Omakase and Solv Announce Strategic Partnership for Bitcoin Staking
Osaka-based Omakase Co., Ltd. (CEO: Eisuke Watanabe) has been selected as an operator for Bitcoin staking (Babylon) in collaboration with Solv Protocol, a provider of Bitcoin LSTs (Liquid Staking Tokens).
As Bitcoin staking technology and its ecosystem continue to evolve, new opportunities are emerging for BTC holders to earn income without having to sell their assets. Bitcoin Staking (Babylon) enables “shared security” by utilizing Bitcoin—the largest Proof of Work (PoW) blockchain—to enhance the security of Proof of Stake (PoS) blockchains. Bitcoin stakers can provide security to PoS chains and receive rewards in return, offering a new way for BTC holders to generate yield without liquidating their holdings.
Since March 2024, Omakase has partnered with Babylon, actively contributing to the growth of Bitcoin staking in Japan. Through validator participation in early-stage blockchain networks and educational initiatives, Omakase has accumulated and shared technical expertise. In Phase-1 of Babylon’s test phase, approximately 6 billion JPY (~$37M USD) worth of Bitcoin was staked via Omakase, making it Japan’s top staking operator (*1).
Meanwhile, Solv Protocol, the world’s second-largest Bitcoin LST provider, currently manages over $2.66 billion USD in total value locked (TVL). Recognized for its technical capabilities as a validator operator, Omakase has formed a strategic alliance with Solv Protocol and has been selected as an official operator.
Through this partnership, Omakase and Solv aim to enhance shared blockchain security and provide attractive yields to Bitcoin stakers.
*1: Ranked 10th globally (excluding LST providers)
About Omakase Co., Ltd.
Founded in January 2024 as the engineering subsidiary of Kudasai Co., Ltd., Omakase Co., Ltd. operates and supports validator infrastructure for both domestic and international blockchain projects. The company also offers consulting services on surrounding technologies.
- Company Name: Omakase Co., Ltd.
- Address: 1-2-21 Itachibori 2F, Nishi-ku, Osaka, Japan
- Representative: Eisuke Watanabe
- Established: January 26, 2024
- Business Activities: Technical support and validator operations for blockchain networks
- Website: https://0xmakase.co.jp/
- X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/0xmakase_jp
- Contact: contact@0xmakase.co.jp
About Solv Protocol
Solv is building a $1 trillion Bitcoin-native financial ecosystem, offering a range of products for BTC holders including lending, liquid staking, yield vaults, and fund management. By integrating tokenized real-world assets (RWAs) such as BlackRock’s BUIDL fund and Hamilton Lane’s SCOPE fund, Solv delivers composable, institutional-grade yields on Bitcoin.
Bridging TradFi (traditional finance), CeFi (centralized finance), and DeFi (decentralized finance), Solv transforms Bitcoin into a productive asset for both retail and institutional investors.
Solv is backed by top-tier investors including Binance Labs, Blockchain Capital, Laser Digital, and OKX Ventures, and has undergone rigorous audits from leading firms such as Quantstamp, Certik, SlowMist, Salus, and Secbit.
- Official Website: https://solv.finance/
- dApp: https://app.solv.finance/solvbtc