# Staking Overview ## Proof-of-Stake The blockchain technology is already securing a significant amount of value in the world. This will increase significantly in the future as more securities and real assets are tokenized and public Blockchains become the global infrastructure for the financial industry. To run a Blockchain network one needs both hardware and software. Proof-of-Stake (PoS) is a new consensus algorithm for operated blockchains. In 2022, Ethereum made its historic transition to a Proof of Stake (PoS), now relying solely on validators instead of miners. Ethereum forked away from producing blocks through the energy-intensive process of Proof of Work (PoW) mining. As a result, the electricity consumption of Ethereum declined by over 99%. Features of Proof-of-Stake: 1. **99.98% less energy.** In comparison with mining, staking consumes very little energy. In addition Bridgetower aims to only use renewable energy for its staking infrastructure. 2. **Less eWaste.** Minimal waste of electronic devices and no need for special hardware. Validator Nodes can be operated just from any Data Center. Bridgetower operates its staking infrastructure from high-secure facilities in Switzerland. 3. **More resilience.** As it is harder to run a 51% attack against a PoS network, staking is an important method to ensure a resilient network. 4. **More capital efficient.** Capital needs to be locked as collateral in the native token (Staking) resulting in staking rewards. As an energy-efficient censuses mechanism, PoS allows the development of ESG compliant blockchain networks. ## Why Stake with Bridgetower? Staking with Bridgetower offers many benefits for holders of PoS digital assets looking to participate in the blockchain ecosystem. Here are some key points to explain why: ### 1. High Standards for Staking Infrastructure Bridgetower maintains the highest standards for our Switzerland-based staking infrastructure, which includes over 10,000 managed nodes. This means that Bridgetower's staking infrastructure is well-established, reliable, and secure, making it an excellent choice for holders looking for a trusted partner in the space. ### 2. 100% Certified Renewable Energy Bridgetower's staking infrastructure runs entirely on certified renewable energy from Swiss hydropower plants. This means that by staking with Bridgetower, holders of PoS digital assets can feel confident that they are contributing to a sustainable future by supporting clean energy initiatives. ### 3. Exceptional Node Uptime Bridgetower proudly operates its staking infrastructure with a 99.999% node uptime, which ensures that holders' staked assets are available and earning rewards. Bridgetower's commitment to high uptime ensures that holders can rely on our infrastructure for consistent returns. ### 4. Wide range of supported chains Bridgetower supports chains with a total market cap of over $1 trillion, offering holders of PoS digital assets a diverse range of options to choose from. This means that holders can stake their assets on popular chains and earn rewards while still benefiting from Bridgetower's reliable infrastructure. ### 5. Energy-Efficient Cooling System Bridgetower's data centers are operated using only renewable energy and feature a filtered server cooling system that reduces energy consumption. This means that the staking infrastructure is both environmentally friendly and cost-effective. Overall, staking with Bridgetower offers a reliable, sustainable, and profitable way for holders of PoS digital assets to participate in the blockchain ecosystem. By choosing Bridgetower as their staking partner, holders can benefit from Bridgetower's high standards for infrastructure, commitment to renewable energy, and exceptional node uptime. ## Bridgetower Staking Bridgetower offers access to cutting-edge blockchain networks and protocols forming the backbone of Web 3.0 and the the financial systems of the future.
NetworkTypeProduct & Service
EthereumStructuredComing Soon
ThetaDelegation0xfAE4EfAD7fcc8e3d76dc53Ee92c91d88FB7388Aa
AkashDelegationakashvaloper1nxnpgzwfm25pf2dyqzs7c9st6s8rcenlt82uyz
PersistenceDelegationpersistencevaloper1nu69d8906d7jazc39t769aqcv0hc6ysxhc57wy
ComdexDelegationcomdexvaloper1ks4da6wzff7zdgkxydehl8ffp7k3dffc3x2q7a
SentinelDelegationsentvaloper1mhd932nfryqkfafdqt7qta0dgc4kr56yts5e56
SolanaStructuredComing Soon
## Deep Dive Staking One core element of the governance structure of public blockchains is that no central entity controls the rules or transactions of the network and safeguards its robustness against fraudulent or malicious attacks. Instead, public blockchains have a specific procedure to verify the correctness of the transactions on the network. To this end, modern next generation blockchains rely on the Proof-of-Stake (“PoS”) consensus model, which provides multiple advantages over the first-generation blockchain’s Proof-of-Work (“PoW”) validation for three main reasons: (1) PoS allows transaction throughput to increase by orders of magnitude, which makes these blockchains suitable for industrial adoption; (2) PoS is significantly reducing energy consumptions in comparison with PoW; and (3) PoS allows large capital allocations in blockchain infrastructure with a significantly reduced risk compared to PoW blockchain infrastructure provider are a key component of public blockchains because the validate and safeguard the integrity of transactions. Transactions are organised in the form of cryptographically linked, sequential groups of transactions called “blocks”. The PoS process comes into play when a block is added to the chain. Hence PoS infrastructure providers are securing and governing public blockchains which is crucial for the financial industry. In order to participate in securing the blockchain and to be rewarded for this service, participants are required to put up a collateral “stake”. The amount of collateral is important as two metrics are commonly used to determine who is allowed to validate the next batch of transactions (1) a pseudo-random lottery and (2) the “stake weight” itself. If participants perform the process reliably and honestly, they are rewarded according to the amount of risk (stake) that they have on the line. Bridgetower as a provider of staking infrastructures is offering turn-key staking by setting up and maintain hardware and cyber-security for operators and token holders. Token holders delegate the rights to “stake” their tokens to Bridgetower. Bridgetower automatically receive a cut of the staking rewards paid out to the actual token holder in exchange for providing the infrastructure. Delegation is not the same as transferring ownership. Delegators only transfer the right to stake their tokens without transferring ownership of the token itself. The Bridgetower Market enables the most secure access to staking over its custodial staking platform. ## How does the Bridgetower Staking work? Staking is the process of delegating or locking up proof of stake tokens on that network for a set period of time to help support the operation and security of a blockchain while having the opportunity to generate passive income through rewards. While proof of work requires mining equipment to solve mathematical equations as in the case for Bitcoin. Staking provides a way for individuals to earn rewards for contributing to the network without relying on traditional mining operations, which can be costly and energy-intensive. Please refer to the following staking guides for step-by-step instructions on how to stake or delegate to a wide range of validator nodes operated by Bridgetower's secure, reliable staking infrastructure and experienced team. --- # Agent Instructions This documentation is published with GitBook. GitBook is the documentation platform designed so that both humans and AI agents can read, navigate, and reason over technical content effectively. Learn more at gitbook.com. ## Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://docs.bridgetower.io/solutions/staking/staking/staking-overview.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.