Redefining Institutional ETH Staking: Northstake’s Tokenized Solution Goes Live

Northstake’s tokenized ETH staking solution, launched today on the Ethereum mainnet, marks a significant milestone in the institutional staking market.

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The initiative, aimed at enhancing liquidity for institutional investors, enables the liquidation of Ethereum validator nodes in a matter of hours, a process that traditionally took days. This solution, fully compliant with regulatory requirements, opens up new opportunities for institutional participation in Ethereum staking while ensuring liquidity.

Following a successful pilot run on Ethereum’s testnet Holesky, Northstake has partnered with leading market makers GSR and DV Chain to facilitate tokenized ETH staking. Institutional investors can now leverage Northstake’s solution to maintain liquidity when unbonding ETH, allowing them to seamlessly navigate the staking landscape while adhering to regulatory standards.
“Today’s news sees several key market makers joining Northstake to create the only compliance-focused ETH validator marketplace for institutional investors. We’re very excited to see how industry-leading market makers contribute to the wider adoption of tokenized ETH staking.”

Jesper Johansen, CEO of Northstake
The success of the Holesky testnet pilot, conducted in collaboration with 3iQ, CoinFund, and CoinDesk Indices, underscored the demand for liquidity-forward ETH staking solutions in the institutional market. With over $109 billion worth of ETH staked as of April 2024, institutional investors have emerged as significant contributors to Ethereum’s staking ecosystem.

GSR and DV Chain, as leading market makers, have expressed their enthusiasm for joining Northstake’s innovative initiative. Ruchir Gupta, Head of Options & Treasury at GSR, emphasized the critical need addressed by Northstake’s approach, enabling institutions to participate in Ethereum staking while maintaining liquidity and regulatory compliance.

Michael Rabkin, Global Head of Business Development at DV Chain, highlighted the partnership’s alignment with DV Chain’s commitment to enhancing liquidity for institutional Ethereum stakers. He underscored the importance of Northstake’s solution in supporting the institutional crypto ecosystem’s growth and evolution.

Greg Benhaim, Senior Manager of Trading at 3iQ, commended the accelerated launch of the tokenized staking solution, emphasizing its value proposition for institutional investors. He reiterated 3iQ’s commitment to collaboration with Northstake and leading market makers to drive innovation in the ETH staking landscape.

Northstake has initiated the onboarding process for clients and additional market makers, with the tokenized staking solution expected to be fully operational later this year. The launch of this solution represents a significant step forward in bridging the gap between traditional finance and the crypto world, simplifying and securing institutional investments in crypto assets.

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About Northstake A/S

Northstake A/S is a regulated custodial virtual asset service provider offering compliant staking products for institutions. Regulated under the Danish Financial Supervisory Authority (DFSA), Northstake acts as a bridge between traditional finance and the crypto world, facilitating institutional investments in crypto assets.

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