FAQs
Seeking quick answers? You've come to the right place. Browse our frequently asked questions about Finoa Consensus Services's platform, security, and services.
General questions
Blockchain foundations, venture capital funds, institutional investors, and asset managers who want to stake on proof-of-stake networks.
Contact our team. We help you pick the right networks and connect staking to your existing setup.
It depends on your requirements and the network. Most setups take days, not weeks. Contact us for a timeline on your specific case.
Commission varies by network and product. Contact our team for a quote based on your staking volume and services.
Understanding proof-of-stake & staking
Proof-of-stake is a consensus mechanism where validators are chosen to create new blocks based on the amount of cryptocurrency they've staked or committed as collateral.
Staking involves committing your digital assets to a blockchain network to help validate transactions and secure the network. In return, you earn rewards for your contribution.
FCS staking services
German bare-metal infrastructure with cloud fail-over, 24/7 engineering on-call, and an independent AAA rating from StakingRewards.com. We run 10,000+ validators across live networks.
Secure hardware, strict operational protocols, and 24/7 engineering on-call to prevent slashing events. Cloud backup validators on supported networks.
Staking rewards are credited according to the network and integration model you use. Contact our team for details on your specific setup.
FCS offers delegated staking through public validators, white-label validators run under your brand, and node-as-a-service on networks like Canton. We also build production applications and deliver protocol engineering for complex blockchain systems.
Supported assets
FCS supports staking on networks including Ethereum (ETH), Canton (CC), Monad (MON), Espresso (ESP), NEAR, Aztec, and Kii Chain, plus testnet participation on GenLayer. We operate 8,000+ Ethereum validators and have deployed 10,000+ validators in total. Contact our team for availability by network and product.
The minimum staking amount varies depending on the specific network you choose to stake on. Please contact our team for detailed information regarding the minimum requirements for each supported network.
Risks
We work to minimize operational risks through secure infrastructure, but staking still carries risks you should understand. Before staking, consider the following:
**Slashing risk:** Your staked assets could be partially or fully lost if a validator makes a critical error, such as going offline or double-signing transactions. This is a penalty imposed directly by the network protocol.
**Market & liquidity risk:** When you unstake, your assets will be locked for an unbonding period where they cannot be sold or transferred. During this time, you are exposed to market volatility.
**Technical risk:** Flaws or bugs in the blockchain's code or the smart contracts used for staking could lead to the loss of your funds.
**Reward risk:** Staking rewards are not guaranteed. The returns can fluctuate and may be lower than expected due to changing network conditions.
**Counterparty risk:** Using a staking provider exposes you to risks related to that company, including potential losses from operational failures, insolvency, or fraud.
**Regulatory risk:** The legal and tax treatment of staking is evolving. Future regulations could restrict staking activities or impact the value and accessibility of your staked assets.
We recommend you fully understand these risks before proceeding with staking.
FCS holds an independent AAA rating from StakingRewards.com. The rating covers infrastructure, security, and validator performance.