Ripple Expands Institutional Custody Platform with Staking and Security Integrations
Ripple has added new security and staking integrations to its institutional custody platform, aiming to simplify deployment for banks and regulated custodians.
Staking is a process where cryptocurrency holders lock up their assets to help secure a blockchain network and validate transactions. It is commonly used in proof-of-stake and related consensus mechanisms. In return, participants earn rewards, usually in the form of additional tokens. Staking is considered more energy-efficient than mining and allows users to earn passive income. It has become a core feature of many modern blockchain networks.
Ripple has added new security and staking integrations to its institutional custody platform, aiming to simplify deployment for banks and regulated custodians.
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