Figment

Solana's architecture depends on consistent 400ms block production. But not all validators operate at that level, and the effects are felt across the network. At Figment, we believe validator performance should be measured by alignment with network goals. That’s why we’ve invested in infrastructure that consistently delivers sub-400ms block times, low skip rates, and high staking reward rates across all conditions. Our latest blog explains: 🟨 Why slow validators degrade Solana’s performance 🟨 Why Alpenglow will raise the bar for validator quality 🟨 How Figment continues to lead through performance, transparency, and alignment 🔗 Read more: https://lnkd.in/eMByUr2y

On August 5, the SEC’s Division of Corporation Finance issued new guidance confirming that, when structured appropriately, liquid staking is not considered the offer or sale of a security under the Securities Act. This builds on the SEC's May guidance around solo and non-custodial staking, offering clearer direction on how U.S. institutions can engage with staking in a compliant way. At Figment, we continue to work with institutional partners and regulators to ensure staking infrastructure and token models align with both performance and compliance needs. ➡️ Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eyPCva-m

Figment CEO & Co-Founder Lorien Gabel joined Sonali Basak live on Bloomberg TV to unpack a pivotal shift in digital asset regulation and the wave of institutional momentum heading onchain. “Regulatory changes have been fairly significant for the industry and specifically for ETH, which is really the method by which we’ll start to rewrite our existing financial system. Bitcoin has this narrative around essentially being digital gold, and ETH is really the tool upon which much of the new financial system is going to be built." Staking is the foundational layer powering the next era of digital finance: ➡️ Crypto cannot scale without staking; it’s essential for securing networks and cost efficiency ➡️ More onchain activity = more opportunity for rewards (not just price action) ➡️ TradFi is coming, and stablecoins are already gaining momentum Staking remains one of the most important, and most overlooked, investment opportunities in digital assets. Missed the interview? Watch it here 👇 https://lnkd.in/e-dT9xR4

10 years ago, Ethereum launched as a vision in a whitepaper. Today, it anchors the global decentralized finance ecosystem, and staking is now foundational to its architecture. To mark Ethereum’s 10-year anniversary, Figment is proud to release a new report: ➡️ 10 Years of Ethereum: How Staking Transformed the World’s Smart Contract Platform 🔍 Inside the report: – Key milestones: from the launch and DAO fork to DeFi Summer, The Merge, and beyond – Growth in numbers: 35M+ ETH staked, 1M+ validators, $443B+ market cap – Institutional tipping point: SOC 2 compliance, ETF approvals pending, and continued staking clarity – What’s next: Restaking, and the next decade of innovation At Figment, we believe staking is the engine of Ethereum’s security and a pillar of its investment thesis. Institutions are no longer on the sidelines, they’re helping shape what comes next. Read the full report below: https://lnkd.in/eyiyV4ck

📣 The Administration’s support for open blockchain networks marks a major inflection point, one that positions staking as foundational infrastructure for the future of digital banking. With the GENIUS and CLARITY Acts signaling formal support for decentralized technologies like stablecoins and staking, we’re seeing policy catch up to what’s already unfolding onchain. The interplay between stablecoin transactions and Ethereum validator rewards for securing the network affirms staking’s emergence as a core component of decentralized finance — and now, digital banking. Josh Deems and Eme Housser break down the latest Legislative momentum shaping the U.S. digital asset landscape. Read more: https://lnkd.in/eciTkk7M

Figment Now Supports Firedancer: A New Era of High-Performance Solana Staking Firedancer, developed by Jump Trading Group, is Solana’s newest high-performance validator client — and Figment is proud to support it on mainnet. What this means for institutions: ✅ Higher validator throughput ✅ Increased reward potential for delegators ✅ Greater client diversity and resilience on Solana ✅ Deployment flexibility with Figment’s secure, compliant infrastructure Whether you’re an institutional delegator or operating white-label validators, you can now access Firedancer’s performance benefits through Figment — with early data already showing higher average rewards per slot. 🔗 Learn more and get started: https://lnkd.in/eS35kV8v

Figment is heading to Brazil for Blockchain.RIO, one of Latin America's leading gatherings for blockchain innovation. 🇧🇷 With Brazil rapidly emerging as a hub for Web3 adoption and institutional interest, we're looking forward to insightful conversations around the infrastructure powering this evolution. If you're in town for the conference, send Sthefano S. Batista, Colton Campbell or Mirella Guglielmi a message to learn more about Figment's involvement in the region.

Staking SOL is now easier than ever — directly in MetaMask, powered by Figment. We’re excited to share that Solana ($SOL) staking is now live in MetaMask through Figment’s institutional-grade infrastructure. This integration combines MetaMask’s widely adopted user interface with Figment’s secure, compliant, and high-performance staking backend. Whether you're an asset manager, custodian, or individual user, this launch makes staking $SOL more accessible and reliable than ever. 🔗 Start staking: https://lnkd.in/eXkMVZWB Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eGyURiXq

New Feature: NEAR Staking is Now Live in the Figment App Institutions can now stake NEAR Protocol directly through the Figment App — with the same trusted, secure infrastructure used by top asset managers around the world. Stakers benefit from: ✅ Easy user interface ✅ Daily rewards ✅ Institutional-grade performance and security Whether you're already using the Figment App or just getting started, staking NEAR is now just a few clicks away. 🔗 Learn more: https://lnkd.in/ei7bSk4x

Staking has become a core component of institutional digital asset strategies. But not all infrastructure is created equal. Navigating custody, compliance & liquidity isn’t simple — the details matter. Read the breakdown below by Eva Lawrence on how institutions can stake strategically.