Everstake, a blockchain validator, is experiencing rapid growth in the staking ecosystem, with increasing institutional interest and potential regulatory oversight. The company secures over 80 cryptocurrencies and supports leading networks in the industry. Everstake's CEO, Sergey Vasylchuk, discussed the platform's origins, the challenges of staking, regulatory developments, and the role of governance in blockchain ecosystems in an exclusive interview. The company's journey began as an experimental project while Vasylchuk was building a cryptocurrency exchange, but he shifted focus to proof-of-stake (PoS) solutions due to the limitations of proof-of-work networks. Everstake now serves as a crucial infrastructure layer for blockchains, bridges, and decentralized applications. The company faces challenges in managing thousands of keys and servers but maintains a high uptime. Everstake recently obtained SOC 2 Type 1 certification to strengthen institutional confidence. Vasylchuk believes in the long-term growth of staking and highlights the importance of strong governance models. He dismisses concerns about centralization risks posed by large validators and instead identifies centralized exchanges as a greater threat to blockchain governance. Vasylchuk believes regulators have a limited understanding of staking and hopes for clearer regulations under the new U.S. administration. He predicts that staking could become a multi-trillion-dollar market if institutions gain regulatory clarity. Everstake aims to bridge the gap between crypto and traditional finance while contributing to the future of decentralized finance.



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