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Base Layer Episode 254: Michael Shaulov, Co-Founder of Fireblocks, securing the transfer of $4 Trillion in digital assets

Jan 26, 2024
Michael Shaulov, Co-Founder of Fireblocks, shares his expertise in securing digital assets. He reveals how Fireblocks has safeguarded over $4 trillion in transfers, emphasizing the critical importance of security amid past hacking incidents. The conversation covers innovations in infrastructure, including multi-party computation to enhance trust in cryptocurrency trading. Shaulov also discusses the shift from traditional finance to decentralized platforms and highlights how banks are adapting to the evolving landscape with tokenization and stablecoin projects.
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  • Fireblocks enhances digital asset security through innovative MPC technology, facilitating secure trading while mitigating counterparty risks for financial institutions.
  • The company's strategic growth through acquisitions and focus on tokenization positions it to lead in evolving blockchain asset applications beyond cryptocurrencies.

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Fireblocks' Role in Digital Asset Security

Fireblocks is a key player in enhancing security within the digital asset landscape, having secured the transfer of over $4 trillion in digital assets through its robust infrastructure. This security is vital as the nature of cryptocurrency requires different protective measures compared to traditional assets, with a strong focus on safeguarding private keys and validating transaction destinations. The platform offers multi-party computation (MPC) technology, which enables secure, efficient trading across decentralized finance (DeFi) environments while reducing counterparty risks. Additionally, Fireblocks has observed a significant increase in the transaction volume handled through its network, which underscores its growing importance in protecting assets and ensuring operational efficiency.

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