About Blockdaemon
Blockdaemon is a leading provider of institutional-grade blockchain infrastructure, supporting secure, scalable, and compliant access to decentralized networks. Established in 2017, the company offers a complete Web3 stack, including staking services, MPC wallets, node deployment, and blockchain APIs, all tailored for enterprises, custodians, and financial institutions. Trusted by over 400 global organizations, Blockdaemon manages more than $110B in digital assets and maintains 250,000+ nodes across 40+ locations worldwide.
With industry certifications such as ISO 27001 and SOC 2 Type II, Blockdaemon ensures top-tier security, compliance, and reliability. The platform supports 70+ Proof-of-Stake networks and offers full slashing-risk coverage, making it one of the most secure and resilient options for institutions entering the blockchain space. Through its global infrastructure, Blockdaemon delivers seamless access to staking, wallets, APIs, and data—empowering institutional adoption of decentralized technologies.
Blockdaemon was founded with the mission of eliminating the complexity of running blockchain infrastructure at scale. The vision began in 2017, when founder and CEO Konstantin Richter experienced firsthand the challenges of managing Ethereum nodes. Since then, the company has evolved into a comprehensive infrastructure solution for the Web3 ecosystem, powering major players in finance, custodianship, and DeFi. From its San Francisco beginnings, Blockdaemon has expanded globally with offices in London, Singapore, Abu Dhabi, and more.
Blockdaemon has achieved significant milestones, including ISO 27001 and SOC 2 Type II certifications, strategic acquisitions such as Sepior, Gem, and expand.network, and the launch of advanced wallet technology like the Institutional Vault and Builder Vault. With support for 80+ blockchain protocols such as Ethereum, Solana, Cardano, Polygon, and Avalanche, Blockdaemon offers unmatched cross-chain capabilities. The platform is known for 99.9% uptime, 24/7 monitoring, and mission-critical failovers, reinforcing its position as a high-availability blockchain solution.
Key competitors in this space include QuickNode, Infura, and Alchemy. While all provide blockchain API and node services, Blockdaemon differentiates itself through its complete institutional-grade staking suite, MPC wallet technology, and rigorous compliance. Unlike other providers, Blockdaemon is the only independent staking provider certified under ISO 27001 and SOC 2 Type II, making it a preferred choice for institutions with high compliance and security requirements.
Over the years, Blockdaemon has grown into a backbone of the blockchain economy by abstracting away complexity and offering easy-to-integrate solutions. Whether it’s through dedicated nodes, custom APIs, staking automation, or enterprise-grade wallets, Blockdaemon is driving the secure and compliant adoption of blockchain technologies across the institutional landscape.
Blockdaemon provides numerous benefits and features that make it a standout project in the blockchain infrastructure space:
- Institutional-Grade Staking: Offers flexible staking options including traditional staking, liquid staking, restaking, and a dedicated staking app for full control and reporting.
- MPC Wallet Technology: The Institutional Vault and Builder Vault ensure secure key management with Multi-Party Computation and customizable deployment.
- High Availability Nodes: Access dedicated nodes and RPC APIs across 15+ blockchains with 24/7 monitoring and 99.9% uptime.
- Enterprise-Ready Compliance: Fully ISO 27001 and SOC 2 Type II compliant, with AML/KYC programs and non-custodial architecture.
- Slashing-Risk Coverage: 100% coverage against validator slashing events, ensuring risk-free staking operations for clients.
- Global Infrastructure: Distributed infrastructure with 250K+ nodes across 40+ regions to support large-scale operations.
- Comprehensive Reporting: Real-time dashboards and monitoring tools for transparent and accountable infrastructure management.
Blockdaemon makes it easy for institutions and developers to get started with staking, node management, and digital asset wallets. Here’s how to begin:
- Create an Account: Visit the Blockdaemon website and click on “Get in Touch” to connect with their sales or support team for account setup.
- Access the Portal: The Blockdaemon Portal is your dashboard to control staking, deploy nodes, and manage APIs.
- Staking Services: Choose from a wide range of PoS protocols to start staking. You can use the Staking API or their staking app for manual or automated operations.
- MPC Wallet Setup: Institutions looking for secure asset storage can request access to Institutional Vault or Builder Vault. Integration support is available for onboarding.
- API Integration: Developers can integrate Blockdaemon’s REST or RPC APIs to connect with over 15 major blockchain protocols. Full documentation is available in the Blockdaemon Docs.
- Support & Help: Visit the Support Center for FAQs, system status updates, and detailed help articles.
Blockdaemon FAQ
Blockdaemon offers full 100% slashing-risk coverage for clients using its staking infrastructure. This means if a validator underperforms or gets penalized, Blockdaemon ensures the institution does not suffer financial losses. This is made possible by a combination of rigorous validator performance monitoring, 24/7 infrastructure oversight, and institutional-grade failovers. Institutions can stake assets confidently, knowing their capital is shielded from operational risk. For more, visit Blockdaemon’s staking suite.
The Institutional Vault uses Multi-Party Computation (MPC) to distribute key signing responsibilities across multiple parties, reducing the risk of single-point failure. This setup ensures that private keys are never fully reconstructed in one location, which enhances security and supports compliance with institutional security policies. Blockdaemon’s vaults are highly customizable and designed for high-throughput, compliant, and secure transaction management.
Developers can use Blockdaemon’s Native RPC API to access real-time blockchain data across 15+ protocols with consistent endpoints. The API allows multi-chain support including Ethereum, Solana, Avalanche, and Polygon without managing separate infrastructure for each chain. Developers can tailor endpoints, query balances, transactions, and smart contract data securely via the Blockdaemon documentation. With 99.9% uptime, the APIs are ideal for production environments.
The Builder Vault is optimized for developers and agile teams needing fast deployments and programmable wallet infrastructure. In contrast, the Institutional Vault is tailored for financial institutions requiring regulated environments, audit trails, and policy-enforced workflows. Both use MPC technology, but the Institutional Vault adds advanced access controls and compliance support.
Blockdaemon is the only independent staking provider with ISO 27001 and SOC 2 Type II certifications, reflecting its commitment to enterprise-grade security and compliance. The platform also implements AML/KYC frameworks, non-custodial models, and OFAC compliance. With a strong balance sheet and audited financials, it meets the needs of highly regulated organizations like banks, asset managers, and custodians. Visit the Security and Compliance page to learn more.