Chorus One | June 2025 Update

Networks

Mezo is now supported on Chorus One.
Mezo is a modular Bitcoin Layer 2 designed to bring scalability and programmability to Bitcoin. Chorus One now offers institutional staking support for Mezo, furthering our commitment to providing secure, early access to emerging networks. Stake Mezo now, using the Mezo Staking Portal.

Monad
An Ethereum-compatible Layer 1 focused on scalability, introducing pipelined consensus and parallel execution for high throughput without sacrificing decentralization.

Peaq
A Layer 1 optimized for DePINs and machine RWAs, offering EVM/WASM support, modular tooling, and throughput designed for real-world infrastructure at scale.

Interested in any of these networks? Contact our team to learn more or discuss early staking opportunities.

Integrations

Cactus Custody Partners with Chorus One
Chorus One has integrated with Cactus Custody, enabling institutional clients to stake directly from their custody accounts. This partnership enables secure delegation, automated reward tracking, and integrated reporting within the Cactus platform, thereby reducing operational friction for large-scale staking operations. Read more

Research

Our research team have published detailed reports covering protocol design, validator economics, and staking risk models:

• Bectra Upgrade: What It Means for BERA Stakers

  An analysis of how Bectra, Berachain’s version of Ethereum’s Pectra upgrade, introduces validator-controlled unstaking and smart account support to enhance flexibility, user experience, and capital efficiency for BERA stakers. Read more

• The Pectra Upgrade: The Next Evolution of Ethereum Staking
  A comprehensive look at Pectra’s architecture and how it enhances scalability, security, and operational efficiency for validators. Read more

• Slashing in Ethereum’s Pectra Upgrade
  An analysis of the new slashing rules introduced by Pectra and the dual-layer risks from consensus and restaking mechanics. Read more

• Cosmos Hub Thesis: Why ATOM’s Moment Has Arrived
  A refined economic thesis arguing that ATOM’s increased focus on the Cosmos Hub positions it to lead interchain value growth. Read more

• Timing Games on Monad
  First-hand exploration of validators’ timing strategies on Monad’s execution model, and how delayed gossip can affect fairness and MEV outcomes. Read more

• Injective iAssets: The Evolution of Stocks 3.0
  A deep dive into Injective’s programmable iAssets framework and its implications for on-chain equity-like exposure and liquidity. Read more

• Vote Backfilling on Solana: Incentive Implications
  Examination of Solana’s vote-backfilling mechanism, identifying how excessive backfill can increase vote delay, network resource strain, and fork risk. Read more

Industry Events

In May and early June, Chorus One participated in several major events:

• Consensus Toronto - Brian Crain discussed institutional staking.

• Solana Accelerate - Our team joined the conversation at Solana Accelerate.

• BTC Vegas - Luis Nuñez Clavijo, Venture Analyst, explored Bitcoin-native staking.

• Avalanche Summit London - Brian Crain joined Emin Gün Sirer (Ava Labs) for a conversation on Avalanche’s evolution. Watch here.

• Proof of Talk (Paris) - Brian Crain spoke on the DeFi Yield Panel.

In venture news, Pharos, part of the Chorus One Ventures portfolio, has announced a successful funding round.

Product Updates 

• New Protocols in the Rewards App – Aleo and Babylon rewards reporting are now available.
   → Contact [email protected] for access.

• Cactus Link Support – Now live on our ETH and SOL staking dApps.
  → Stake ETH now → Stake SOL now

Catch our Team at

• Permissionless (NY) - Connect with Samuel Klehr, Global Head of Sales & BD. 

• EthCC (Paris) – Our team will be participating in technical sessions and ecosystem roundtables. Connect with Kam Benrick, Head of Research.