Zug, 13th March, 2025 – Bitcoin Suisse is excited to announce a new partnership with Haven1, an EVM layer-1 blockchain with a native Web3 app store. Bitcoin Suisse will join Haven1 as a validator to help the project further decentralize its network and strengthen its security infrastructure.

The partnership with Bitcoin Suisse, leading Swiss crypto-financial service provider, showcases Haven1's commitment to developing a secure, scalable and efficient blockchain ecosystem that is purpose-built to meet the needs of the next generation of DeFi and tokenized real-world assets (RWAs).

Andrej Majcen, CEO of Bitcoin Suisse, said: “We are pleased to support Haven1 as a validator, ensuring that the network maintains its high level of security and operational efficiency. The role Haven1 intends to play in shaping the on-chain financial world corresponds with our mission of driving the development of decentralized finance at the forefront of technical innovation.”

Bitcoin Suisse: A Proven Partner in the World of Crypto

Bitcoin Suisse has been at the forefront of the crypto industry since 2013, providing institutional-grade custody, staking and brokerage services for digital assets to institutions and private individuals.

Jeff Owens, CEO of Haven1, added: “Bitcoin Suisse has been a trusted institution in the global crypto industry for over a decade, and its role as a validator is a strong endorsement of our commitment to security and decentralization. With its proven expertise and years of experience, Bitcoin Suisse is a significant and valuable addition to the Haven1 network.”

As a Haven1 validator, Bitcoin Suisse will:

• Improve network security and reliability: As one of the nine initial validators and as a member of the Haven1 validator council, Bitcoin Suisse will authenticate transactions and secure the network, thus increasing the stability of the network.
• Boost decentralization: Bitcoin Suisse perfectly complements existing validators, helping to reduce the power of any single validator and to further decentralize the network.
• Expand institutional reach: With an extensive network and long-standing relationships in the digital finance space, Bitcoin Suisse adds additional credibility and expertise to the Haven1 ecosystem.

What this means for the Future of Haven1

Haven1 is purpose-built for DeFi 2.0 and tokenized RWAs. By partnering with Bitcoin Suisse, Haven1 is further expanding its network of trusted validators to enhance the security of the protocol while ensuring sustainability and adoption.

Bitcoin Suisse joins Haven1's network of validators with other high-profile institutions including WorldPay, PaySafe, Sygnum Bank, Animoca Brands, AWS, Blockdaemon, Republic Crypto and Nansen.

The Role of Validators in Haven1

Unlike traditional Layer 1 networks that often opt for anonymous validators, Haven1's network of validators consists of various leading financial and crypto financial players who collectively contribute to the security and stability of the network.

Validators such as Bitcoin Suisse:

• Validate and secure transactions using their institutional-grade infrastructure.
• Ensure the resilience of the network by distributing the responsibility for validating transactions across multiple trusted entities.
• Enhance the decentralization of the network while maintaining a secure and efficient transaction process.

Haven1 is continuously expanding its validator network and brings together globally recognized institutions to help shape the future of DeFi and enable a decentralized, sustainable DeFi landscape. The partnership with Bitcoin Suisse further solidifies Haven1's position as the leading blockchain infrastructure for real-world financial applications.

About Haven1

Haven1 is a next-generation, permissioned-yet-decentralized EVM Layer-1 blockchain with a native, secure Web3 App Store, purpose-built for DeFi 2.0 and tokenized RWAs, that brings a new paradigm to onchain security and ecosystem sustainability—combining the network-enforced protections of a permissioned chain with the openness, flexibility, and innovation of DeFi.

Backed by leading investors like Animoca Brands, KuCoin Ventures, Taisu, Kronos and IBC Group, and supported by top-tier validator partners including Bitcoin Suisse, Worldpay, Paysafe, Animoca Brands, Sygnum Bank, Nansen, AWS, Blockdaemon, and Republic Crypto, Haven1 delivers unmatched efficiency, scalability, trust and usability.

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For more information, visit: www.haven1.org