GK8
The Future of Digital Asset Custody
Overview
GK8, acquired by Galaxy Digital, offers a highly secure, institutional-grade platform for digital asset custody. Its core innovation is a patented cold vault that can create, sign, and send blockchain transactions without any internet connectivity, eliminating all cyber attack vectors. This is complemented by a secure MPC wallet for semi-online operations.
✨ Key Features
- Patented Air-Gapped Cold Vault
- MPC Wallet for hot and warm operations
- Support for hundreds of assets and DeFi protocols
- Tokenization Platform
- Granular Policy Engine
- SOC 2 Type 2 Certified
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Patented, truly air-gapped cold vault for signing transactions offline.
- Focus on eliminating all cyber attack vectors.
- Integration with the Galaxy Digital ecosystem.
Unique Value: Offers the only end-to-end custody solution that can create, sign, and send transactions from a completely offline environment.
🎯 Use Cases (4)
✅ Best For
- Acquired by Galaxy Digital, a major player in the crypto financial services space.
- Adopted by banks and institutions that require the highest level of security against online threats.
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Small teams or individuals due to its complexity and cost.
- Organizations that prefer a third-party custody model.
🏆 Alternatives
Provides a higher level of security against remote cyber attacks compared to any other custody technology, including standard cold storage and MPC.
💻 Platforms
✅ Offline Mode Available
🔌 Integrations
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Email Support
- ✓ Phone Support
- ✓ Dedicated Support (All tier)
🔒 Compliance & Security
💰 Pricing
Free tier: NA
📊 Market Info
Customers: 50-100
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