Staking With Third Party Validators Sample Clauses
The "Staking With Third Party Validators" clause defines the terms under which a party may delegate their cryptocurrency tokens to external validators for the purpose of participating in a blockchain network's staking process. Typically, this clause outlines the responsibilities of both the token holder and the third-party validator, including how rewards and potential penalties are distributed, and any limitations on liability. By establishing clear rules for third-party staking, the clause helps manage risk and ensures that both parties understand their rights and obligations, thereby reducing the likelihood of disputes or misunderstandings.
Staking With Third Party Validators. Client may engage with third-party service providers (“Third Party Staking Service Providers”) to provide validator services for Client’s Digital Assets. From time to time, Coinbase Custody may allow Client to select or designate (A) certain Third Party Staking Service Providers directly via the Coinbase PB Site, or (B) an arbitrary Third Party Staking Service Provider by manually entering the applicable staking or delegate address for such provider via the Coinbase PB Site (collectively, the “Third Party Staking Services”). Notwithstanding the affiliate relationship between the Coinbase Entities and Coinbase Crypto Services, LLC (d/b/a “Coinbase Cloud,” f/k/a Bison Trails), all staking services provided by Coinbase Cloud shall be deemed Third Party Staking Services and Coinbase Cloud shall be deemed a Third Party Staking Service Provider for purposes of this Section.
(i) Third Party Staking Service Providers may require that Client withdraw its Digital Assets from Client’s Vault Account and transfer such assets to such Third Party Staking Service Provider, in which case, subject to any bonding, unbonding, warm-up, lockup, or any other restrictions on the applicable blockchain network, Client may do so in accordance with this Coinbase PBA.
(ii) Client hereby acknowledges and agrees that: (1) the availability of any Third Party Staking Service Providers on the Coinbase PB Site does not constitute an endorsement or approval by any Coinbase Entity of any such Third Party Staking Service Provider; (2) by electing to stake or delegate Client’s Digital Assets to any Third Party Staking Service Provider, including via the Third Party Staking Services, Client is subject to such Third Party Staking Service Provider’s terms of use, terms of service, or other applicable agreements; and (3) Third Party Staking Service Providers may require that Client’s Digital Assets be transferred on-chain to a wallet, public key, or smart contract address not controlled by Coinbase Custody or any other Coinbase Entity.
(iii) Client is solely responsible for Client’s use of any Third Party Staking Service Providers and Third Party Staking Services. Client must ensure that the applicable staking or delegate address for any Third Party Staking Service Provider is accurately entered and updated from time to time, as necessary. There is no assurance that the Third Party Staking Services or any Third Party Staking Service Provider will be available, function, or operate as expected. Clie...
Staking With Third Party Validators. Client may engage with third-party service providers (“Third Party Staking Service Providers”) to provide validator services for Client’s Digital Assets. From time to time, Coinbase Custody may allow Client to select or designate (A) certain Third Party Staking Service Providers directly via the Coinbase PB Site, or (B) an arbitrary Third Party Staking Service Provider by manually entering the applicable staking or delegate address for such provider via the Coinbase PB Site (collectively, the “Third Party Staking Services”). Coinbase Custody shall use commercially reasonable efforts to ensure the accuracy and availability of validator information and interface functionality on the Coinbase PB Site. Notwithstanding the affiliate relationship between the Coinbase Entities and Coinbase Crypto Services, LLC (d/b/a “Coinbase Cloud,” f/k/a Bison Trails), all staking services provided by Coinbase Cloud shall be deemed Third Party Staking Services and Coinbase Cloud shall be deemed a Third Party Staking Service Provider for purposes of this Section. However, where Coinbase Cloud is selected via the Coinbase PB Site, Coinbase Custody shall, upon Client’s written request, use commercially reasonable efforts to facilitate communication and issue resolution with Coinbase Cloud.