Introducing the Hybrid Custody Ecosystem and VLTC Utility Token
Panama City, Republic of Panama – VaultCoin Ecosystem today announced the presale of VLTC, the native utility token that powers its Hybrid Custody Ecosystem. This innovative decentralized crypto custody architecture is designed to make Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies Unstealable, Unlosable, and Unconfiscatable.
The VLTC presale represents a significant first step towards the launch of on-chain staking and the Sentinel Network. The Sentinel Network comprises a global community of professional and community service providers who collaboratively secure users’ assets within Hybrid Custody Vaults™. These vaults combine the advantages of self-custody and managed custody, effectively eliminating single points of failure while ensuring users retain control over their assets.
The VaultCoin founding team stated, "Crypto faces a three-trillion-dollar security challenge. We are addressing this issue at both the protocol and service layers, with VLTC serving as the essential coordination fuel for the entire system." This statement highlights industry estimates indicating trillions of dollars in crypto assets are at risk or have already been lost due to private-key failures.
Addressing Crypto's Private-Key Vulnerabilities
The current crypto landscape presents a critical vulnerability: the loss or compromise of a private key can result in the permanent loss of substantial savings, with no recourse akin to traditional "forgot password" or dispute resolution mechanisms in crypto custody. Research indicates that an estimated 3 to 4 million BTC may already be irrevocably lost due to private key mismanagement, representing hundreds of billions of dollars in inaccessible value.
VaultCoin's Hybrid Custody Vaults™ employ a sophisticated architecture to mitigate these risks:
- •A dual private-key system, where one key is held by the user and the other by a designated Sentinel (a Hybrid Custody Service Provider).
- •The utilization of interactive zero-disclosure proofs and smart contracts, enabling recovery processes without the need to reveal sensitive information.
- •A two-step unlock and spend workflow featuring a configurable on-chain delay. This mechanism allows both users and Sentinels to detect and counteract any malicious activity before funds can be moved.
This robust design facilitates comprehensive recovery options in scenarios involving lost or stolen private keys and also supports straightforward inheritance processes, eliminating the need for complex legal or technical arrangements.
VLTC Token, Staking, and the Sentinel Network
Sentinels are specialized service providers offering co-signing, recovery, and inheritance services for user vaults. To participate in the Sentinel Network, earn fees, and establish staking pools, Sentinels are required to acquire and stake VLTC tokens on-chain. Other VLTC holders can participate in these pools, staking alongside Sentinels to earn a share of the fees generated from protected assets.
A nominal fee is collected from assets secured within Hybrid Custody Vaults. This fee is then pooled and subsequently exchanged for VLTC on open markets. The acquired VLTC tokens are then distributed among ecosystem stakeholders, creating a strong alignment of long-term incentives among users, Sentinels, and token holders.
The VLTC presale is instrumental in achieving several key objectives:
- •Bootstrapping the global Sentinel Network.
- •Facilitating the launch of staking functionalities and staking pools.
- •Enhancing the security of the Hybrid Custody infrastructure from its inception by ensuring that participants responsible for safeguarding user funds have a vested economic interest in the ecosystem's success.
Guardian Wallet: The Primary Gateway to Hybrid Custody
The Guardian Wallet, a next-generation hardware wallet presented in a credit-card-sized form factor and complemented by intuitive mobile applications, serves as the flagship platform for the Hybrid Custody Ecosystem. Users can manage their Bitcoin and other digital assets in a manner consistent with existing hardware wallets, with the added capability to transition funds into Hybrid Custody Vaults for enhanced recovery and inheritance benefits.
The Guardian Wallet securely stores private keys while enabling users to set up, terminate, and recover vaults directly through its application. This provides a user-friendly, mobile-centric experience that harnesses the full potential of Hybrid Custody.
Initially, Guardian Wallets will be exclusively distributed to VaultCoin holders, offering presale participants and early community members preferential access to the platform.
Research-Backed Cryptographic Security
The foundational concepts of Hybrid Custody and Smart Vaults underlying VaultCoin have undergone rigorous vetting and validation by leading academic cryptographers. Research conducted by teams at Cornell University (USA) and Technion (Israel) has established that Smart Vaults represent one of the most secure known methods for protecting Bitcoin and similar cryptocurrencies. This significant academic work has been accepted for presentation at ACM CCS 2024, a premier security conference.
This strong foundation in academic research distinguishes VaultCoin from token launches primarily driven by marketing efforts, underscoring its commitment to genuine cryptographic security rather than speculative hype.
Participating in the VLTC Presale
The VLTC presale is scheduled to open to the public on November 27, 2025. Early access opportunities, rewards, and allocations will be made available to community members through Discord and Telegram channels.
Prospective participants are encouraged to:
- •Visit the VaultCoin website at vaultcoin.network to gain a comprehensive understanding of the Hybrid Custody Ecosystem and the VLTC token.
- •Consult the VaultCoin Whitepaper for detailed technical and economic specifications.
- •Engage with the community on Discord and Telegram to receive exclusive presale invitations, explore Sentinel onboarding opportunities, and learn about available rewards.
About VaultCoin
VaultCoin serves as the native utility token for the Hybrid Custody Ecosystem. This decentralized crypto custody system integrates the strengths of both self-custody and managed custody, effectively eliminating single points of failure. By employing Layer 2 Smart Vaults technology, interactive zero-disclosure proofs, and a global Sentinel Network, VaultCoin aims to render major cryptocurrencies unstealable, unlosable, and un-confiscatable. This initiative is poised to usher in a new era of secure and widespread cryptocurrency adoption.
For further information, please visit vaultcoin.network.
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