Blockdaemon
Trusted by 400+ institutions, we support over $110B in digital assets through secure blockchain infrastructure—spanning nodes, APIs, staking services, and MPC wallet technology. Since 2017, our globally distributed systems have delivered enterprise-grade scalability, security, and compliance for the world’s leading financial and crypto platforms.
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Macaw AMS
Macaw AMS serves as a robust platform for selling insurance, utilized by brokers, MGAs, MGUs, Program Managers, and Lloyds Coverholders to streamline their business processes effectively. Designed with a focus on customer needs, it encompasses functionalities for CRM, Sales, and Underwriting, providing customers, producers, and service providers with access to user-friendly self-service portals. Additionally, Macaw AMS includes integrated Document Management and Task Management features, along with adaptors for seamless services such as eSignature, Payments, OFAC checks, and Mass Emailing, utilizing third-party solutions. The data analytics capabilities of Macaw AMS deliver advanced data visualization through predefined dashboards, enabling users to upload datasets and explore dynamic charts that offer insightful, multi-dimensional perspectives. With interactive, real-time visualizations, users can identify trends and derive insights that promote well-informed decision-making. Hosted on a secure cloud infrastructure, Macaw AMS is built on a relational database, with its primary Java-based components crafted in Java, allowing for efficient processing of 500-1000 policies daily at peak performance. As a notable benefit, Macaw AMS aims to decrease the per-policy costs by 30%, making it an attractive choice for insurance professionals looking to optimize operations. Ultimately, its comprehensive features and cost-saving potential position Macaw AMS as a transformative solution in the insurance industry.
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PolkaInsure Finance
A new peer-to-peer insurance marketplace is being developed within the Polkadot ecosystem, entirely managed by participants in decentralized finance (DeFi). As users join this marketplace, they will be awarded the PIS governance token, which plays a crucial role in the platform's operations. In this groundbreaking model, anyone can apply for insurance while others have the option to provide coverage. The intention is to migrate Polkainsure to a specialized Polkadot parachain once product development is finalized. For now, the PIS token is issued on Ethereum to cater to high trading activity. Users can secure coverage via PolkaInsure without the need for KYC verification, thus promoting wider accessibility. All smart contracts related to PolkaInsure will undergo meticulous audits and will be deployed and verified on the Polkadot blockchain, ensuring their dependability. The claims process is driven by smart contract code, enabling instant payouts and confirming that all insurance agreements are fully collateralized. The platform will integrate seamlessly with assets like DOT and ERC-20 tokens, as well as crucial infrastructure services including Chainlink and TheGraph. We have recently introduced our products on the Moonbeam testnet, which operates as the smart contract parachain within the Polkadot Network, marking a pivotal achievement as we launch Shield Mining in this ecosystem. This initiative is expected to significantly alter the landscape of how insurance is conducted within the realm of decentralized finance, paving the way for unprecedented innovations. As we progress, we aim to enhance user experience and trust in DeFi insurance solutions.
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Saffron Finance
Saffron is a decentralized peer-to-peer protocol designed for risk adjustment, enabling users to tailor their own risk and return profiles by selecting their desired exposure to various underlying platforms. Liquidity providers (LPs), who are decentralized participants, contribute capital to systems that require liquidity for executing swaps, while lending can also produce returns; in this context, those making deposits are referred to as lenders. Through Saffron's risk-exchange platform, lenders and LPs have the ability to select specific yield and risk profiles that align with their investment strategies, thus enhancing their potential returns. This innovative application not only offers insurance coverage for the lowest-risk tranches but also includes a stablecoin backstop to further secure investments. Additionally, LPs can provide insurance to lower-risk tranches while earning extra yield from higher-risk tranches, effectively converting yield from riskier assets into stablecoin yields or the other way around. As a result of these advancements, a range of new investment opportunities has emerged within the decentralized finance landscape, spurred by risk adjustment platforms like Saffron. Ultimately, the evolving dynamics of DeFi are reshaping how investors approach risk and yield in their portfolios.
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