Compare GK8 vs. Unbound Crypto Asset Security Platform

GK8 is an enterprise-grade, digital asset custody, and management platform that allows institutions to harness the power of blockchain to create new revenue streams (i.e. custody as a service, DeFi, tokenization, staking, and more). We empower customers to control their own destinies while minimizing counter-party risk. GK8’s regulation-ready solution includes both a Cold Vault and an MPC Vault. Our unique Cold Vault is the only solution in the market that can create, sign, and send blockchain transactions without receiving input from the internet. It can be paired with our high-performance MPC wallet, for high-frequency automatic transactions. Our MPC can execute thousands of signatures per second, providing a decentralized, keyless infrastructure. Together, they are managed by our industry-leading policy engine which allows institutions to manage their crypto as they would their fiat. The solution grants institutions unparalleled scalability and agility without compromising security. GK8's out-of-the-box capabilities include universal support of all EVM-compatible layer-1 blockchains and generic smart contract support. GK8 clients can access the highest insurance cap in the industry (up to $1B per vault).

Unbound's Crypto Asset Security Platform (CASP) stands out as the sole FIPS 140 L2 certified Multi-Party Computation (MPC) security platform available for digital assets. This innovative platform allows users to establish risk-based approval policies that comply with local regulations and seamlessly integrate Hardware Security Modules (HSMs) and offline signers into a unified MPC environment. By utilizing this FIPS 140 L2 certified software solution, organizations can eliminate the vulnerabilities associated with public-key cryptography, enabling a secure, distributed method for signing transactions while effectively managing their digital assets. With Unbound CASP, institutional investors gain the ability to uphold regulatory compliance without sacrificing security or productivity of their assets. This all-encompassing system not only protects digital assets in both ‘cold’ and ‘hot’ vaults but also employs MPC-driven workflows and approval policies to facilitate secure transfers between these vault types. Furthermore, CASP accommodates any structuring of approval policies and supports an unlimited number of cryptographically validated signers, ensuring that organizations can tailor their security measures to meet their specific needs. Thus, with CASP, organizations can enjoy unparalleled flexibility and security in managing their digital assets.