In a recent episode of the AllinCrypto Podcast, we had the pleasure of speaking with Demetrios Skalkotos of Blockdaemon, one of the largest institutional infrastructure providers in the crypto industry.
We discussed the convergence of traditional finance (TradFi) with the digital asset ecosystem and what this means for the future of staking, tokenization, and 24/7 markets.
Blockdaemon supports over 70 blockchain protocols and delivers infrastructure for staking, wallets, APIs, and DeFi solutions.
Staking is evolving into a low-risk, yield-generating product for institutions, and Blockdaemon is at the forefront of compliant, insured infrastructure.
With its focus on real-world asset tokenization, the world of stablecoin legislation, and on-chain data infrastructure, Blockdaemon will continue to build the rails for the future of finance.
What is Blockdaemon?
Blockdaemon is a full-stack institutional platform that is focused on four main verticals: nodes, staking, the wallet infrastructure, and DeFi middleware, with over 70 protocols supported and clients ranging from PayPal to JPMorgan, Coinbase to A16Z.
The goal is seamless and compliant access to blockchain networks and services, with the basic options of staking ETH, running a node, and integrating DeFi protocols.
Institutional-Grade Staking: It’s So Much More Than Just Rewards
Blockdaemon’s infrastructure is ISO 27001-certified and SOC 2 Type 2 compliant, offering insured, secure, and high-performance staking for institutions. “We’re really looking at staking being the baseline and being a very institutional-grade, compliant, resilient, redundant, insured offering that clients all go say yes, I’m very well safe with staking my assets, and I’m going to earn properly,” Demetrios said.
Blockdaemon clients include hedge funds, custodians, asset managers, and venture capital firms looking to find a way to earn yield on assets like Ethereum, Solana, and even Bitcoin via emerging BTC yield shops.
Compliance and Regulation: A Strategic Priority
With the global regulatory space becoming clearer, Blockdaemon is a compliant partner for institutions entering crypto.
As the only U.S.-based staking provider with audited financials and top-tier compliance, Blockdaemon has demonstrated trust with clients and regulators alike.
Looking Ahead: Tokenization, Stablecoins & 24/7 Markets
Demetrios sees tokenized real-world assets (RWAs), stablecoin yield products, and eventually 24/7 tokenized stock markets as the next evolution. “We’re still in the first few innings of the game,” he said, “Blockdaemon is going to be part of that evolution, I think it’s more of an evolution, not a revolution.”
Want to learn more? Check out Blockdaemon’s website and explore the tools that are powering the next generation of finance.
