We are excited to announce a significant milestone in our collaboration with BitGo, a prominent regulated custody, financial services, and core infrastructure provider. BitGo has partnered with Chorus One to expand staking for a diverse range of networks, including Sui, Sei, Injective, Osmosis, and Agoric. This collaboration underscores our longstanding relationship, spanning over a year, and solidifies our position as a preferred staking provider for institutions seeking security, compliance, and cutting-edge research.
BitGo's decision to collaborate with Chorus One as their staking provider is rooted in several key factors that set us apart:
Security, Compliance, and Regulatory Expertise
Swiss Heritage: Switzerland’s robust regulatory framework for digital assets makes it a prime choice for industry players. Chorus One's Swiss origins reflect our commitment to rigorous standards and regulatory compliance—a critical factor for BitGo.
Comprehensive Compliance Checks: BitGo places paramount importance on regulatory compliance, and we meticulously meet all necessary requirements. Our rigorous compliance checks ensure that our staking operations consistently adhere to the highest standards, instilling unwavering confidence in institutions that choose us as their staking provider.
Top-Notch Security: BitGo values security above all else, and Chorus One boasts an impeccable track record in safeguarding staked assets, ensuring the safety of BitGo's assets.
Network Expertise and Streamlined Onboarding
Effortless Onboarding: BitGo sought a provider with extensive knowledge of a wide array of networks, along with the capability to swiftly enter validator sets. Our concise onboarding framework allows BitGo to stake tokens across multiple networks seamlessly, quickly, and efficiently.
Cosmos Network Proficiency: BitGo's interest in Cosmos networks aligns with Chorus One's long-standing involvement and expertise in this ecosystem. Our extensive knowledge positions us as a go-to provider for BitGo in their Cosmos-related endeavors.
Research Excellence
Chorus One Research, our in-house research arm, is highly regarded in the industry for its in-depth analysis of crypto and staking trends. This research is deeply valued by institutional partners like BitGo. Through this collaboration, BitGo gains access to our comprehensive research resources, enhancing their knowledge base.
"Chorus One's extensive expertise in emerging and leading networks has streamlined staking and onboarding for us.. Their stringent regulatory and compliance standards, as well as their notable performance and track record also give us peace of mind for a long-term collaboration." -Thomas Chen, Managing Director, BitGo
"We hold security, compliance, and regulation in the highest regard, and prioritize partnering with organizations that share these values. As a trusted leader and one of the few qualified custodians in the industry, we take pride in partnering with BitGo. We eagerly anticipate the opportunity to deliver the highest caliber staking and custody services to our mutual customers." - Brian Fabian Crain, CEO, Chorus One
Chorus One's collaboration with BitGo reaffirms our commitment to serving the institutional market with unwavering dedication to security, compliance, research excellence, and exceptional customer support. We look forward to this collaboration as we continue to provide the highest level of service to institutions looking to expand their staking activities.
To begin staking with Chorus One or learn more about our offerings, please contact us at staking@chorus.one.
Chorus One is one of the biggest institutional staking providers globally operating infrastructure for 40+ Proof-of-Stake networks including Ethereum, Cosmos, Solana, Avalanche, and Near amongst others. Since 2018, we have been at the forefront of the PoS industry and now offer easy enterprise-grade staking solutions, industry-leading research, and also invest in some of the most cutting-edge protocols through Chorus Ventures.
Chorus One is proud to introduce our new research effort, fueled by a grant from dYdX, that examines the implications of Maximum Extractable Value (MEV) within the context of dYdX v4 from a validator's perspective. This comprehensive analysis presents the first-ever exploration of mitigating negative MEV externalities in a fully decentralized, validator-driven order book. Additionally, it delves into the uncharted territory of cross-domain arbitrage involving a fully decentralized in-validator order book and other venues.
This paper, marking a significant milestone in exploring MEV dynamics, identifies factors that influence undesirable MEV extraction, and proposes concrete strategies to level the playing field in derivative trading by counteracting such behavior.
dYdX v4 signifies a transformative phase in the evolution of the dYdX protocol. It embraces a fully decentralized derivatives exchange built on a central limit order book (CLOB). Unlike previous iterations, which combined smart contracts with centralized services, v4 employs a decentralized off-chain order book and a high-performance matching engine. This architecture, powered by the CometBFT consensus and Cosmos SDK, strives to achieve scalability alongside decentralization while allowing community-driven protocol development.
This transition signifies a substantial shift, as v4 introduces the industry's first truly decentralized perpetual futures exchange. Validators will manage the order books, with meticulous steps taken to ensure fair and trustless trading through effective negative MEV mitigation.
Set against the backdrop of this pivotal upgrade, our paper serves a crucial purpose by shedding light on the complexities of mitigating bad MEV on dYdX v4, thus equipping the community with the resources needed to navigate the upcoming transition. By providing comprehensive insights, our analysis aids in anticipating the impact of MEV on the new chain and trading experience, as well as the wider Cosmos ecosystem, ultimately fostering informed decision-making.
Our analysis uncovers pivotal insights that reverberate across the ecosystem:
Finally, our research extends beyond insights to practical solutions for mitigating validator-driven MEV risks. We propose that such MEV might manifest through partnerships between trading firms and market makers, favoring those with established advantages. We underscore the risks associated with harmful MEV, including asymmetric risk for delegators. Even in optimistic scenarios, potential revenue from partnerships may not fully offset these risks. To address this, we suggest a combination of measures including potential penalties and flexible unbonding periods for re-delegation to ethical actors, aiming to effectively manage validator-driven MEV risks.
At Chorus One, we leverage a sophisticated and ethical set of MEV strategies to optimize our validators' performance and continuously monitor progress. Backed by in-house experts and extensive research, we deploy various infrastructural solutions such as relay optimization, latency games, and investing in robust machines to improve our MEV performance. Learn more about Chorus One's winning MEV strategies by reading our recent blog.
For a comprehensive exploration of our research on MEV implications within dYdX v4, we invite you to read the full research paper here.
About Chorus One
Chorus One is one of the biggest institutional staking providers globally operating infrastructure for 40+ Proof-of-Stake networks including Ethereum, Cosmos, Solana, Avalanche, and Near amongst others. Since 2018, we have been at the forefront of the PoS industry and now offer easy enterprise-grade staking solutions, industry-leading research, and also invest in some of the most cutting-edge protocols through Chorus Ventures.
After a record breaking event in Paris last year, EthCC, the premier European Ethereum conference returns on Monday 17 July for its sixth installation.
Chorus One is thrilled to be part of this dynamic gathering, where crypto enthusiasts from around the world convene. As we gear up to immerse ourselves in the event and share the latest developments in staking, we want to provide you with a closer look at our agenda, activities, and where to find us.
Over four days, EthCC will attract more than 4,000 industry leaders from the realms of finance and digital assets to explore the evolution of crypto and community. Through engaging fireside chats, thought-provoking panels, and invaluable networking opportunities, the conference will cover a wide range of crypto verticals, spanning from blockchain economics to rollups and gaming.
Our Chief Executive Officer, Brian Fabian Crain will take on the illustrious Versailles stage to lead a workshop delving into the significance of the Urbit ecosystem. Mark your calendar here.
Additionally, we invite you to join us for the sessions by our Research Analyst and Ethereum Expert, Gabriella Sofia and our Engineering Team Lead, Jennifer Parak. Gabriella will provide an analytical exploration, predicting the trillion-dollar potential of Ethereum staking. Catch her presentation at Saint Victor at 2:35 pm CEST on July 18.
Jennifer, on the other hand, will unveil her optimized Ethereum validator key-gen tool, "Eth-staking-smith," designed to streamline validator key management at scale. Be sure to attend her talk at Saint Victor at 2:10 pm on July 20.
In addition to Brian, Gabriella, and Jennifer, other Chorus One attendees you can expect to meet at the event, include:
Vic Kaul, Xavier Meegan, Michael Moser, Yannick Socolov, Luis Nuñez Clavijo, Albert Poetzsch, Anita Zaman, Neal Roche, Alexis Tabak
To schedule a meeting, reach out to us at: staking@chorus.one
See you there!
About Chorus One
Chorus One is one of the biggest institutional staking providers globally operating infrastructure for 40+ Proof-of-Stake networks including Ethereum, Cosmos, Solana, Avalanche, and Near amongst others. Since 2018, we have been at the forefront of the PoS industry and now offer easy enterprise-grade staking solutions, industry-leading research, and also invest in some of the most cutting-edge protocols through Chorus Ventures.
Amidst the dynamic blockchain landscape, Archway Network stands out as a platform that has captured the attention of developers and enthusiasts alike. This blog delves into the unique features and opportunities that Archway offers, shedding light on its architecture, tokenomics, use cases, developer rewards, and recent activities that ascribe it as a prominent player in the ecosystem.
Archway’s Architecture: Where Innovation Thrives
Archway Network is a testament to visionary architecture. By leveraging the Cosmos SDK, Tendermint, and CosmWasm, the Archway team have built an infrastructure that excels in speed, scalability, and security. What truly sets Archway apart is its seamless interoperability through the Inter-Blockchain Communication (IBC) protocol, which fosters a cohesive ecosystem where data and value can flow freely between different blockchains.
Unlike L1 blockchains that primarily focus on token distribution to early participants, Archway takes a different approach. It recognizes the value and impact of developers and builders by incentivizing them based on their contributions to the network. This unique model aims to level the playing field among developers, providing equal access to capital and support, regardless of their connections or associations.
Tokenomics: Incentivizing Developer Contributions
Archway introduces a novel approach to developer rewards by exploring revenue distribution alternatives. Beyond gas fees, developers building on the network are incentivized through a meticulously designed combination of gas rebates, inflation, and premiums. This multifaceted reward system ensures that developers are recognized and rewarded for their invaluable contributions to the network.
Gas fees are not just divided up among validators and dApps, but split evenly between them, ensuring a fair distribution of rewards. But Archway doesn't stop there—it pushes the boundaries further. With the inflation rate at 10% and expected APR ranging around ±21% at launch, developers have a stake in shaping the network's future.
A quarter of the inflation is allocated to the dApps rewards pool, a vibrant ecosystem where developers are rewarded based on the gas generated by their applications within a given epoch. Additionally, developers have the freedom to set custom fees for interactions with their smart contracts, enabling them to earn 100% of the charges and fostering a direct stake in their application's success. By seamlessly embedding these fees within the network fee, Archway Network delivers a user-friendly experience, sparing users from the complexity of multiple fees.
Use Cases
Archway Network opens up a wide range of possibilities for developers and entrepreneurs. By rerouting their rewards to a shared pool, developers can subsidize gas fees for users, creating a more familiar and accessible experience akin to traditional web applications. This user-centric approach revolutionizes the way people interact with blockchain-powered applications, removing the burden of high transaction costs and propelling mainstream adoption.
Moreover, Archway Network empowers developers to swiftly launch their dApps without the need to bootstrap a standalone chain. For early-stage projects struggling to secure funding or establish a secure blockchain, Archway provides a springboard for testing product-market fit and scaling ambitions. Developers can prototype and iterate on Archway before transitioning to their own appchain or rollup, amplifying their chances of success.
Archway isn't solely focused on providing a versatile blockchain infrastructure—it also fosters a vibrant and supportive developer community. By offering a plethora of hackathons, workshops, grants, bug bounties, and developer-focused initiatives, Archway stimulates a culture of innovation and collaboration. Developers are incentivized to create new modules, tooling, and applications that enrich the ecosystem and unlock new possibilities.
Check out some of Archway’s key initiatives here:
Hackathons: https://blog.archway.io/tagged/hackathons
Workshops: Archway Workshops
Grants: https://blog.archway.io/accelerating-value-capture-the-archway-foundation-grants-program-40f3edbdf9
Governance
Archway Network implements a governance model that allows participants and token holders to actively shape the protocol's future. Through proposals and on-chain voting, Archway's decentralized community can influence the direction of the platform. Governance is facilitated by their native token, $ARCH, which ensures fair and transparent participation. Holders of the token can propose changes and vote on active proposals, with consensus being reached through a defined threshold. Engaging with the Archway community involves actively participating in governance by submitting proposals or casting votes on existing ones.
Recent Developments
In its relentless pursuit of excellence, Archway Network has achieved several milestones that highlight its potential as a catalyst for change. Notably, the launch of its incentivized testnet, the successful completion of multiple security audits, and the adoption of WebAssembly (Wasm) have garnered attention from developers and blockchain enthusiasts alike. Now with the mainnet launch, Archway is poised to reshape the blockchain landscape, offering an unprecedented level of developer empowerment and accessibility.
Deep Dive into Archway network: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TCoTNlzohIo
Useful resources:
Website: https://archway.io
Twitter: https://twitter.com/archwayHQ
Medium: https://medium.com/@archwayHQ
Github: https://github.com/archway-network
Docs: https://docs.archway.io
Discord: https://discord.com/invite/5FVvx3WGfa
Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/Archway/
Telegram: https://t.me/archway_hq
Staking $ARCH with Chorus One
Inflation rate: 10%
Staking APR: expected ±21% at launch (with 35% ARCH staked)
To start staking with Chorus One, reach out to staking@chorus.one.
About Chorus One
Chorus One is one of the biggest institutional staking providers globally operating infrastructure for 40+ Proof-of-Stake networks including Ethereum, Cosmos, Solana, Avalanche, and Near amongst others. Since 2018, we have been at the forefront of the PoS industry and now offer easy enterprise-grade staking solutions, industry-leading research, and also invest in some of the most cutting-edge protocols through Chorus Ventures.
In the interest of safeguarding investors from potential staking penalties, Chorus One is proud to partner with Nexus Mutual, the leading decentralised coverage provider, to introduce a range of staking coverage options for our customers. As an industry leader, we are the first node operator to purchase on-chain staking coverage to protect our customers through Nexus Mutual’s innovative tokenised cover.
Our aim is to shield our diverse clientele—including custodians, trusts, enterprises, individuals, and others—from any risks associated with staking penalties, to ensure peace of mind and uninterrupted growth. This coverage reinforces Chorus One’s risk management strategies to proactively fortify our customers’ staked funds.
Complementary base cover on staked ETH
In light of our partnership with Nexus Mutual, we are pleased to offer complementary base coverage on Ethereum staked through OPUS for all customers until the end of 2023. Additionally, clients may opt for upgradable coverage on other networks supported by Chorus One upon request. For information regarding this promotion, or to explore coverage options for other networks, please reach out to us at staking@chorus.one.
Nexus Mutual
Nexus Mutual is a decentralised coverage protocol that allows its members to join and share risk. Members are empowered to purchase cover products that protect against various kinds of risks, including staking penalties like slashing. By leveraging their infrastructure, our clients can conveniently access cover, underwrite risks, manage claims, and build resilient risk management strategies through Chorus One.
How does it work?
Nexus Mutual’s tokenised cover permits Chorus One to acquire coverage for various digital assets, represented as ERC-721 NFTs. They offer transparent and auditable claims assessment, which can be accessed by anyone through the Nexus Mutual protocol on Ethereum. Storing data on-chain allows anyone to review Nexus Mutual’s history of claim decisions and payouts.
Unlike traditional insurance, claims are processed in a matter of days and payouts are redeemable as soon as a claim has been approved. Nexus Mutual provides an enhanced claims experience for our customers by eliminating the need for third-party involvement or delays. Additionally, the protocol is designed to reward honest behaviour and penalise fraudulent activities. Learn more about the claims design and how Nexus Mutual protects against fraud protection in their documentation.
What is slashing?
Proof-of-Stake (PoS) networks offer immense growth potential for blockchain transactions. However, not all PoS networks are equal, and they introduce new responsibilities and risks for token holders. One such risk is slashing, which involves penalising validators who engage in dishonest or inactive behavior on the network. Slashing can take different forms, such as losing a predefined percentage of a validator's stake or being completely removed from the network for the current epoch or permanently.
At Chorus One, we recognise the severity of such circumstances. That’s why our robust, on-chain coverage forms an integral part of our comprehensive risk management strategy, aiming to protect all of our clients. Stay tuned for an upcoming article where we will delve further into staking penalties and Chorus One's proactive risk management practices.
"When staking your ETH, even with the best technical set-up and expertise, mistakes can happen and slashing can occur. The most professional operators recognize this and put in place protection for their users. We're excited to work with Chorus One to make staking your ETH safer." - Hugh Karp, Founder, Nexus Mutual
"At Chorus One, security holds the utmost importance as we deeply value the trust and peace of mind it brings to investors. As responsible node operators, we prioritise establishing a solid foundation of trust with our investors, ensuring the safety of their assets. Through our partnership with Nexus Mutual, we aim to offer comprehensive protection against potential asset loss arising from staking penalties." - Vic Kaul, Business Development Lead, Chorus One
About Nexus Mutual
Nexus Mutual is a decentralised insurance alternative built on the Ethereum blockchain and the leading provider of crypto-native coverage. To date, Nexus Mutual members have protected more than $4.4b in crypto assets and have paid out $17.9m in claims. The mutual was created to give people a way to hedge against the unique risks in on-chain markets.
Learn more about Nexus Mutual by visiting nexusmutual.io.
About Chorus One
Chorus One is one of the biggest institutional staking providers globally operating infrastructure for 40+ Proof-of-Stake networks including Ethereum, Cosmos, Solana, Avalanche, and Near amongst others. Since 2018, we have been at the forefront of the PoS industry and now offer easy enterprise-grade staking solutions, industry-leading research, and also invest in some of the most cutting-edge protocols through Chorus Ventures.
In the interest of safeguarding investors from potential staking penalties, Chorus One is proud to partner with Nexus Mutual, the leading decentralised coverage provider, to introduce a range of staking coverage options for our customers. As an industry leader, we are the first node operator to purchase on-chain staking coverage to protect our customers through Nexus Mutual’s innovative tokenised cover.
Our aim is to shield our diverse clientele—including custodians, trusts, enterprises, individuals, and others—from any risks associated with staking penalties, to ensure peace of mind and uninterrupted growth. This coverage reinforces Chorus One’s risk management strategies to proactively fortify our customers’ staked funds.
Complementary base cover on staked ETH
In light of our partnership with Nexus Mutual, we are pleased to offer complementary base coverage on Ethereum staked through OPUS for all customers until the end of 2023. Additionally, clients may opt for upgradable coverage on other networks supported by Chorus One upon request. For information regarding this promotion, or to explore coverage options for other networks, please reach out to us at staking@chorus.one.
Nexus Mutual
Nexus Mutual is a decentralised coverage protocol that allows its members to join and share risk. Members are empowered to purchase cover products that protect against various kinds of risks, including staking penalties like slashing. By leveraging their infrastructure, our clients can conveniently access cover, underwrite risks, manage claims, and build resilient risk management strategies through Chorus One.
How does it work?
Nexus Mutual’s tokenised cover permits Chorus One to acquire coverage for various digital assets, represented as ERC-721 NFTs. They offer transparent and auditable claims assessment, which can be accessed by anyone through the Nexus Mutual protocol on Ethereum. Storing data on-chain allows anyone to review Nexus Mutual’s history of claim decisions and payouts.
Unlike traditional insurance, claims are processed in a matter of days and payouts are redeemable as soon as a claim has been approved. Nexus Mutual provides an enhanced claims experience for our customers by eliminating the need for third-party involvement or delays. Additionally, the protocol is designed to reward honest behaviour and penalise fraudulent activities. Learn more about the claims design and how Nexus Mutual protects against fraud protection in their documentation.
What is slashing?
Proof-of-Stake (PoS) networks offer immense growth potential for blockchain transactions. However, not all PoS networks are equal, and they introduce new responsibilities and risks for token holders. One such risk is slashing, which involves penalising validators who engage in dishonest or inactive behavior on the network. Slashing can take different forms, such as losing a predefined percentage of a validator's stake or being completely removed from the network for the current epoch or permanently.
At Chorus One, we recognise the severity of such circumstances. That’s why our robust, on-chain coverage forms an integral part of our comprehensive risk management strategy, aiming to protect all of our clients. Stay tuned for an upcoming article where we will delve further into staking penalties and Chorus One's proactive risk management practices.
"When staking your ETH, even with the best technical set-up and expertise, mistakes can happen and slashing can occur. The most professional operators recognize this and put in place protection for their users. We're excited to work with Chorus One to make staking your ETH safer." - Hugh Karp, Founder, Nexus Mutual
"At Chorus One, security holds the utmost importance as we deeply value the trust and peace of mind it brings to investors. As responsible node operators, we prioritise establishing a solid foundation of trust with our investors, ensuring the safety of their assets. Through our partnership with Nexus Mutual, we aim to offer comprehensive protection against potential asset loss arising from staking penalties." - Vic Kaul, Business Development Lead, Chorus One
About Nexus Mutual
Nexus Mutual is a decentralised insurance alternative built on the Ethereum blockchain and the leading provider of crypto-native coverage. To date, Nexus Mutual members have protected more than $4.4b in crypto assets and have paid out $17.9m in claims. The mutual was created to give people a way to hedge against the unique risks in on-chain markets.
Learn more about Nexus Mutual by visiting nexusmutual.io.
About Chorus One
Chorus One is one of the biggest institutional staking providers globally operating infrastructure for 40+ Proof-of-Stake networks including Ethereum, Cosmos, Solana, Avalanche, and Near amongst others. Since 2018, we have been at the forefront of the PoS industry and now offer easy enterprise-grade staking solutions, industry-leading research, and also invest in some of the most cutting-edge protocols through Chorus Ventures.
We're proud to announce that Qredo, a premier self-custody protocol and platform, has joined forces with Chorus One to expand staking accessibility for investors. From seamless staking to enhanced security measures, this partnership aims to empower users with a secure and efficient staking experience.
What is Qredo?
Qredo offers institutions and traders a secure way to store assets while maintaining complete control. Through their unique distributed multi-party computation (dMPC) technology, users can confidently take custody of their own digital assets and readily engage with the DeFi ecosystem on a trusted, institutional-grade platform.
Stake to Chorus One through a Qredo Wallet
As part of the partnership, Chorus One's OPUS users can now directly stake and unstake multiple crypto tokens through Qredo Wallets. This eliminates the complexities associated with managing multiple wallets and platforms, making staking more accessible to a broader range of investors.
Key benefits of staking with Chorus One for Qredo customers:
The Qredo-Chorus One partnership garners strengths of both entities, empowering investors with a seamless and secure staking experience. By combining Qredo's innovative self-custody solutions with Chorus One's expertise in institutional staking, individuals and institutions can confidently participate in staking activities while maximizing their rewards and maintaining full control over their assets.
"Chorus One's OPUS shines brilliantly in the realm of staking. The potential to simplify staking for both individual investors and institutions is truly remarkable. We look forward to complementing OPUS with our secure self-custody solution, and firmly believe that this collaboration will bring immense value to our shared customers."
– Josh Goodbody, Chief Operating Officer, Qredo
"Qredo's robust self-custody solution is a valuable addition to OPUS. This partnership strengthens the security foundation of OPUS, empowering our customers to enjoy a frictionless and secure staking experience. We are truly excited about this partnership and the continuous collaboration between Chorus One and Qredo's products."
– Vic Kaul, Business Development Lead, Chorus One
To learn more about OPUS and how to get started, visit: https://chorus.one/staking-api-opus
About Qredo
Qredo is a leading provider of institutional-grade digital asset self-custody solutions. The company's distributed multi-party computing (dMPC) technology provides a secure and regulated environment for users to store, transfer, and manage their digital assets.
About Chorus One
Chorus One is one of the biggest institutional staking providers globally operating infrastructure for 40+ Proof-of-Stake networks including Ethereum, Cosmos, Solana, Avalanche, and Near amongst others. Since 2018, we have been at the forefront of the PoS industry and now offer easy enterprise-grade staking solutions, industry-leading research, and also invest in some of the most cutting-edge protocols through Chorus Ventures.
Chorus One is proud to announce the launch of Red Horizon; a new way to interact with your Urbit server, identity, and community.
Red Horizon is built on an open source project that redesigns the internet from the ground up. The main thesis is that the way the current technology of IP addresses, DNS, and other elements of the present-day internet create massive problems that can only be addressed by MegaCorps that are just as massive (and flawed) in scale.
We all benefit from the ease of using these MegaCorp services at the expense of our privacy, data ownership, and "black box" interference of our connections.
Instead of relying on MegaCorp server farms, what if it was easy enough to run your own personal server? What if you didn't have to search for a new user name? What if you didn't have to deal with spam? What if you didn't need to pass a CAPTCHA test ever again? What project could ever make that happen?
Urbit. It's more than a profile. It's a Turing complete computer with an identity baked in at its lowest levels and it talks to other computers just like it. This creates a truly decentralized and private peer to peer network of computers. It is a complete reimagining of the internet, it works today, and it is getting easier to use every day.
Mostly.
While it is relatively straight forward to run Urbit compared to running your own Linux servers, anyone who wants to use it still needs a fair amount of technological skill that is beyond the average MegaCorp user.
That's where Red Horizon enters the picture.
Our mission is completely removing the technical skills required to use Urbit so people can get to the good stuff right away. That includes a permanent identity that nobody can ever revoke; a toolkit for building communities around groups, interests, chats, blogs, and more; decentralized program distribution; contact management; and more tools built every day.
We keep your Urbit server up and running 24/7. You can access it from your phone, your laptop, or desktop computer through a browser. With a simple log-in you can access all your groups, your chats, write articles, and build your community without having to figure out any of the "how does this work" stuff going on behind the scenes.
If you ever want to run things yourself, then you can take over at any time. Since the Urbit server is entirely code-based, we can get it to you, and you're now the total owner and operator of your own data and network. Exit is always an option. That's one of our core principles.
And that comes from experience. Our parent company, Chorus One, is a major player in the institutional crypto scene since 2017. Chorus One has managed millions of dollars through bear markets, bull markets, crypto winters (too many to count), and remained steadfast through it all. Chorus One remains a trusted steward and leader of high stake investments which is why they are the perfect company positioned for this person-to-person level project, too.
That is why we have already partnered with several of the most promising projects in the space including Uqbar which is focused on developing blockchain-integrated development tools for the Urbit environment. We are also working with Native Planet, which is dedicated on making at-home hosting hardware accessible to people. Vaporware Network is working tightly with us to help bring their vision of high-leverage NFTs to the market. And, finally, we are building a strong relationship with the Urbit Foundation to get more developers into the world of Urbit.
Our waitlist is now live at redhorizon.com. You can also find our Urbit group at ~doldys/red-horizon, and follow our Twitter @redhorizonhost for the latest updates.
Chorus One is one of the biggest institutional staking providers globally operating infrastructure for 40+ Proof-of-Stake networks including Ethereum, Cosmos, Solana, Avalanche, and Near amongst others. Since 2018, we have been at the forefront of the PoS industry and now offer easy enterprise-grade staking solutions, industry-leading research, and also invest in some of the most cutting-edge protocols through Chorus Ventures. We are a team of over 50 passionate individuals spread throughout the globe who believe in the transformative power of blockchain technology.
