contract paradigm in Web3. There are dozens of EVM chains in deployment, including networks like Ethereum, Binance Smart Chain, and Avalanche’sC-Chain. The EVM has a strong network effect with the most developer tooling, documentation, and reference code. Ethereum… (879 words, Aug 22, 2022)
- [Ethereum: The Merge FAQ - Figment](/content/insights/ethereum-the-merge-faq/index.html): What is The Merge? The Ethereum network is undergoing a series of upgrades to help make it more scalable, secure, and sustainable. These upgrades were previously referred to as “Ethereum 2”. A few of these upgrades, culminating in ‘The Merge’, represent Ethereum’s transition from a Proof of Work (PoW) network to a Proof of Stake… (1,259 words, Aug 19, 2022)
- [Optimistic Rollups & ZK-Rollups: Explained - Figment](/content/insights/optimistic-rollups-zk-rollups-explained/index.html): “A blockchain at its core is simply a proof of publication mechanism” — CEO of Celestia Labs Mustafa Al-Bassam ‍ Introduction: What are ‘Rollups’? A long ranging debate exists about addressing issues covering scalability on Ethereum. Currently, Ethereum’s maximum throughput is roughly 15 transactions per second and the Ethereum community wants to address this bottleneck… (1,342 words, Aug 18, 2022)
- [Ethereum: Post-Merge Clean-Up - Figment](/content/insights/ethereum-post-merge-clean-up/index.html): What is THE MERGE? Ethereum is like a car driving down the road. Currently it is powered by a gas engine – the proof-of-work (PoW) Mainnet. The Merge is like swapping the gas engine for an electric one – the proof-of-stake (PoS) Beacon Chain – while the car is driving down the road, i.e., network… (831 words, Aug 17, 2022)
- [Polkadot: Substrate as a Developer Platform - Figment](/content/insights/polkadot-substrate-as-a-developer-platform/index.html): What Is Substrate? According to Mirriam-Webster, “substrate” is defined as “the base on which an organism lives.” It’s an apt name for Polkadot’s developer toolkit, as the Substrate SDK provides developers a flexible, modular framework to build projects that can operate as independent blockchains or leverage the interoperability of other Substrate blockchains, like Polkadot and… (817 words, Aug 16, 2022)
- [A Symphony of NEAR Infinite Scalability - Figment](/content/insights/a-symphony-of-near-infinite-scalability/index.html): Overture: The Sweet Song Of Scalability  The scalability trilemma states that there are three properties of a blockchain that form an iron triangle: scalability, security, and decentralization. Without sharding, a blockchain’s architecture can only optimize two of these properties at a time, as improving any of these properties comes at the cost of harming the… (1,533 words, Aug 15, 2022)
- [NEAR: Misconceptions - Figment](/content/insights/near-misconceptions/index.html):   Introduction  NEAR is a user and developer-oriented Layer 1 protocol primed for more hyper-growth in the “NEAR” future. NEAR primarily focuses on scalability via sharding, intending to onboard billions of users through its intuitive, user-friendly design and seamless user experience. Due to NEAR being so new, many misconceptions and overlooked features exist. ‍ Misconception… (1,469 words, Aug 11, 2022)
- [Ethereum: Goerli/Prater Merge - Figment](/content/insights/ethereum-goerli-prater-merge/index.html): What is it Goerli is a Proof-of-Authority (PoA) Ethereum testnet used for folks wanting to test various aspects of Ethereum before rolling out on Mainnet. Prater is a Proof-of-Stake (PoS) testnet that is used for testing Beacon Chain functionality, such as running a validator. The merge represents the joining of Goerli and Prater, with Prater… (537 words, Aug 11, 2022)
- [Protocol Staking is Not An Investment Product and Rewards Are Not “Yield” (and why this matters) - Figment](/content/insights/protocol-staking-is-not-an-investment-product-and-rewards-are-not-yield-and-why-this-matters.html): It’s no secret that token holders can utilize a myriad of strategies to increase their token supply. Some of the most popular approaches include protocol staking as well as various investment products. In this article, we take a more detailed look at the difference between protocol staking and two types of common investment products –… (824 words, Aug 9, 2022)
- [Ethereum: Bellatrix Hard Fork breakdown - Ready for The Merge - Figment](/content/insights/ethereum-bellatrix-hard-fork-update-ready-for-the-merge.html): What is it? Bellatrix is a hard fork (Bellatrix) of the Beacon Chain – a proof-of-stake network running in parallel to Mainnet (i.e., proof-of-work). No, this is not “The Merge”, but rather prepares the Beacon Chain for the merge. Currently, the Beacon Chain is largely coming to consensus about its own state (i.e., blocks typically… (766 words, Aug 7, 2022)
- [The Solana Wallet Drain Exploit: What Happened and How to Prevent it - Figment](/content/insights/the-solana-wallet-drain-exploit-what-happened-and-how-to-prevent-it.html): On August 2nd at 10:40 pm UTC, a hacker or group of hackers started to exploit multiple SOL users wallets including Slope wallet, Phantom and Trust Wallet. However, the issue is believed to have started with Slope Wallet which enabled other wallets to be compromised. This exploit allowed the hacker/ hackers to drain users wallets… (847 words, Aug 4, 2022)
- [Protocol Staking - The Optimal Rewards Generating Opportunity - Figment](/content/insights/protocol-staking-the-optimal-rewards-generating-opportunity.html): Crypto holders have an array of strategies they can utilize to generate rewards, ranging from the traditional (e.g., lending/liquidity provisioning) to the crypto native (e.g., DOT parachain auctions). The most common of these strategies include Protocol Staking and the following three investment strategies: Buy-and-Hold, Lending, and Liquidity Provisioning. Of these options, we believe protocol staking… (1,028 words, Aug 1, 2022)
- [Polkadot: The Effect of DOT Unbonding on Polkadot Rewards - Figment](/content/insights/polkadot-the-effect-of-dot-unbonding-on-polkadot-rewards.html):   What is Polkadot? Polkadot is a layer-0 protocol that allows entire blockchains to be built on top of it, unlike layer-1 blockchains built for protocol deployment on connected layers (see here for more). It features shards, or parachains (i.e., chains running in parallel), as well as the Relay Chain, which connects the parachains. (source:… (1,483 words, Jul 22, 2022)
- [Axelar: Tokenomics - Figment](/content/insights/axelar-tokenomics/index.html): Axelar is a decentralized cross-chain communication network. Read more about Axelar's tokenomics in this article. (1,212 words, Jul 22, 2022)
- [Agoric: IST and the Inter Protocol - Figment](/content/insights/agoric-ist-and-the-inter-protocol/index.html): The Inter Protocol is a community orchestrated, decentralized application debuting on the Agoric network that utilizes the Inter Stable Token, also known as IST. IST is overcollateralized, designed to maintain parity with the US Dollar for comprehensive availability and to provide Agoric users with minimum price volatility. IST also provides core functionality and stability for… (890 words, Jul 22, 2022)
- [Agoric: First Look - Figment](/content/insights/agoric-first-look-2/index.html): What is Agoric? One of the great advantages of traditional Web 2 development is the ease with which developers are able to “plug and play” with infrastructure necessary to power their application. Within the Web 3 framework, this is hindered by a certain level of complication with protocol-specific languages and the lack of composable ‘pieces’… (958 words, Jul 21, 2022)
- [Figment’s MEV Policy: Supporting Neutral, Secure, and Open Solutions - Figment](/content/insights/figments-mev-policy-supporting-neutral-secure-and-open-solutions.html): Our policy on MEV can shed some light on the core benefits of MEV and how our principles affect how Figment engages in MEV. (940 words, Jul 19, 2022)
- [Ethereum: An Introduction to The Merge and the ETH Staking Ecosystem - Figment](/content/insights/ethereum-an-introduction-to-the-merge-and-the-eth-staking-ecosystem.html): What is Ethereum, and how is its token (ETH) used? Ethereum is a layer-1 blockchain designed to provide both the transactional and value-store properties of cryptocurrency along with the added functionality of smart contracts, a concept established by Nick Szabo in 1994 and developed further in 1996. Smart contracts have been used to deploy DeFi… (1,301 words, Jul 8, 2022)
- [Figment White Label - Figment](/content/insights/figment-white-label/index.html): We are thrilled to announce the launch of Figment White Label, a staking solution that maximizes branding, security, and control by offering private validators for the exclusive use of a single client. White Label brings a number of key benefits, including: Brand and market each validator as your own private staking service, or choose to… (569 words, Jul 6, 2022)
- [XCMP: Cross-Chain Message Passing - Figment](/content/insights/xcmp-cross-chain-message-passing/index.html): Introduction: XCM (the “message format”) vs. XCMP (a “specialized protocol”) In order to understand XCMP, it must be differentiated from XCM. When referring to XCM (i.e. “Cross-Consensus Messaging”), we refer to the general format in which XCMP (“Cross-Chain Message Passing”) is written. The primary stated goal of XCM is to flexibly communicate various types of… (1,265 words, Jun 30, 2022)
- [Figment Slate: The universal staking API  - Figment](/content/insights/figment-slate-the-universal-staking-api/index.html): Rapidly and easily deploy staking across 50+ Proof of Stake networks Figment is proud to announce the release of Slate, the universal staking API. With Slate, exchanges, custodians, channel partners, and asset managers can easily add staking and token management to their platforms. Slate offers: A 90% reduction in time-to-market A simplified infrastructure that easily… (357 words, Jun 30, 2022)
- [Polkadot: Common Misconceptions - Figment](/content/insights/polkadot-common-misconceptions/index.html): “You’ve heard the phrase ‘the pen is mightier than the sword.’ Well, the keyboard is going to become even mightier than the pen pretty soon. The world, in some sense, belongs to coders.”—Dr. Gavin Wood ‍ Introduction  Polkadot is a nominated Proof-of-Stake (nPoS) blockchain that uses a technique known as sharding to increase parallel transaction… (1,691 words, Jun 29, 2022)
- [Agoric: Staking Guide - Figment](/content/insights/agoric-staking-guide/index.html): Agoric is a smart contract platform designed to bring developers to the DeFi frontier. By using JavaScript as its smart contract language, the Agoric developer experience will be familiar, secure, and composable. The Agoric chain is built to be: A DeFi Powerhouse – Contract framework and integrated stablecoins built in enabling predictable costs and long-term… (601 words, Jun 29, 2022)
- [Polkadot: Governance Breakdown - Figment](/content/insights/polkadot-governance-breakdown/index.html): Polkadot uses a fairly complex system to govern the protocol when compared to other L1 chains. Three fundamental features of the governance design make the model unique: An on-chain Council, where members are associated with an account, and the account gets added to the council to introduce proposals and govern the treasury. Submitted referenda, where… (1,849 words, Jun 27, 2022)
- [BNB Chain: Staking Guide - Figment](/content/insights/bnb-staking-guide/index.html): The BNB Chain is an EVM compatible chain that uses the Proof of Staked Authority consensus mechanism (PoSA) posed as a solution to bring programmability and interoperability to the Binance Chain. PoSA can be seen as a hybrid between Proof of Stake and Proof of Authority mechanism. Read more about PoSA here. The BNB Chain… (796 words, Jun 27, 2022)
- [Cardano: Vasil Hard Fork Breakdown - Figment](/content/insights/cardano-vasil-hard-fork-breakdown/index.html):   Cardano continues to innovate and improve its network. Faithfully following its roadmap, Cardano will soon be transitioning from the Goguen era to the Basho era (other eras here), which is all about optimization and performance improvement. The Basho era focuses less on adding new functionalities and more on enhancing existing features and amplifying the… (935 words, Jun 24, 2022)
- [Polkadot: First Look - Figment](/content/insights/polkadot-first-look/index.html): What is Polkadot? Polkadot is a decentralized interoperability protocol designed to facilitate secure communication between blockchains that share security. Polkadot’s architecture aims to make it fast and scalable. Polkadot achieves this via parallel blockchains, known as ‘parachains’, reducing the load on the main Polkadot chain, also known as the Relay Chain. Polkadot is considered a… (1,320 words, Jun 23, 2022)
- [Figment Commits $150k to Gitcoin Grants - Figment](/content/insights/figment-commits-150k-to-gitcoin-grants/index.html): ‍ In fostering Web3 growth and infrastructure as well as ensuring equitable access to decentralized economics, Figment has proudly committed $150k in Gitcoin Funding Rounds. Gitcoin was born with the mission of enabling global financial freedom yet backing people and organizations to build digital public goods that favor society at large. Since its launch in… (725 words, Jun 23, 2022)
- [Cardano: Staking Guide - Figment](/content/insights/cardano-staking-guide/index.html): Cardano is a proof-of-stake blockchain for decentralized applications and verifiable smart contracts. The network has a research-driven approach to its development. Any decisions made go through a peer-review process of scientists and programmers, guaranteeing an academic quality to its development. ADA is the native token of Cardano and can currently be used in staking; in… (791 words, Jun 14, 2022)
- [What Happened to the Ethereum Validator Activation Backlog? - Figment](/content/insights/what-happened-to-the-ethereum-validator-activation-backlog.html):   After rising to a wait time of nearly three weeks, the Ethereum activation queue (the backlog of fully-funded validators waiting to be added to the active set on the Beacon Chain) waiting time has dropped back to less than a day. This is a level not seen since early March. What happened? One of… (631 words, Jun 4, 2022)
- [The Graph: Cosmos Hub Integration - Figment](/content/insights/the-graph-cosmos-hub-integration/index.html):   In November 2021, Figment announced the integration of The Graph with the Cosmos Hub blockchain. The beta integration of Cosmos Hub is now complete, enabling indexing of Cosmos ecosystem data using The Graph’s hosted service. It will also contribute to a multi-chain future by facilitating interoperability between The Graph and different Cosmos chains. As… (1,228 words, Jun 3, 2022)
- [What does ownership mean in Web3? - Figment](/content/insights/what-does-ownership-mean-in-web3/index.html): Web3 was born with a mission: to build a more resilient Internet, where users break free from censorship and gain control over their data and digital footprints. What has led to such a paradigm shift? The way the Internet has evolved over time and the role tech companies have played over the past decade help… (1,384 words, May 28, 2022)
- [Ethereum Reorg: What You Need to Know - Figment](/content/insights/ethereum-reorg-what-you-need-to-know/index.html):   Conclusion The recent Ethereum ‘reorg’ is nothing to panic about – this appears to have been a low probability event that was not malicious, and is not likely to delay the merge. Ultimately, what is needed to solve this is for a minority (but significant) proportion of validators to update their consensus client software;… (554 words, May 28, 2022)
- [What Ethereum Stakers Need To Know About MEV - Figment](/content/insights/what-ethereum-stakers-need-to-know-about-mev/index.html):   What is MEV? “Maximal Extractable Value” (MEV) refers to the maximum value that can be extracted from block production in excess of the standard block reward and gas fees by including, excluding, and changing the order of transactions in a block. (Ethereum.org) Engaging in MEV extraction strategies means running modified client software (or additional… (493 words, May 27, 2022)
- [Solana’s Fast and Furious Future: Neon EVM Shift  - Figment](/content/insights/solanas-fast-and-furious-future-neon-evm-shift/index.html): Gear Shift: Introduction As Solana continues to innovate and shift gears in this current macroeconomic environment, we must determine what lies in store for Solana’s future. Technological innovations on the interoperability frontier, such as Neon EVM, seem poised to turbocharge development on Solana’s blockchain. ‍ Need For Speed The Neon Gleam: What is Neon EVM? … (1,267 words, May 19, 2022)
- [Top Avalanche Misconceptions Debunked - Figment](/content/insights/top-avalanche-misconceptions-debunked/index.html): Avalanche is a prominent layer 1 ecosystem and smart contract platform that allows interoperable blockchains to be created. (1,676 words, May 18, 2022)
- [Solana: Tech Stack Overview - Figment](/content/insights/solana-tech-stack-overview/index.html): What is Solana? Solana is a smart contract blockchain designed to provide the transactional speed and scalability of centralized networks on a decentralized network—without the traditional, complicated workarounds of sharding or layer two networks. Solana has a high transaction throughput thanks to its mechanism for synchronizing time across the network. Theoretically, the network can scale… (1,475 words, May 18, 2022)
- [Assessing Staking Risks: Illiquidity and Price Volatility - Figment](/content/insights/assessing-staking-risks-illiquidity-and-price-volatility.html):   Staking has grown dramatically over the last couple of years and established itself as a DeFi solution allowing institutions and retail investors to generate additional returns on their digital assets. Conversely to holding tokens, staking pledges them to operate Proof of Stake blockchains, critical to secure and govern networks. There are different ways of… (1,690 words, May 16, 2022)
- [Top Solana Misconceptions Debunked - Figment](/content/insights/top-solana-misconceptions-debunked/index.html): What is Solana? Solana is a permissionless, decentralized layer 1 protocol renowned for its 8 core innovations, which have helped Solana consolidate its status as one of the world’s most performant and scalable networks. Solana has earned the moniker “the visa of blockchains” due to its rapid block times, extremely high TPS (Transactions Per Second)… (1,756 words, May 13, 2022)
- [Solana's Plans to Enhance Resiliency - Figment](/content/insights/solanas-plans-to-enhance-resiliency/index.html): Birth Pangs Or The Sound Of The Death Knell? From the Ethereum DAO hack, to the 2016 Shanghai attacks, to Polkadot’s multisig wallet hack in July 2017, layer 1 blockchains have a history of dealing with threats to their network and overcoming them. Similar issues also occur on Solana, however, these are but the birth… (1,054 words, May 12, 2022)
- [5 Things to Consider When Choosing a Validator - Figment](/content/insights/5-things-to-consider-when-choosing-a-validator/index.html): ‍ Defining a validator Web3 investors see staking as an opportunity to generate passive income on the tokens they hold; from a Proof of Stake perspective, staking is a way to ensure networks’ growth and security going beyond financial instruments. As opposed to the Proof of Work consensus mechanism, in which validators possess machines with… (1,279 words, May 12, 2022)
- [Understanding PoS networks from an ESG perspective: Governance - Figment](/content/insights/understanding-pos-networks-from-an-esg-perspective-governance.html):   This article is part of the “PoS networks from an ESG perspective” series. Click on the following links to learn more about Environment and Social.  Bitcoin and the underlying technology were born amongst a widespread mistrust of central authorities and financial systems. Along with Bitcoin’s scheme of dismantling and restructuring traditional governance, this scenario… (844 words, May 10, 2022)
- [Cardano: ADA Tokenomics - Figment](/content/insights/cardano-ada-tokenomics/index.html): Cardano is a driven by scientific research, designed to be scalable and interoperable. Read more about Cardano's tokenomics in this article. (1,007 words, May 10, 2022)
- [Solana Staking is Now Available on Ledger Live - Figment](/content/insights/solana-staking-is-now-available-on-ledger-live/index.html): Key Highlights: We are thrilled to partner with Ledger, a leading hardware wallet provider. Through this partnership, we are excited to bring staking to the Ledger Live dashboard with ‘Ledger by Figment’ staking nodes, starting with staking support for Solana $SOL Staking through the Ledger ecosystem brings a wide range of benefits including ease of use,… (860 words, May 9, 2022)
- [PoS from an ESG perspective: Social - Figment](/content/insights/pos-from-an-esg-perspective-social/index.html): ‍ This article is part of the “PoS networks from an ESG perspective” series. Click on the following link to learn more about Environment. There are 1.7 billion unbanked people in the world lacking documents that prevent them from accessing basic financial services. Proof of Stake and DeFi applications can help break these financial barriers… (891 words, May 6, 2022)
- [Avalanche: The Interoperability Evolution and Subnet Revolution - Figment](/content/insights/avalanche-the-interoperability-evolution-and-subnet-revolution.html):   What is Avalanche?  Avalanche is a decentralized layer one ecosystem and smart contract platform that facilitates the creation of dApps, public blockchains, private blockchains, subnets, customizable virtual machines, and other assets. Avalanche has a tri-blockchain infrastructure consisting of 3 distinct blockchains: the X-Chain (Exchange Chain), the C-Chain (Contract Chain), and the P-Chain (Platform Chain).… (1,445 words, May 4, 2022)
- [The Recurring Nature of Staking Revenue - Figment](/content/insights/the-recurring-nature-of-staking-revenue/index.html): Proof-of-stake (PoS) blockchains are fast becoming the backbone of commerce and development in the crypto ecosystem. With blockchain software architecture ranging from the versatility of the Cosmos Hub to the meticulous design of the Substrate SDK, PoS technology will be fundamental to realizing our vision of a multichain future. As a refresher, “staking” refers to… (831 words, Apr 25, 2022)
- [Ethereum: Current Status of The Merge - Figment](/content/insights/ethereum-current-status-of-the-merge/index.html):   What is The Merge? The Merge represents the change from proof-of-work (PoW) mining to proof-of-stake (PoS) validating on Ethereum. Currently, all transactions performed on Ethereum are handled by the Proof-of-work (PoW) execution layer (EL). While the Proof-of-stake (PoS) Beacon chain, or consensus layer (CL), has been coming to consensus on “empty blocks(1)” which contain… (1,000 words, Apr 20, 2022)
- [Axelar: Staking Guide - Figment](/content/insights/axelar-axl-staking-guide/index.html): What is Axelar? Axelar is a bridging network aiming to connect multiple blockchains through wrapped assets instead of building exclusive bridges between individual networks. The future goal of Axelar is to build the necessary infrastructure to onboard the next billion people onto web3. The network is made up of a decentralized network of validators, secure… (443 words, Apr 7, 2022)
- [Cardano (ADA): First Look - Figment](/content/insights/cardano-ada-first-look/index.html): What is Cardano?  Cardano is a proof-of-stake blockchain that aims to solve the three most crucial issues all blockchains face by adopting scientific rigor to its development. First, each feature must go through a peer-review process by scientists and programmers to achieve an academic level of quality. ‍ Quick Takes The maximum supply of ADA… (1,331 words, Apr 5, 2022)
- [Polygon (MATIC): First Look - Figment](/content/insights/polygon-matic-first-look/index.html): ‍What is Polygon? Polygon is a Layer-2 scaling solution designed to increase the extent of scalability and transaction throughput on Ethereum. The protocol was launched back in 2017 and was firstly named Matic Network. Although it was originally introduced as a scaling platform, it evolved successfully into a multi-purpose ecosystem, and in February 2021, the… (1,262 words, Apr 1, 2022)
- [Polygon: Staking Guide - Figment](/content/insights/polygon-matic-staking-guide/index.html): You are probably familiar with Polygon, an EVM compatible sidechain and a Layer-2 scaling solution for Ethereum. Staking Polygon just got easier! The guide below details what Polygon is, and how to stake Polygon (MATIC) on the Ethereum mainnet. Polygon is designed to increase transaction throughput and lower transaction fees for Ethereum users and developers… (843 words, Apr 1, 2022)
- [PoS from an ESG Perspective: ENVIRONMENT - Figment](/content/insights/pos-from-an-esg-perspective-e-nvironment/index.html):   When considering crypto investments from an ESG perspective several factors must be analyzed and addressed. The assessment of energy efficiency of distributed ledger technology (DLT) systems is generally based on three parameters: mining, transactions, and storage. Ethereum, which has been traditionally based on PoW (Ethereum 1.0), is now switching to PoS (Ethereum 2.0). This… (413 words, Mar 17, 2022)
- [Proof-of-Stake Farming on NEAR - Figment](/content/insights/proof-of-stake-farming-on-near/index.html):   NEAR Protocol has released a novel stake farming approach that allows validators to distribute  more than one token to delegators. Traditionally on Proof-of-Stake networks a token holder (who doesn’t run his own validator, aka delegator) stakes his base-protocol tokens to a validator and receives rewards in that same token. Now, the concept of  “Stake… (649 words, Mar 17, 2022)
- [How to Multisig on Cosmos - Figment](/content/insights/how-to-multi-sig-on-cosmos/index.html): Multisignatory accounts can be implemented on the Cosmos Hub. We've got a step-by-step breakdown of how to implement the multisigs using CLI. (491 words, Mar 16, 2022)
- [Community Pools: Breakdown - Figment](/content/insights/community-pools-breakdown/index.html): Community pools, also known as community treasury funds, are funds on-chain that a core team sets aside when determining their token’s distribution. This funding is dedicated to stimulating development and promoting the adoption of the chain. These on-chain treasury funds have not always existed in the history of blockchain although, they are now commonplace on… (819 words, Mar 15, 2022)
- [NEAR Ecosystem Update - Figment](/content/insights/near-ecosystem-update/index.html): What is NEAR? NEAR Protocol (NEAR) is a highly scalable and developer-friendly layer-one sharded decentralized application platform. Drawing from the original vision of Ethereum, the NEAR team defines the protocol as a blockchain-based community cloud, that combines computations and storage in a trustless way. The technical design is focused on creating a quality user and… (932 words, Mar 14, 2022)
- [Solana: Demystifying Commission Rug Pulls - Figment](/content/insights/solana-demystifying-commission-rug-pulls/index.html): What is Solana? Solana is a decentralized, permissionless network renowned for its eight key innovations, high throughput, and sub-second finality.   What is a commission rug pull? A commission rug pull is when a maliciously behaving validator node adjusts its commission rate higher, usually unbeknownst to its delegators, for a certain amount of time. Then,… (1,634 words, Mar 10, 2022)
- [What Interchain Accounts Mean for Cosmos - Figment](/content/insights/what-interchain-accounts-mean-for-cosmos/index.html): The last Cosmos Hub upgrade in Q4 2021, Vega, brought upgrades to IBC and Tendermint. The Theta Upgrade slated for Q1 of 2022 promises the introduction of the Interchain Account Module. Currently, the only IBC function available in the Cosmos is token transfers. This will change with the Theta and Rho upgrades; Interchain accounts will… (939 words, Mar 7, 2022)
- [The Horcrux-Filled World of Proof of Stake Accounting - Figment](/content/insights/horcrux-filled-pos-acc/index.html): Note: this is not investing or accounting advice. This article is meant as thoughtful commentary on the current state of Proof of Stake accounting topics.   Although accounting might seem like a wheezing institution, it’s filled with landmines and horcruxes in the convoluted world of Proof of Stake (PoS) blockchains. This topic may seem niche,… (2,455 words, Feb 11, 2022)
- [The Graph: Staking Guide - Figment](/content/insights/the-graph-grt-staking-guide/index.html): Ready to start staking The Graph? Follow along the stey-by-step staking guide to learn how to stake $GRT using the MetaMask wallet. (500 words, Feb 4, 2022)
- [Understanding Proof-of-Stake Networks from an ESG Perspective - Figment](/content/insights/esg-perspective/index.html): Throughout history, societies have evolved around different governance models, pointing towards centralized entities. People and communities have entrusted power to few people in control, relying on their ability to be good actors. This concept of “power” has been pulled apart by blockchain technology and the emerging Web 3 ecosystem.   Satoshi Nakamoto’s Bitcoin Whitepaper released… (612 words, Feb 3, 2022)
- [Celo: Staking Guide - Figment](/content/insights/celo-staking-guide/index.html): Celo is an EVM-compatible blockchain, centered around the principles of being mobile-first to make DeFi tools accessible to anyone with a smartphone. Celo has a native asset (CELO) and various algorithmic stablecoins (currently; cUSD, cEUR, and cREAL). The goal of these stablecoins is to provide low-cost transfers of value, such as remittances, cross-border payments, and… (586 words, Jan 21, 2022)
- [Figment Gifts All 130 Employees Personalized NFTs for Christmas - Figment](/content/insights/figment-gifts-employees-nfts-for-christmas/index.html): On the heels of Figment’s Series-C announcement this week, the Web 3 forward company had made a bold decision to gift all 130 employees a personalized NFT for Christmas. Figment worked with Montreal artist Marius Jivoin to craft unique character based art pieces which represent several departments in the company, each having a unique visual… (521 words, Dec 23, 2021)
- [Become an IBC Wizard in the Osmosis Zone - Figment](/content/insights/wizard-in-the-osmosis-zone/index.html): The Cosmos SDK ecosystem, otherwise known as “the internet of blockchains,” has given rise to a number of native applications with excellent use cases, including its native token (ATOM), Terra, Band, and Osmosis. These applications have played off each other nicely with generous airdrops and through mutual adoption of the Inter-Blockchain Communication (“IBC”) protocol, which… (1,142 words, Dec 21, 2021)
- [Further Down the Web 3 Rabbit-hole: Announcing our $110M Series C WAGMI Round - Figment](/content/insights/series-c-wagmi-round/index.html): We are happy to announce that we have closed our $110M Series C WAGMI round at a $1.4 billion post-money valuation. (936 words, Dec 20, 2021)
- [MEV is coming to PoS Ethereum - Figment](/content/insights/mev-is-coming-to-pos-ethereum/index.html): You may have heard people talking about the controversial topic of MEV. Some people see MEV as a big opportunity, and some see it as a big problem. You may be wondering what Figment and other validator operators plan to do about MEV as we get ever-closer to smart contract support for PoS Ethereum. I’ll… (790 words, Dec 1, 2021)
- [Axelar: First Look - Figment](/content/insights/axelar-first-look/index.html): Axelar network empowers dapp builders and blockchain ecosystems to unlock cross-chain communication. The Axelar protocol provides a uniform solution for cross-chain communication that’s designed to be interoperable with any chain. Axelar is decentralized by design, and satisfies plug-and-play connectivity with almost no work to integrate a new chain. The Axelar stack includes both cross-chain routing… (632 words, Nov 26, 2021)
- [Bringing The Graph to the Cosmos Ecosystem - Figment](/content/insights/the-graph-and-cosmos/index.html): We are pleased to announce that Figment’s core development team is integrating The Graph with the Cosmos ecosystem. Cosmos’s vision is to break down the barriers between blockchains by connecting apps and services and allowing them to communicate with each other in a decentralized way. This integration will allow for the indexing and querying of… (912 words, Nov 5, 2021)
- [Cosmos: Staking Guide - Figment](/content/insights/cosmos-hub-staking-guide/index.html): Cosmos is commonly referred to as the “internet of blockchains” and contains an ecosystem of apps and services that exchange digital assets and data using the IBC (Inter-Blockchain Communication) protocol. Cosmos envisions that interoperable blockchain technology will help improve the world economy, making it more resilient, and transparent through decentralization. The Cosmos Hub is the… (622 words, Oct 21, 2021)
- [Omni Guide: Staking CELO - Figment](/content/insights/steakwallet-walkthrough-staking-celo/index.html): Steakwallet is a mobile-first, multi-chain, non-custodial wallet that allows users to easily stake tokens and earn rewards. Steakwallet can be downloaded on iOS or Android, allowing you to instantly secure, send, receive, and stake over 10 different cryptocurrency assets. Being non-custodial, Steakwallet gives you full ownership of your assets and wallet private keys. With Steakwallet,… (642 words, Oct 14, 2021)
- [Misconceptions about Staking: Protocol Staking vs Liquidity & Lending - Figment](/content/insights/misconceptions-about-staking-protocol-staking-vs-liquidity-lending.html): The term “staking” has evolved in crypto to encompass a lot of meaning. Recently it came to our surprise that even people who work in the crypto industry sometimes confuse what it actually means. The confusion is understandable of course, the term is now used to convey a wide range of financial use cases. The… (800 words, Oct 14, 2021)
- [Avalanche: Staking Guide - Figment](/content/insights/avalanche-staking/index.html):   Avalanche is a Layer 1 protocol by Ava Labs that offers high-throughput, fast finality, and unprecedented decentralization. Developers on Avalanche are able to launch their own public or private blockchains (called subnets), create and trade digital assets, and build scalable smart contracts and decentralized applications. Avalanche also allows Solidity-compatible dApps, allowing developers to easily… (494 words, Sep 30, 2021)
- [What to Expect During the Ethereum Merge - Figment](/content/insights/ethereum-merge/index.html): Ethereum, the largest blockchain network with smart contract functionality, is transitioning from a Proof of Work (PoW) to Proof of Stake (PoS) consensus mechanism. Once complete, all of Ethereum’s network value, including ERC-20 tokens and NFTs will be secured via PoS. Ethereum and ETH 2 (Beacon Chain) are currently separate blockchains. End users of Ethereum… (841 words, Sep 16, 2021)
- [Beyond the DAO: Global Distributed Governance for Ethereum 2.0 - Figment](/content/insights/ethereum-governance/index.html): Ethereum governance happens off-chain, where the final implementation of the code comes down to the miners’ decisions on the network. When Ethereum transitions to Proof of Stake (PoS), this responsibility will transition to validators. When validators implement decisions of governance proposals introduced by Ethereum Core Developers, token holders are ultimately the ones who are exposed to the risks and rewards of those decisions. (1,486 words, Sep 9, 2021)
- [Introducing: Figment VC - Figment](/content/insights/introducing-figment-vc/index.html): Following closely on the heels of Figment Inc.’s Series B fundraising announcement, we are excited to announce the launch of Figment VC. Figment VC will leverage Figment’s role as a leading infrastructure provider to invest in digital assets critical to the growth and expansion of the Web 3 ecosystem. Figment Fund I, LP (the “Fund”)… (751 words, Sep 7, 2021)
- [Polkadot and Kusama Parachain Auctions - Figment](/content/insights/polkadot-kusama-parachains/index.html): Polkadot aims to unify the Web 3 ecosystem by bridging tokens and information from one blockchain to another. The blockchain interoperability that Polkadot aims to provide is crucial for a fully functional, decentralized, and user-friendly web, connecting blockchains like Ethereum, Cosmos, and more. Polkadot is built using “parachains” – a type of decentralized and dynamic… (1,211 words, Aug 26, 2021)
- [What Makes a Cryptocurrency Token Valuable? - Figment](/content/insights/what-drives-token-value/index.html): Besides price increases from exuberant market conditions, what makes a token valuable? This may be important for considering what you own and how to classify the asset. The reasons vary depending on the asset, but there’s a common thread that’s fairly typical across most crypto assets. Currently three things make most of our token investments… (616 words, Aug 23, 2021)
- [Figment Announces $50 Million in Series B Funding - Figment](/content/insights/figment-announces-50-million-in-series-b-funding/index.html): Series B Institutional & Strategic Round Represents Largest to Date for Any Staking Provider Investing In Growing Our Headcount and Expanding Our Scope of Services We are pleased to announce that in Q2 we raised $50 million from both Institutional and Strategic partners in the largest funding round to date for any staking provider. Led… (1,292 words, Aug 16, 2021)
- [Cross Chain Bridges: An Overview - Figment](/content/insights/cross-chain-bridges/index.html): Across layer 1 chains, developers are building cross-chain bridges to break down siloed ecosystems and connect users across Web 3. Cross-chain bridges need to solve two problems. They need to provide low transaction fees and have low latency periods for those transactions. Bridges are launching all the time, as users don’t want to put their… (1,465 words, Aug 9, 2021)
- [Althea: Network Overview - Figment](/content/insights/althea-overview/index.html): A key element of Web 3 and blockchain technology is a reliable & quality internet connection. Generally, users rely on traditional internet service providers (ISPs) to provide an internet connection to their area. While traditional ISPs work, they are centralized, costly, and often lack individual control. Is there a decentralized alternative to traditional internet service… (808 words, Aug 9, 2021)
- [Ledger Wallet Guide - Figment](/content/insights/ledger-wallet-guide-figment/index.html): We have a saying in crypto: “not your keys, not your coins.” Meaning – if you don’t hold direct access to your tokens, you’re not actually in control of what happens with your tokens. If you’d like to maintain complete control of your assets – we’d recommend that you purchase and learn how to use… (1,643 words, Jul 27, 2021)
- [The Graph: Curation In-Depth - Figment](/content/insights/the-graph-in-depth-curation/index.html): During the last couple of weeks, Curation has captured the attention of numerous participants in The Graph’s Ecosystem. New Discord and Telegram channels were created to facilitate communications between Curators. Those channels are proving to be an important part of our community. We highly recommend new Curators to join them. A lot has been already… (2,343 words, Jul 21, 2021)
- [The Graph: How to Curate - Figment](/content/insights/the-graph-how-to-curate/index.html): A more in depth article on how to curate is coming out soon. The Graph’s core objective is to index blockchains and provide API services for Web 3 applications. It will facilitate or dare we say create the data tools that all application developers need allowing them to stop worrying about managing data. In order… (850 words, Jul 12, 2021)
- [Polkadot: Parachains Coming Soon - Figment](/content/insights/polkadot-parachains/index.html): While many different projects lay the groundwork for Web 3, the number of blockchains continues to grow every day. The quantity of individual blockchains causes potential roadblocks for compatibility and information transfer. Polkadot aims to unify the Web 3 ecosystem by bridging tokens and information from one blockchain to another. The blockchain interoperability that Polkadot… (1,438 words, Jul 7, 2021)
- [Injective – Canary Chain (Phase Two) Staking Walkthrough - Figment](/content/insights/injective-staking-part-2/index.html): Whether you’re new to Injective (“Injective”) or participated in Equinox Staking on the Injective testnet, this guide is designed to: Familiarize you with the Injective staking dashboard; Explain the steps necessary to transfer your ERC-20 INJ tokens to the Injective Chain to acquire native tokens (“INJ”); Stake your INJ with a Validator to begin earning… (1,359 words, Jul 1, 2021)
- [The Data Economy in Web 3: A Landscape - Figment](/content/insights/data-economy-in-web-3/index.html): Web 2 is dominated by complex predictions that large corporations like Google and Facebook create to sell advertisements. It seems like everyone has a story about how a shadowy, unknown company has aggregated location-based data and information about past purchases to target individuals for things about which they may have only thought. Web 3 promises… (1,304 words, Jul 1, 2021)
- [Omosis: Staking Guide - Figment](/content/insights/osmo-staking-delegation-guide/index.html): Cosmos’ first IBC enabled AMM, Osmosis, has officially launched! Ready to stake? Here’s what you need to know: Osmosis Fairdrop ATOM holders & stakers are eligible for the OSMO fairdrop. The amount of OSMO a user will receive is dependent upon if they were staking or holding during the Stargate upgrade. Users can check airdrop… (682 words, Jun 21, 2021)
- [Casper: Staking Guide (Part 2) - Figment](/content/insights/casper-network-staking-guide/index.html): Casper: Staking & Delegating CSPR (Part 2) Casper is a layer-one blockchain built for application development and scalability. Initial delegations were hardcoded into the Casper genesis block, and tokens had to be obtained through a sale, resulting in a lockup period. What is Casper?  Casper Network is a future-proof blockchain that aims to support enterprise… (722 words, Jun 16, 2021)
- [Web 3 for Beginners: Proof of Stake Infrastructure - Figment](/content/insights/web-3-for-beginners-proof-of-stake-infrastructure/index.html): Previously, I wrote about the basic blockchain framework from a high level. If you haven’t read that and don’t know what blockchain is, I recommend going back and reading that one first. Don’t worry; it’s nice and short. In this article, we’ll get into the weeds about different types of nodes, as well as what… (2,393 words, Apr 20, 2021)
- [Casper: Staking Guide - Figment](/content/insights/casper-staking-delegating-cspr/index.html): Casper is a layer-one blockchain built for application development and scalability. It aims to support enterprise applications without compromising cost, decentralization, or security. Casper uses a CBC Casper-based Proof-of-Stake (PoS) consensus protocol called Highway to secure the network and verify transactions. Ready to stake? Head here. Casper is designed for enterprise developers to build private,… (1,316 words, Apr 6, 2021)
- [Mina: Decentralization and Scale Powered by SNARKs - Figment](/content/insights/mina-decentralization-and-scale-powered-by-snarks/index.html): zk-SNARKs are the underlying cryptographic primitives that differentiate Mina from other blockchains. With mainnet launch on the horizon, we felt the need to get reacquainted with this relatively new technology. More information on Mina can be found in our First Look article.   Blockchain Size Matters In 2017, the world learned about blockchain, decentralization, and… (1,024 words, Feb 8, 2021)
- [Solana Economics - Figment](/content/insights/solana-economics/index.html): Solana is a blockchain dedicated to implementing a new high-performance, permissionless blockchain. Figment supports staking on Solana with a 7% commission fee. They enabled token inflation, and therefore rewards, in February 2021. Learn more about Solana’s economics by reading below. Solana Staking Guide Quick Takes Inflation set at 8% for the first year Delegation and… (840 words, Feb 3, 2021)
- [Economics of The Graph: Choosing the Right Indexer - Figment](/content/insights/the-graph-economics-choosing-the-right-indexer/index.html): We recommend delegating to an Indexer that has an on-chain identity, and is considered trusted/credible validator on other staking networks. Figment’s Graph delegators are currently earning substantially more in staking income if they ran their own Indexer. The Graph is a decentralized solution to the problem of querying blockchains. Although the mainnet just launched, The… (899 words, Jan 27, 2021)
- [First Look: Solana - Figment](/content/insights/figments-first-look-solana/index.html): Solana aims to solve one of the biggest problems facing blockchains: scalability. With staking rewards imminent, it is vital to learn about the intricacies of Solana’s Proof of History (PoH) consensus mechanism and its use cases. Figment supports Solana and SOL delegators with just a 7% commission rate. Learn more about Solana by reading below.… (1,783 words, Jan 21, 2021)
- [Taking Back the Internet and Building it Better - Figment](/content/insights/taking-back-the-internet-and-building-it-better/index.html): The recent deplatforming events have reignited a much needed debate on big tech monopolies and freedom of speech. Regardless of political affiliation or ideology, tech monoliths like Apple, Amazon, Facebook, and Google have too much unchecked power over our digital lives. The Internet is the most powerful and dominant form of communication infrastructure the world… (991 words, Jan 13, 2021)
- [2021 Predictions and Needs for the Web 3 Ecosystem - Figment](/content/insights/2021-predictions-and-needs-for-the-web-3-ecosystem/index.html): 2020 was a defining year for Figment and the Web 3 ecosystem, but we are already thinking about 2021. Listed are some 2021 predictions and needs from the Figment Team. Lorien Gabel, CEO Prediction: BTC will finally become a “mainstream” investment asset among traditional financial institutions (grudgingly). This will lead to demand supply imbalance driving… (804 words, Dec 18, 2020)
- [Audius: Staking Guide - Figment](/content/insights/audius-guide-staking-delegating-audio-tokens/index.html): What is Audius? Audius is a new streaming platform designed for musicians–they can build a fanbase, share works in progress, and finally share completed tracks with the world. Musicians are using Audius to create, grow, and monetize their work without needing a record label. Audius is built for musicians and fans to enjoy their music… (901 words, Dec 17, 2020)
- [Flow: Staking Guide - Figment](/content/insights/flow-staking-delegating-flow-tokens/index.html): The Flow network has been stable and the Flow team is prepared to enable staking rewards today at 20:00 UTC, with the first rewards payouts in one week. These payouts will be the first liquid, transferable tokens, since all genesis tokens will take one year to unlock. What is Flow? Flow is an upcoming decentralized… (1,540 words, Dec 15, 2020)
- [Oasis: Staking Guide - Figment](/content/insights/oasis-network-staking-delegating-rose-tokens/index.html): The Oasis Mainnet Beta has been stable since launching on Oct 1, 2020, and the Oasis Foundation has proposed to upgrade to the Oasis mainnet today at 16:00 UTC. This upgrade will enable Oasis Network staking rewards and token transfers. Ready to stake? Skip to this section. If you have any questions about staking, we… (1,066 words, Nov 18, 2020)
- [Figment Raises $2.5 Million in Funding Round - Figment](/content/insights/figment-raises-2-5-million-in-funding-round/index.html): Figment is proud to announce that we have closed a second round of venture funding totaling $2.5 million led by Bonfire Ventures and joined by, FJ Labs, XDL Capital Group, Leminiscap, BKCM, and angel investor Stephan Patnernot. The capital raised will be used to grow our team, scale infrastructure and further develop Figment’s market leading staking… (663 words, Oct 29, 2020)
- [Flow: The Blockchain for Open Worlds - Figment](/content/insights/flow-the-blockchain-for-open-worlds/index.html): Flow is a decentralized blockchain designed to be the foundation for a new generation of games, apps, and the digital assets that power them. Figment will be supporting Flow and FLOW token holders at launch. On September 29th, we spoke with Layne Lafrance, Flow’s Product Lead, and Mickey Maher, SVP of Revenue and Gaming Partnerships… (334 words, Oct 6, 2020)
- [Secret Network: Increasing Blockchain Adoption with Privacy - Figment](/content/insights/secret-network-increasing-blockchain-adoption-with-privacy.html): Secret Network is a blockchain protocol that enables decentralized applications to perform encrypted computations. On September 22nd, we spoke with Tor Bair, Founder of Secret Foundation, and Can Kisagun, Cofounder of Enigma. Check out a recording of the conversation below. Takeaways Secret Network is a privacy-first blockchain within the Cosmos ecosystem. Secret Contracts on Secret… (347 words, Sep 25, 2020)
- [NEAR: Staking Guide - Figment](/content/insights/near-protocol-staking-guide/index.html): NEAR’s mainnet launch is live! Are you ready to stake? Here’s what to expect. ‍ ‍ Transfers and Staking Rewards In short, transfers are currently enabled, and rewards are estimated to be enabled on October 19, 2020. Token transfers were enabled by validators on October 13, 2020 via on-chain vote. Staking rewards we expect to… (652 words, Sep 24, 2020)
- [Secret Network: Staking Guide - Figment](/content/insights/scrt-staking-guide/index.html): The Secret Network mainnet launched in February 2020. Originally branded Enigma, Secret Network upgraded today, September 15, 2020, and is now the first blockchain to allow privacy-preserving smart contracts. That means apps built on Secret can use encrypted data without revealing it to anyone–not even the nodes in the network. Secret Network will enable developers… (456 words, Sep 15, 2020)
- [SKALE Economics - Figment](/content/insights/skale-economics/index.html): The SKALE Network is an “elastic” blockchain network that is designed to be interoperable with Ethereum. Figment will be supporting SKALE and its stakeholders at launch, which is scheduled for October 1st. Quick Takes Inflation set at 9.3% for the first year No tokens will be liquid at genesis Consensys Activate participants must stake at… (929 words, Aug 17, 2020)
- [Figment’s First Look: Flow - Figment](/content/insights/figments-first-look-flow/index.html): Flow is an upcoming decentralized blockchain developed by the creators of CryptoKitties and upcoming titles like NBA Top Shot. Figment will be supporting Flow and its stakeholders at launch. Until then, learn more about what makes Flow unique by reading below.   What is Flow? Flow is a new blockchain built for crypto-enabled consumer applications,… (1,667 words, Jun 22, 2020)
- [Figment’s First Look: Avalanche - Figment](/content/insights/figments-first-look-avalanche/index.html): Figment will be supporting the Avalanche Network, AVAX stakeholders, and Avalanche developers with our infrastructure, and our Web 3 API access gateway Data Hub. Learn more about Avalanche by reading below.   What is Avalanche Network? Avalanche is an upcoming layer one protocol by Ava Labs that plans to offer high-throughput, fast finality, and unprecedented decentralization.… (987 words, Jun 18, 2020)
- [Polkadot: Staking Guide - Figment](/content/insights/polkadot-guide-to-staking-nominating-dot/index.html): Until transfers are enabled on August 18, you will only be able to stake and nominate DOTs if you participated in the Polkadot crowdsale. This is Figment’ guide to staking and nominating Polkadot DOTs Last updated: July 28, 2020 Note that unstaking takes 28 days. You will need: If you participated in the crowdsale, you’ll… (570 words, Jun 17, 2020)
- [BandChain: Staking Guide - Figment](/content/insights/bandchain-guide-to-staking-band/index.html): If you have BAND tokens, they will likely need to be converted from Ethereum-based ERC-20 tokens to the native BandChain token in order to stake and delegate. You can swap liquid BAND tokens back to ERC-20 at any time. The Band Protocol team has published this guide for swapping BAND tokens. If your BAND tokens… (336 words, Jun 9, 2020)
- [Figment’s First Look: Band Protocol - Figment](/content/insights/figments-first-look-band-protocol/index.html): Band Protocol is an upcoming blockchain-agnostic decentralized oracle that claims to offer speed, scalability, cross-chain compatibility, and data flexibility. Figment is currently active on Band Protocol’s BandChain network and will be supporting delegations to our validator once enabled. What is Band Protocol? Band is an open protocol that facilitates the governance of data used in… (1,129 words, May 28, 2020)
- [Figment’s First Look: NEAR Protocol - Figment](/content/insights/figments-first-look-near-protocol/index.html): NEAR Protocol’s restricted mainnet is scheduled to launch this Summer, with their permissionless mainnet set to follow via a community vote. Figment will be supporting NEAR Protocol and NEAR token holders during its restricted and permissionless mainnet.   What is NEAR Protocol? NEAR Protocol is an upcoming layer-one sharded blockchain that plans to be highly… (1,198 words, May 19, 2020)
- [Staking DOT: The Rewards and Risks - Figment](/content/insights/staking-dot-the-rewards-and-risks/index.html): As we inch closer to Polkadot’s beta mainnet launch, it is important to understand how the network will function, and how you will be able to maximize your rewards, while also reducing risk when staking DOT. Although similar to Kusama, we will be mentioning Polkadot and DOT (the native currency on the Polkadot network) in… (1,110 words, Mar 9, 2020)
- [Self Custody Using a Ledger Hardware Wallet - Figment](/content/insights/self-custody-using-a-ledger-hardware-wallet/index.html): We recommend using the Ledger hardware wallet if you or your organization would like to maintain complete control of your assets in a secure way. Large token-holders also prefer to use a third-party custodian to hold their digital assets. Figment has partnered with several third-party custody solutions. Last updated: June 9, 2020 At a Glance… (909 words, Mar 6, 2020)
- [Figment Receives Grant from Web3 Foundation - Figment](/content/insights/figment-networks-partners-with-web3-foundation/index.html): Figment has been awarded a grant from Web3 Foundation to build Dot Hub, a staking explorer tool for Polkadot and Kusama networks. Dot Hub will include validator analytics, nominator events and alerts, and rewards reporting. Why Figment? Figment has demonstrated expertise in building tools for networks such as the Cosmos Hub, Tezos, Terra, and Kava,… (548 words, Mar 2, 2020)
- [Figment's First Look: Mina - Figment](/content/insights/figments-first-look-mina/index.html): Tiny, Portable Blockchain Mina bills itself as the “world’s lightest blockchain”. Current cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum store massive amounts of data on their blockchains, and will only continue to increase in size. Mina however, claims that their blockchain will always stay the same size (about 20 kilobytes), no matter the usage. If true, Mina’s… (1,027 words, Feb 6, 2020)
- [Livepeer: Staking Guide - Figment](/content/insights/livepeer-staking-delegation-guide-2/index.html): Livepeer is a rewarding proof of stake (PoS) network to be participating in — particularly in this early phase, with yearly rewards being as high as 1.5x the number of staked tokens. Livepeer’s new staking explorer makes that process easier than ever: Clicking the ‘staking guide’ button in the left-hand margin of the explorer will have the interface walk you… (873 words, Dec 1, 2019)
- [Evaluating Staking Networks: How Figment selects projects to support - Figment](/content/insights/evaluating-staking-networks-how-figment-selects-projects-to-support.html): Although this is a rough set of guidelines, no two projects are the same. At Figment we take every project into consideration seriously and value it for its own specific merits. Staking is Opening New Doors We believe that PoS represents a significant evolution in blockchain usability. With exciting projects like Cosmos, Livepeer, Tezos, and Terra… (2,115 words, Oct 8, 2019)
- [Risk Management for Staking: Slashing - Figment](/content/insights/risk-management-for-staking-slashing/index.html): Understanding risk management in PoS networks Not all networks are created equal 2019 is touted as the year of staking, with dozens of heavily funded Proof-of-Stake (PoS) networks going live or nearing launch. Although they bring with them exceptional growth potential, they also create new responsibilities for token holders that come with their own set of… (860 words, Sep 27, 2019)
- [Cosmos inflation & staking rewards: How are they related? - Figment](/content/insights/cosmos-inflation-staking-rewards-how-are-they-related.html): It's important to understand that Cosmos' inflation is different than its rewards rate. Read to learn more about Cosmos staking rewards. (942 words, Sep 25, 2019)
- [Funds that Stake: U.S. Tax Considerations for Investors in Proof of Stake Networks - Figment](/content/insights/u-s-tax-considerations-for-funds-when-staking/index.html): Proof of Stake (PoS) and the token rewards that arise from staking raise a host of new questions that the U.S. Treasury Department and the IRS and have yet to definitively answer. Does the receipt of staking rewards give rise to ordinary income or capital gains for investors? Or neither? Are staking rewards taxed differently… (970 words, Sep 18, 2019)
- [(Mis)Understanding Yield and Inflation in Proof of Stake Networks - Figment](/content/insights/misunderstanding-yield-and-inflation-in-proof-of-stake-networks.html): If we are going to realize a future built around decenteralized technologies it’s critical to get the narratives right. However, when “talking blockchain” traditional finance terms are often used incorrectly in an attempt to describe the new paradigm. This failure to accurately describe the features of new crypto networks may result in design mistakes, end-user… (931 words, May 1, 2019)
- [Smart Contracts vs. Application-Specific Blockchains - Figment](/content/insights/smart-contracts-vs-application-specific-blockchains.html): Besides the addition and subtraction of numbers on a distributed ledger (i.e. cryptocurrencies), blockchains hold the power to provide most — if not all — of the services that centralized computing can provide. Thus, as the community of builders continues to grow, we have seen the very beginning of not only decentralized money, but also… (1,474 words, Dec 13, 2018)
- [An introduction to Proof-of-Stake token yields: Assessing risks and rewards - Figment](/content/insights/an-introduction-to-proof-of-stake-token-yields-assessing-risks-and-rewards.html): Monitoring validator node voting power & uptime. Image from: https://www.figment.io/cosmos/hubble Although the latest wave of blockchain hype has calmed down this year, the ferocity of teams working on the underlying technology continues to increase. The time is fast approaching when scalable, secure, and decentralized solutions for many core areas of technology (computing, file storage, payments,… (1,496 words, Sep 18, 2018)
- [A primer on Proof-of-Stake and why it matters for the future of blockchains - Figment](/content/insights/a-primer-on-proof-of-stake-and-why-it-matters-for-the-future-of-blockchains.html): There is a major, multi-faceted shift happening right now in the world of crypto. It’s difficult to see given how noisy, complex, disjointed, and interdisciplinary the information flow and topics are in the community; but new consensus protocols combined with a maturing regulatory landscape are setting the stage to unify four groups that are often… (1,865 words, May 14, 2018)

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