Custody & Key Management
PrimeStaking entrusts validator-node keys and staked XDC to Crypto.com Custody, a regulated third-party custodian that delivers institutional-grade security while preserving the protocol’s non-custodial user experience.
Protect validator keys and user funds
Cold-wallet storage in segregated custody accounts
Eliminate single-operator risk
Multi-signatory transaction policies and role-based access
Maintain on-chain liveness
24 / 7 key availability with hardware secure modules
Provide verifiable solvency
Periodic proof-of-reserves attestations
Migration Timeline
Key transfer in progress– Validator keys encrypted and deposited into cold storage.
Wallet cut-over in progress – All staking flows are being rerouted; no user action required.
Attestation (Q3 2025) – Independent auditor to publish proof-of-reserves for custody wallets.
Impact on Users
No change to reward rates, lock-up periods, or fee structure.
Users retain full legal ownership of their XDC; assets cannot be re-hypothecated.
The protocol’s decentralisation roadmap remains intact—custody secures keys, not consensus.
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