Bitget Shares Proof of Reserves, Launches Merkle Validator
- Bitget customers can audit their accounts themselves.
- The number of exchanges that publish PoR after the collapse of FTX is growing.
Bitget, a popular crypto trading platform Trading Platform In the FX space, a currency trading platform is a software provided by brokers to their respective client base, garnering access as traders in the broader market. Most commonly, this reflects an online interface or mobile app, complete with tools for order processing.Every broker needs one or more trading platforms to accommodate the needs of different clients. Being the backbone of the company’s offering, a trading platform provides clients with quotes, a selection of instruments to trade, real In the FX space, a currency trading platform is a software provided by brokers to their respective client base, garnering access as traders in the broader market. Most commonly, this reflects an online interface or mobile app, complete with tools for order processing.Every broker needs one or more trading platforms to accommodate the needs of different clients. Being the backbone of the company’s offering, a trading platform provides clients with quotes, a selection of instruments to trade, real , published its Proof of Reserve (PoR) on Monday, demonstrating current reserves by employing the Merkle tree method.
The company announced its intention to launch Proof of Reserve almost a month ago when it increased its Protection Fund by $100 million to $300 million. The move followed the collapse of the FTX cryptocurrency exchange and is aimed at rebuilding customer and trader confidence in the platform. According to the press release, Bitget claims that cryptocurrencies stored in its wallets are safe.
In order to increase its transparency, Bitget is launching the 'Merkle Validator' tool. With its help, users can audit their own accounts and check the safety of their funds.
"Bitget is actively responding to the market concerns, and even before FTX filed for bankruptcy, on Nov 9th, we had already promised to publish our Merkle tree Proof-of-Reserves within a month's time. Today, we are proud to fulfill our promise. The release of the Proof of Reserves and the Merkle tree data equips users with updated and informational insights on the financial status of Bitget and enhanced control on their assets stored on the platform, which is echoed in our commitment of maximum transparency and top-notch protection policies for users," Gracy Chen, the Managing Director of Bitget, said.
Merkle Tree allows users to check individual transactions made by exchanges. Cryptocurrency platforms have begun to offer this type of solution and publish Proof of Reserve to alleviate customers' concerns. Some of these customers have already started withdrawing their funds on a massive scale after the FTX turmoil and are moving them to self-custody wallets.
New Trading Platform and New Ambassador
In addition to its efforts to mitigate the impact of the FTX cryptocurrency exchange Cryptocurrency Exchange A cryptocurrency exchange is an online platform that supports the exchange of various currencies for a cryptocurrency or digital asset.Comparable to a generalized financial exchange, a crypto exchange’s core function is to permit and encourage the buying and selling of cryptos.This is accomplished by producing a stable trading environment suitable for traders nested through different locations around the world. Sometimes a crypto exchange may be referred to as a digital currency exchange (DCE) f A cryptocurrency exchange is an online platform that supports the exchange of various currencies for a cryptocurrency or digital asset.Comparable to a generalized financial exchange, a crypto exchange’s core function is to permit and encourage the buying and selling of cryptos.This is accomplished by producing a stable trading environment suitable for traders nested through different locations around the world. Sometimes a crypto exchange may be referred to as a digital currency exchange (DCE) f collapse, Bitget is investing in further development and brand awareness. In line with this, in October, the company announced that Lionel (Leo) Messi, one of the world's most famous soccer players, had become its ambassador.
That same month, Bitget launched a social trading platform called 'Insights', which has been linked to the One-Click Copy Trade service that was started in 2020. Traders can benefit from analyses and trading ideas, while more experienced clients may monetize their experience by sharing their own transaction tips.
Bitget, a popular crypto trading platform Trading Platform In the FX space, a currency trading platform is a software provided by brokers to their respective client base, garnering access as traders in the broader market. Most commonly, this reflects an online interface or mobile app, complete with tools for order processing.Every broker needs one or more trading platforms to accommodate the needs of different clients. Being the backbone of the company’s offering, a trading platform provides clients with quotes, a selection of instruments to trade, real In the FX space, a currency trading platform is a software provided by brokers to their respective client base, garnering access as traders in the broader market. Most commonly, this reflects an online interface or mobile app, complete with tools for order processing.Every broker needs one or more trading platforms to accommodate the needs of different clients. Being the backbone of the company’s offering, a trading platform provides clients with quotes, a selection of instruments to trade, real , published its Proof of Reserve (PoR) on Monday, demonstrating current reserves by employing the Merkle tree method.
The company announced its intention to launch Proof of Reserve almost a month ago when it increased its Protection Fund by $100 million to $300 million. The move followed the collapse of the FTX cryptocurrency exchange and is aimed at rebuilding customer and trader confidence in the platform. According to the press release, Bitget claims that cryptocurrencies stored in its wallets are safe.
In order to increase its transparency, Bitget is launching the 'Merkle Validator' tool. With its help, users can audit their own accounts and check the safety of their funds.
"Bitget is actively responding to the market concerns, and even before FTX filed for bankruptcy, on Nov 9th, we had already promised to publish our Merkle tree Proof-of-Reserves within a month's time. Today, we are proud to fulfill our promise. The release of the Proof of Reserves and the Merkle tree data equips users with updated and informational insights on the financial status of Bitget and enhanced control on their assets stored on the platform, which is echoed in our commitment of maximum transparency and top-notch protection policies for users," Gracy Chen, the Managing Director of Bitget, said.
Merkle Tree allows users to check individual transactions made by exchanges. Cryptocurrency platforms have begun to offer this type of solution and publish Proof of Reserve to alleviate customers' concerns. Some of these customers have already started withdrawing their funds on a massive scale after the FTX turmoil and are moving them to self-custody wallets.
New Trading Platform and New Ambassador
In addition to its efforts to mitigate the impact of the FTX cryptocurrency exchange Cryptocurrency Exchange A cryptocurrency exchange is an online platform that supports the exchange of various currencies for a cryptocurrency or digital asset.Comparable to a generalized financial exchange, a crypto exchange’s core function is to permit and encourage the buying and selling of cryptos.This is accomplished by producing a stable trading environment suitable for traders nested through different locations around the world. Sometimes a crypto exchange may be referred to as a digital currency exchange (DCE) f A cryptocurrency exchange is an online platform that supports the exchange of various currencies for a cryptocurrency or digital asset.Comparable to a generalized financial exchange, a crypto exchange’s core function is to permit and encourage the buying and selling of cryptos.This is accomplished by producing a stable trading environment suitable for traders nested through different locations around the world. Sometimes a crypto exchange may be referred to as a digital currency exchange (DCE) f collapse, Bitget is investing in further development and brand awareness. In line with this, in October, the company announced that Lionel (Leo) Messi, one of the world's most famous soccer players, had become its ambassador.
That same month, Bitget launched a social trading platform called 'Insights', which has been linked to the One-Click Copy Trade service that was started in 2020. Traders can benefit from analyses and trading ideas, while more experienced clients may monetize their experience by sharing their own transaction tips.