Institutional interest in blockchain-based finance continues to grow, and the need for secure, scalable, and user-friendly platforms to manage digital assets has never been more pressing. In response to this demand, Utila—a leading all-in-one digital asset operations platform for institutions—has announced a strategic integration with Chorus One, one of the foremost staking infrastructure providers in the Web3 ecosystem. This collaboration significantly enhances Utila’s staking capabilities, allowing institutional users to seamlessly delegate digital assets across a wide array of Proof-of-Stake (PoS) networks, all within a compliant and secure environment.
This partnership is a step forward in simplifying staking for institutional clients, reducing operational friction and improving both accessibility and transparency. With the combined strengths of Utila’s enterprise-grade wallet and Chorus One’s proven validator performance, users gain a powerful toolkit to participate in network consensus and earn rewards without compromising security or compliance.
Simplifying Institutional Staking with Secure Infrastructure
Staking in PoS blockchains has emerged as a foundational component of blockchain security and value accrual. However, institutions often face challenges in adopting these technologies due to fragmented tooling, security concerns, and complex compliance requirements. Utila addresses these obstacles by offering a unified platform that integrates custody, governance, and transaction execution—all secured by Multi-Party Computation (MPC) wallets and a robust policy engine.
Through its integration with Chorus One, Utila now enables clients to delegate tokens to validators across prominent PoS networks, including Ethereum (via Chorus One’s OPUS solution), Solana, TON, Sui, and Aptos. Delegation can be done directly from Utila’s web interface or through its connectivity suite, which supports popular tools like Rabby Wallet and WalletConnect. No external infrastructure or technical configuration is required.
This user-centric approach offers a plug-and-play experience for institutional teams, while the underlying mechanics are powered by Chorus One’s highly regarded staking infrastructure. Founded in 2018, Chorus One has built a strong reputation for its reliability, operating across more than 40 networks and contributing to the decentralization and resilience of blockchain ecosystems. The company also brings deep experience through initiatives such as Chorus One Ventures and its Ethereum staking product, OPUS.
Enhancing Visibility, Control, and Performance in the Staking Process
One of the most valuable outcomes of the integration is the transparency and control it provides to Utila’s clients. The platform offers in-depth visibility into validator performance, network conditions, and staking rewards, all accessible in real time. These insights empower portfolio managers, risk teams, and operations personnel to make informed decisions and align staking strategies with broader investment and compliance mandates.
All staking operations within Utila are executed through a non-custodial framework, ensuring that asset ownership remains firmly in the hands of the institution. The MPC wallet infrastructure eliminates single points of failure while the policy engine enforces granular access controls, role-based permissions, and automated transaction workflows. This ensures that staking is not only efficient but also compliant with internal governance standards and external regulatory frameworks.
For Chorus One, this partnership reflects a broader mission to make staking accessible and safe for professional investors and institutions. “We’re excited to partner with Utila to make secure staking more accessible to institutions,” said Brian Crain, Co-Founder and CEO of Chorus One. “Our integration with Utila allows institutional users to access our trusted infrastructure seamlessly—within a unified platform that combines custody, compliance, and performance.”
