The Risks of Crypto Staking: Slashing, Lock-Up Periods, and Volatility

Crypto staking

Crypto staking has become a popular way to earn passive income. By locking up tokens to help secure a proof-of-stake (PoS) blockchain, you can earn rewards over time. But crypto staking isn’t as simple—or risk-free—as it may sound. Beneath the promise of attractive yields are three critical risks that every token holder should understand: slashing, […]

Understanding Validator Nodes and Their Role in Staking for Businesses

Understanding Validator Nodes and Their Role in Staking for Businesses

As businesses explore cryptocurrency integration, many are considering staking to generate passive revenue, enhance security in blockchain transactions, or even participate in network governance. Validator nodes are one of the most critical components of Proof-of-Stake (PoS) blockchain networks. These nodes are responsible for transaction validation, network security, and the overall functionality of blockchain ecosystems. For […]

Ooi Sang Kuang

Chairman, Non-Executive Director

Mr. Ooi is the former Chairman of the Board of Directors of OCBC Bank, Singapore. He served as a Special Advisor in Bank Negara Malaysia and, prior to that, was the Deputy Governor and a Member of the Board of Directors.