In a significant leap forward for institutional staking, io.finnet has announced its integration with Kiln, the renowned provider of secure staking infrastructure. This partnership introduces Ethereum (ETH) staking directly within the io.finnet platform. The move is a game-changer for businesses looking to generate yield rewards on their crypto holdings while maintaining full control over their assets.

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Why Staking Matters

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Staking allows asset holders to "lock up" their cryptocurrencies to support network operations, such as validating transactions. In return, they earn staking rewards—a growing source of passive income for many crypto users. However, institutional users face unique challenges when it comes to staking, such as the need for enterprise-level security, operational efficiency, and compliance.

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Until now, many companies relied on third-party providers or external wallets to stake their ETH. This approach introduced operational friction and heightened security risks, as assets often had to leave the control of the organization. io.finnet’s new staking functionality changes that.

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Introducing io.finnet’s Staking Integration with Kiln

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With the Kiln integration, io.finnet users can now stake Ethereum directly from their existing io.finnet vaults. This eliminates third-party party risk—unlike custodial staking, where assets are held by a third party, staking ETH with Kiln ensures institutions retain full ownership and control over their growing digital assets at all times. Built on io.finnet’s powerful self-custody solution—secured with Trustless Multi-Party Computation (tMPC)—the staking app offers an unprecedented level of security and efficiency.

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Here’s What’s New:

• 24/7 Direct Access to Staking: Users can now stake ETH at any time from within the io.finnet platform.
• Non-Custodial Control: Unlike custodial solutions, io.finnet’s staking feature ensures that businesses retain control over their digital assets.
• Revenue Opportunities: Stake and earn rewards directly from io.finnet’s platform, unlocking new revenue streams for your organization, while integrating liquid staking solutions to enhance capital efficiency—all while maintaining self-custody.
• Enhanced Security: Leverages io.finnet’s leading security protocols, including tMPC, Threshold Signature Schemes (TSS), and hardware-backed mobile signers.
• User Roles and Permissions: Admins can stake and manage assets, while Viewers can track performance in read-only mode with full visibility for regulatory transparency.

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How Staking Works on io.finnet

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The staking process on io.finnet is designed to be intuitive and accessible to users of all experience levels. Here's a step-by-step breakdown of how it works:

1. Access the Staking App: Log into io.finnet and navigate to the "Apps" section. Select "Staking - powered by Kiln."
2. Stake Your Assets: Choose the network (Ethereum) and enter the amount to stake. A minimum of 0.1 ETH is required.
3. Accept Terms: Review and accept Kiln’s Terms and Conditions.
4. Start Staking: Click "Stake" to initiate the staking process. You’ll receive a confirmation once the process is complete.
5. Earn Rewards: View staking rewards on the "Manage Staking" page and track performance in real-time.
6. Unstake and Withdraw: When you’re ready, unstake your assets. Withdrawals are subject to the standard unstaking process.

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Unique Features for Businesses

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Unlike traditional staking solutions, io.finnet’s integration with Kiln is purpose-built for institutional clients, including exchanges, OTC desks, funds, and large enterprises. Key features include:

• Role-Based Access Control: Admins can stake and manage assets, while Viewers can monitor staking activity.
• Activity Tracking: Exportable CSV files provide visibility into all staking, unstaking, and reward transactions, ensuring compliance with internal risk frameworks and evolving regulations.
• Compliance-Ready Logs: Track every action taken by users, including approval workflows, user permissions, and activity timestamps.
• Dynamic Role Management: Admins can grant or revoke permissions to team members, ensuring tight control over staking operations.

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How Does tMPC Enhance Security?

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At the heart of io.finnet’s staking solution is Trustless Multi-Party Computation (tMPC). Here’s why this is a game-changer for security:

• No Private Keys: Unlike traditional wallets, io.finnet’s tMPC approach ensures that no single private key exists anywhere—not even on user devices or io.finnet’s servers—eliminating single points of failure.
• Distributed Control: Signing authority is distributed among multiple devices and users, reducing the risk of insider threats while ensuring private key shards remain protected throughout the staking process.
• Biometric Security: io.finnet’s mobile signers utilize Apple’s Secure Enclave to ensure only authorized users can sign transactions.
• Cryptographic Enforcement: All transactions are cryptographically verified, ensuring that only the intended transaction is signed—no tampering or man-in-the-middle attacks.

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What’s Next for io.finnet’s Staking?

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The io.finnet team is actively working to expand the staking offering to support additional blockchain networks. By diversifying staking options, io.finnet aims to give users even greater flexibility in their earning rewards. Additionally, planned enhancements include new features for gas fee customization and expanded reporting options for institutional clients.

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Why Choose io.finnet for Staking?

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With the integration of Kiln’s secure staking infrastructure, io.finnet delivers unmatched security, flexibility, and control for users. Here’s why enterprises are choosing io.finnet for their staking needs:

• Institutional-Grade Security: Enterprise-focused security measures ensure that assets remain under user control at all times.
• Full Transparency: View, track, and report on staking transactions directly from io.finnet’s platform.
• User-Centric Design: Intuitive UI, clear role-based permissions, and flexible staking options make it easy for teams to manage assets.

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Get Started with io.finnet Staking Today

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Ready to start earning rewards on your Ethereum holdings? The io.finnet staking app, powered by Kiln, is available now. Stake, earn, and manage your assets, all from one secure, user-friendly platform.

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Get started for free or contact our team for a personalized demo.

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About io.finnet 

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io.finnet is a secure platform for institutions to manage digital assets with an MPC-powered self-custody wallet and 24/7 fiat settlement. With 100+ clients, $3B+ in transaction volume, and $3M+ in assets in self-custodied, io.finnet offers the simplest and most secure way to grow, hold, and transact with digital assets. We support Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), ERC-20 tokens, and exclusive assets like TAO, WTAO, and TRX—alongside 4,000+ tokens, a Web3 dAppstore, non-custodial staking, security logs, and more. io.finnet is audited and SOC 2 Type II certified.

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Learn more: https://www.iofinnet.com

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About Kiln

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Kiln is the leading digital asset rewards management platform, enabling businesses to earn rewards on their digital assets, or to whitelabel earning functionality into their products. Our platform is API-first and enables fully automated validators, rewards, and data and commission management. With over $13 billion crypto assets being programmatically staked, Kiln has a particularly strong track record on Ethereum as we run about 4.5% of the network; this includes 50,000+ active validators with 0 slashing events. Kiln is SOC 2 Type II certified.

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Learn more on https://www.kiln.fi/