Bulletin

October 2024

Product - new integration

We are excited to announce that Safe{Wallet} has joined the Kiln Onchain platform to offer native ETH staking as the first step in our collaboration. This brings Kiln's Dedicated Validators directly into the Safe{Wallet} interface, allowing individuals, DAOs, treasuries, and enterprises to stake ETH with ease and security. To discover more about Kiln Onchain, check it out here.

Bitcoin.com has integrated Kiln DeFi, giving users seamless access to stablecoin lending, starting with USDC on Morpho. This is a major step in enhancing their DeFi offerings and benefiting their community. If you're interested in learning more about Kiln DeFi and how to earn revenue on stablecoins, explore here.

Compliance and regulatory engagement

Staking
Whitepaper

Staking is crucial for Web3 infrastructure, acting as the primary security mechanism for "proof of stake" blockchains. While widely discussed, it is often misunderstood due to its technical complexity and rapid evolution amidst unclear regulatory frameworks.

This whitepaper, authored by Kiln's legal team, serves as a comprehensive guide to staking and aims to help industry participants and policymakers understand:

  • Staking's role: Insight into how staking functions within blockchain ecosystems.
  • Key models: An overview of different staking models available in the market.
  • Risks and benefits: A detailed analysis of the advantages and potential risks associated with staking.
  • Regulatory Landscape: An examination of the regulatory frameworks in the UK, EU, Singapore, and the US.
  • Recommendations for policymakers and regulators: Suggestions on how staking should be approached from a regulatory standpoint.

Crypto 101

Bitcoin Staking & Babylon: Latest Insights

Last week, Babylon, the Bitcoin staking protocol, raised its cap, with over 25,308 Bitcoin holders successfully staking 23,889.6255 BTC during Phase 1 Cap 2.

With the release of its whitepaper in July 2023, Babylon offers a unique framework for direct Bitcoin staking, featuring an innovative reward system and staking mechanics. This approach enables Bitcoin holders to actively contribute to the security of PoS networks without intermediaries, setting a new standard in the staking landscape.

By becoming an early adopter, you can not only position yourself for a potential airdrop but also deepen your understanding of BTC staking—without any slashing risk. Stay tuned for updates on the next window opening later this year!

If you want to learn more about Bitcoin staking, check out our article in Digital Assets Investors magazine for a comprehensive overview of the landscape.

Events

Let’s meet at the upcoming events

🇺🇸 After a great time at Permissionless, catch our US team at CoinAlts in San Francisco, followed by Digital Assets in Miami.

🇦🇪 Join our team in Dubai for Cosmosverse on October 21, followed by Binance Blockchain Week starting on October 30!


Thank you for reading. We look forward to seeing you at our upcoming conferences.

Marie, Head of Marketing

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