Custody & Key Management
PrimeStaking uses a permissionless, smart contract-based validator custody model - eliminating human interaction from custody flows entirely.
How It Works
Smart contract-based execution - validator keys and staked XDC are managed entirely by audited smart contracts, with no human interaction in custody flows.
Permissionless - anyone can verify the state of validators and staked assets on-chain. No centralized approval required.
Trustless - no single entity controls the keys. The protocol enforces custody rules through code, not operational trust.
Institutional-grade transparency - full operational transparency aligned with institutional security standards.
Audit & Collaboration
PrimeStaking's custody infrastructure is developed in collaboration with:
Nethermind — smart contract development and security review
XDC Core team — network-level validator integration
An independent security audit of the custody contracts is underway as part of our ongoing security program. Full results will be published upon completion.
What This Means for Users
Custody model
Smart contract-based (no third-party custodian)
Key management
Validator keys secured by on-chain contracts
Human interaction
Eliminated from custody flows
Verifiability
Fully transparent and auditable on the blockchain
User action required
None - fully seamless
Impact on Users
No change to reward rates, withdrawal times, or fee structure.
Users retain full ownership of their assets at all times.
Smart contract-based custody eliminates reliance on any centralized custodian, strengthening the protocol's decentralization.
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