--- title: Validation Cloud Now Supports Babylon as a Finality Provider description: Validation Cloud is proud to support Babylon Chain Testnet as a Finality Provider. Babylon introduces a novel system for Bitcoin staking, which leverages Bitcoin's security to create a more decentralized and secure Proof-of-Stake blockchain. image: https://blog.validationcloud.io/hubfs/Babylon%20Announcement%20(1).png --- [Skip to content](https://blog.validationcloud.io/babylon#main-content) Validation Cloud Open main navigation Close main navigation - [Connect to Web3](https://www.validationcloud.io/) [Connect to Web3](https://www.validationcloud.io/) Aug 2, 2024 10:14:07 AM # Validation Cloud Now Supports Babylon as a Finality Provider ![Picture of Validation Cloud Team](https://blog.validationcloud.io/hubfs/validationcloud-icon-black.svg) [Validation Cloud Team](https://blog.validationcloud.io/author/validation-cloud-team) Share: [linkedin-in icon](http://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https://blog.validationcloud.io/babylon) [Twitter icon](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?url=https://blog.validationcloud.io/babylon) [envelope icon](mailto:?body=https://blog.validationcloud.io/babylon) [![Babylon Announcement (1)](https://blog.validationcloud.io/hs-fs/hubfs/Babylon%20Announcement%20(1).png?width=732&height=450&name=Babylon%20Announcement%20(1).png)](https://www.validationcloud.io/) Update: Babylon Bitcoin Staking Mainnet is now LIVE! Validation Cloud is proud to support Babylon as a Finality Provider. Start staking [here](https://app.validationcloud.io/staking/babylon).  Validation Cloud is proud to support [Babylon Chain](https://babylonchain.io/) as a Finality Provider. Babylon introduces a novel system for Bitcoin staking, which leverages Bitcoin's security to create a more decentralized and secure Proof-of-Stake (PoS) blockchain. Babylon aims to enhance interoperability between Bitcoin and other blockchain networks by building a suite of Bitcoin security-sharing protocols. This enables Bitcoin as an asset to provide economic security to any decentralized system. ##### **What is Babylon Chain?** Babylon Chain enhances the security of PoS blockchains by utilizing Bitcoin's Proof-of-Work (PoW) security model through cross-chain staking, allowing Bitcoin to be staked to secure PoS chains. This process improves overall blockchain security without relying on third-party custody or vulnerable wrapped tokens. ##### **Key Features of Babylon Chain** - **Bitcoin-Enhanced Security**: Utilizes Bitcoin's PoW security model to enhance the security of Babylon Chain. - **Cross-Chain Interoperability**: Facilitates seamless asset transfers and communication between Bitcoin and other blockchain networks. - **Decentralized Staking**: Allows BTC holders to stake their coins and participate in governance and consensus. - **PoS Integration**: Combines Bitcoin’s security with a PoS system for improved scalability and efficiency. - **Economic Incentives**: Provides rewards for BTC stakers, encouraging participation and network growth. ##### **Validation Cloud x Babylon** Validation Cloud is proud to be a Finality Provider for the Babylon Chain. Finality providers in the Babylon blockchain are responsible for voting during finality rounds. They receive voting power delegations from BTC stakers and earn commission from staking rewards denominated in Babylon tokens ($BBN). Finality providers ensure secure and efficient finality voting for the network. View the Babylon Staking Dashboard [here](https://btcstaking.babylonlabs.io/).  [![Stake BTC](https://hubspot-no-cache-eu1-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/cta/default/143804103/interactive-113036751578.png)](https://blog.validationcloud.io/hs/cta/wi/redirect?encryptedPayload=AVxigLLdK44yF%2FZAMIZhYLVYUq%2B%2BskkfWYAQLrNl7T3t7dXARuNyCw5dQKDXpbFE%2Biq3y4ay8C0xke21VjMcp66lE7Q4rV1ad%2BM1zctoOCGm%2BU7puSMw70a35WoAC7JmpFOPrQNUoxEoHsRTX0KA6nBfVsTaLHZlBxoNg7EsDxXmn1AqtESnzIopQ9HuvGUPYRmhsVQ%3D&webInteractiveContentId=113036751578&portalId=143804103) *Interested in validators to help scale your network? 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