Aspect | Building Your Own Staking Integration | Using a Staking API |
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Development Time | Long – requires custom integration for each blockchain | Short – a single API handles multiple blockchains |
Protocol Handling | Requires manual implementation of staking logic per network | Automatic handling of staking mechanisms |
Maintenance | Ongoing updates needed to track protocol changes | Automatic updates to support new networks |
Security | Custom security measures required for each network | Built-in security and compliance best practices |
Reward Handling | Custom logic needed to track and distribute rewards | Unified tracking of staking rewards |
Scalability | Complex scaling as new blockchains are added | Easily supports multiple chains |
Custody Integration | Manual integration required for key management | Supports various custody solutions seamlessly |
Resource Allocation | High demand for blockchain experts | Focus on core product development |