Anchorage Digital Launches Porto for On-chain Options

Anchorage Digital has introduced the Porto wallet, enhancing its service offerings in the DeFi space. By integrating with Derive, Anchorage Digital provides secure self-custody solutions for institutional clients in on-chain options trading.

Anchorage Digital’s CEO Nathan McCauley emphasized the strategic enhancement, which was built on existing institutional backings, including Goldman Sachs and Visa. Nick Forster of Derive noted the improved confidence this brings to traders.

The integration promises to open up new trading avenues for institutional investors, potentially leading to increased on-chain activity. However, no immediate liquidity changes have been confirmed following the launch.

Historical trends suggest that regulated custody solutions like this typically improve institutional confidence. Backed by major investors, Anchorage’s wallet supports Ethereum and EVM-compatible tokens, crucial for diverse DeFi portfolios.

Past events show that integrating regulated custody solutions with DeFi often results in improved institutional trust and increased participation. Such integrations mirror previous partnerships involving major custodians.

Kanalcoin experts suggest this move, supported by historical data, could increase institutional engagement in DeFi options trading without drastically affecting market volatility unless accompanied by significant collateral inflows.

“Derive serves the most active institutional and retail on-chain option traders. Having Porto as a secure, self-custody option removes blockers and lets our users trade with confidence.” – Nick Forster, CEO & Co-Founder, Derive