# Marinade is now SOC 2 Type I compliant

> We’re excited to share that Marinade is now officially SOC 2 Type I compliant — a critical milestone in our effort to build the most trusted, institution-ready staking infrastructure on Solana.

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## Raising the bar for secure, compliant staking on Solana

We’re proud to announce that **Marinade is now officially SOC 2 Type I compliant** — a major milestone in our commitment to building the most trusted, institution-grade staking infrastructure on Solana.

This certification, conducted by independent auditors at [**BDO**](http://bdo.cz), affirms that our systems, security practices, and internal operations meet the standards expected by the world’s most risk-sensitive organizations — including custodians, funds, and institutional investors.

SOC 2 Type I compliance demonstrates that Marinade’s infrastructure and policies are designed with security, integrity, and accountability at their core. It’s a critical trust signal for institutions looking to operate confidently within the Solana ecosystem.

## Why this matters for institutional clients

For many institutions, staking doesn’t begin with rewards — it begins with compliance.

With SOC 2 Type I in place, Marinade is ready to support partners who require:

🔒 Verified security and access controls

📁 Auditable, enterprise-grade operational procedures

🧩 Alignment with procurement or internal risk frameworks

📊 A partner that’s prepared for regulatory oversight

> “SOC 2 compliance is a trust signal that matters. It shows we’re serious about building infrastructure that meets institutional expectations — not just crypto-native ones.” said Hadley Stern, CCO at Marinade.

## Looking Ahead: Toward SOC 2 Type II and Beyond

We’re already working toward **SOC 2 Type II**, which evaluates the long-term effectiveness of these controls over time — not just at a single moment. Combined with our continued product development and upcoming integrations, this certification is part of a broader effort to make Marinade the most reliable platform for secure, compliant staking on Solana.

## Explore Marinade for institutions

If you're an asset manager, custodian, or enterprise looking to stake on Solana with confidence, Marinade offers a secure, transparent, and compliant path forward.

🔗 Learn how we support institutional partners → [marinade.finance/institutions](https://marinade.finance/institutions)