Kirifuda to Jointly Develop SOL Staking Practical PoC Package for Japanese Enterprises with Dawn Labs
Kirifuda, Inc. has begun discussions with Dawn Labs, an expert in Solana validator operations, to jointly develop a practical PoC package for corporate-owned SOL staking.
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Kirifuda, Inc. (Headquarters: Tokyo, Representative Director: Hideyuki Akagawa, hereinafter "Kirifuda") has announced that it has begun exploring the joint development of a Proof of Concept (PoC) package for corporate SOL staking with Dawn Labs (hereinafter "Dawn Labs"), which specializes in Solana validator operations.
In recent years, corporate interest in holding and utilizing crypto assets through staking has been increasing. While Proof of Stake (PoS) blockchains allow participants to engage in network operations via staking, practical implementation for corporations requires careful design encompassing management structures, internal communication, and audit trail verification.
This PoC package aims to provide an environment where Japanese enterprises can hold SOL in their own names and under their own management to verify staking on a small scale. By streamlining the entire process—including acquisition, custody, staking, on-chain audit trail verification, and internal reporting—the package supports the creation of an operational foundation for corporations to utilize crypto assets in a safe and explainable manner.
Kirifuda will leverage its expertise in corporate blockchain consulting and implementation support to assist with PoC design, deployment processes, internal communication, and reporting architecture. Dawn Labs will utilize its expertise in Solana validator operations to provide technical information and support for on-chain data verification required for staking.
This initiative does not involve the custody of customer assets or the delegation of investment decisions. The PoC is designed as a "non-custodial" implementation support program where customer companies manage and handle crypto assets based on their own judgment and signatures.
Background of the Collaboration
The utilization of crypto assets is expanding beyond simple investment into various areas of corporate activity, such as Web3 business development, on-chain data utilization, financial management, and digital asset management. Solana, in particular, is being adopted across a wide range of fields including payments, DeFi, NFTs, gaming, and RWA as a high-speed, low-cost blockchain.
However, unlike personal use, corporations handling crypto assets must establish operational frameworks including internal controls, approval flows, authorization management, accounting and tax handling, audit trail storage, and risk disclosure. Engaging in staking requires technical understanding of network participation in addition to the custody and management of assets.
Through a small-scale PoC centered on SOL staking, Kirifuda and Dawn Labs aim to standardize the operational processes required for corporations to hold and utilize crypto assets safely and explainably.
Anticipated PoC Package Contents
The PoC package is expected to provide the following support:
- Design support for corporate SOL staking PoCs
- Organization of operational workflows for crypto asset acquisition, custody, remittance, and staking
- Authorization design support including wallet management and multi-sig setups
- Information organization for internal approvals, accounting/tax verification, and risk disclosure
- Provision of technical information related to Solana validator operations and staking by Dawn Labs
- Support for confirmation and reporting of on-chain audit trails, rewards, and wallet information
- Post-PoC planning for continuous operation, scaling, and expansion to other assets
This PoC is not a financial product promoting crypto asset yields; it is an initiative to verify the business foundation for corporations to hold, manage, and utilize crypto assets.
Future Outlook
The two companies will continue to discuss the scope, deployment processes, reporting requirements, risk disclosure materials, and contractual forms for the PoC package.
Furthermore, they plan to initiate dialogues with companies considering crypto-related businesses, those engaging in Web3 business development, and those seeking small-scale verification using surplus funds to proceed with initial PoCs.
In recent years, corporate interest in holding and utilizing crypto assets through staking has been increasing. While Proof of Stake (PoS) blockchains allow participants to engage in network operations via staking, practical implementation for corporations requires careful design encompassing management structures, internal communication, and audit trail verification.
This PoC package aims to provide an environment where Japanese enterprises can hold SOL in their own names and under their own management to verify staking on a small scale. By streamlining the entire process—including acquisition, custody, staking, on-chain audit trail verification, and internal reporting—the package supports the creation of an operational foundation for corporations to utilize crypto assets in a safe and explainable manner.
Kirifuda will leverage its expertise in corporate blockchain consulting and implementation support to assist with PoC design, deployment processes, internal communication, and reporting architecture. Dawn Labs will utilize its expertise in Solana validator operations to provide technical information and support for on-chain data verification required for staking.
This initiative does not involve the custody of customer assets or the delegation of investment decisions. The PoC is designed as a "non-custodial" implementation support program where customer companies manage and handle crypto assets based on their own judgment and signatures.
Background of the Collaboration
The utilization of crypto assets is expanding beyond simple investment into various areas of corporate activity, such as Web3 business development, on-chain data utilization, financial management, and digital asset management. Solana, in particular, is being adopted across a wide range of fields including payments, DeFi, NFTs, gaming, and RWA as a high-speed, low-cost blockchain.
However, unlike personal use, corporations handling crypto assets must establish operational frameworks including internal controls, approval flows, authorization management, accounting and tax handling, audit trail storage, and risk disclosure. Engaging in staking requires technical understanding of network participation in addition to the custody and management of assets.
Through a small-scale PoC centered on SOL staking, Kirifuda and Dawn Labs aim to standardize the operational processes required for corporations to hold and utilize crypto assets safely and explainably.
Anticipated PoC Package Contents
The PoC package is expected to provide the following support:
- Design support for corporate SOL staking PoCs
- Organization of operational workflows for crypto asset acquisition, custody, remittance, and staking
- Authorization design support including wallet management and multi-sig setups
- Information organization for internal approvals, accounting/tax verification, and risk disclosure
- Provision of technical information related to Solana validator operations and staking by Dawn Labs
- Support for confirmation and reporting of on-chain audit trails, rewards, and wallet information
- Post-PoC planning for continuous operation, scaling, and expansion to other assets
This PoC is not a financial product promoting crypto asset yields; it is an initiative to verify the business foundation for corporations to hold, manage, and utilize crypto assets.
Future Outlook
The two companies will continue to discuss the scope, deployment processes, reporting requirements, risk disclosure materials, and contractual forms for the PoC package.
Furthermore, they plan to initiate dialogues with companies considering crypto-related businesses, those engaging in Web3 business development, and those seeking small-scale verification using surplus funds to proceed with initial PoCs.
FAQ
What are the risks of corporate SOL staking?
In addition to technical network operation risks, corporations must establish practical frameworks for internal controls, accounting/tax, and access management.
Why is Kirifuda partnering with Dawn Labs?
To standardize practical infrastructure by combining Kirifuda's corporate consulting expertise with Dawn Labs' Solana technical operation knowledge.
What is included in the PoC package?
It includes PoC design, operational workflow organization, authorization design support, accounting/tax confirmation, technical information provision, and reporting support.