SEALSQ is a Swiss-based semiconductor company that specialises in developing secure microcontrollers and implementing post-quantum cryptography. A subsidiary of WISeKey, SEALSQ provides the hardware foundation for securing connected devices in a wide array of industries, including smart energy, automotive, industrial automation, and consumer electronics. 

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SEALSQ’s product portfolio is centred on providing end-to-end digital security. This includes the VaultIC family of secure elements, which are tamper-resistant microcontrollers offering cryptographic services for authentication and data integrity. They also develop secure ARM platforms and are pioneering post-quantum RISC-V chips to protect against future threats from quantum computing. Beyond the chips themselves, SEALSQ provides Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) and provisioning services, allowing for the secure management of a device’s digital identity throughout its lifecycle.

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SEALSQ is partnered with Hedera to integrate its quantum-resistant semiconductors directly into the Hedera network's infrastructure. This partnership aims to protect the Hedera ecosystem from the emerging threat of quantum computing by "future-proofing" digital signatures and communication channels. Specifically, SEALSQ's hardware will be used in the SEALCOIN project, a tokenised platform for machine-to-machine (M2M) transactions on Hedera, which is a core component of the DePIN (Decentralised Physical Infrastructure Network) being developed by WISeKey and its subsidiaries.

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Stader Labs is a multi-chain liquid staking platform that provides a secure and efficient way to earn staking rewards while maintaining asset liquidity. It was launched in 2021 and has since extended its services across several major blockchain networks, including Hedera where it offers a liquid staking solution centered around the HBARX token.

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When users stake HBAR tokens through Stader's platform, they receive HBARX, a liquid token representing their staked HBAR. This mechanism allows HBAR holders to continue participating in the DeFi ecosystem with HBARX, engaging with protocols including SaucerSwap and HeliSwap for additional yield opportunities, while still accruing staking rewards. The HBARX token is designed to increase in value relative to HBAR as staking rewards accumulate in the pool, with an auto-compounding feature managed at the smart contract level.

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Stader Labs emphasizes security, subjecting its smart contracts to multiple third-party audits from firms such as Halborn, Peckshield, and Sigma Prime. The platform's architecture on Hedera aims to contribute to network decentralization by distributing staked HBAR across various nodes. 

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Hex Trust is a fully-licensed and insured digital asset custodian that provides bank-grade infrastructure and services for the Web3 ecosystem. Its mission is to bridge the gap between traditional finance and the digital asset economy by providing a secure and compliant platform for institutional investors.

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The company offers a comprehensive suite of services built around its proprietary platform, Hex Safe. This includes institutional-grade custody for a wide range of digital assets, including cryptocurrencies, security tokens, and NFTs. In addition to custody, Hex Trust provides staking services, DeFi access, and brokerage and financing solutions. This integrated approach allows their clients, which include financial institutions, asset managers, and Web3 projects, to securely manage and grow their digital asset portfolios.

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The Hex Safe platform supports HBAR and all tokens issued on the Hedera Token Service (HTS), making it an official custodian for the Hedera ecosystem. This partnership enables institutional clients to securely hold and stake HBAR, as well as to custody and manage HTS-based tokens. Hex Trust also serves as a strategic custodian for TOKO, a tokenization engine built on Hedera in collaboration with DLA Piper.

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HashScan is a blockchain explorer and analytics platform specifically designed for the Hedera network. It provides users with real-time data and insights into transactions, accounts, tokens, and smart contracts operating within the Hedera ecosystem. As a valuable tool for developers, investors, and enthusiasts, HashScan enables searching, tracking, and analysis of various aspects of Hedera's distributed ledger technology. Users can conduct search operations across the Hedera networks, including Mainnet, Testnet, and/or Previewnet. 

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The platform offers a comprehensive suite of services, including detailed transaction tracking, comprehensive account information, specific token details, and smart contract verification capabilities. It also provides broader network statistics. 

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HashScan is a non-custodial platform, serving as a read-only interface to public Hedera network data. As such, users can connect Hedera native wallets or MetaMask to manage account preferences, update staking settings, associate HTS tokens, and claim airdrops directly from the explorer. Additionally, improved search functionality allows finding tokens by name, and users can download their transaction history.

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