Marinade Finance Achieves SOC 2 Type 2 Compliance, Potentially Enhancing Solana Staking Opportunities

Key Points

1. Marinade Finance's SOC 2 Type 2 certification was conducted by BDO, validating its controls over staking infrastructure, validator operations, and data privacy.

2. SOC 2 Type 2, developed by AICPA, assesses operational confidentiality and privacy controls over a 6 to 12-month period, differing from SOC 2 Type 1.

3. This compliance may facilitate integration with upcoming U.S. Solana ETFs by meeting heightened regulatory scrutiny for crypto investment products.

4. The certification aligns Marinade Finance with institutional standards, potentially boosting institutional adoption of Solana staking services.

5. Achieving SOC 2 Type 2 reflects broader industry trends of blockchain protocols aligning with traditional financial and regulatory frameworks.