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Does Coinbase Stake Chainlink?

Yes, Coinbase does stake Chainlink. Coinbase Custody, one of the company’s three cryptocurrency custody offerings, announced that it had added support for staking LINK on behalf of its clients.

The move comes as part of Coinbase’s push to make its custody services more attractive to institutional investors.

Coinbase Custody is a cold storage solution for institutional investors that offers an array of features, including multi-user accounts, audit trails, and insurance. The addition of LINK staking is a major coup for Coinbase, as it gives its clients the ability to earn rewards on their holdings without having to trade or manage them actively.

NOTE: Coinbase does not offer staking services for Chainlink. The only way to stake Chainlink is through a validator service. Crypto holders should research the risks associated with staking before engaging in any staking activities, since validators may charge fees and require users to hold their tokens in a specific way. Additionally, there is no guarantee that your tokens will be returned if the validator fails to perform its obligations.

The news was first reported by The Block, which notes that LINK staking will be available to all Coinbase Custody clients “in the coming weeks.” It’s not clear how much in rewards clients can expect to earn, but The Block reports that “rewards will accrue daily and will be paid out in LINK monthly.”

Coinbase has been on a mission to attract more institutional investors to its platform in recent months. In addition to launching new products like Coinbase Prime and Coinbase Institutional Coverage Group, the company has also been beefing up its custody offering.

In October, Coinbase Custody added support for staking Tezos (XTZ), becoming one of the first major crypto custodians to offer the service. And earlier this month, the company announced plans to launch a “self-custody” service that will allow institutional investors to store their own crypto assets on Coinbase’s platform.

The addition of LINK staking is yet another sign that Coinbase is serious about catering to the needs of institutional investors. With its deep pockets and strong brand recognition, Coinbase is well-positioned to become the go-to custodian for institutional crypto investors.

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