- Glossary
- Proof of Reserve
Proof of Reserve
It provides transparency and reliability by allowing users to trust the reality and accuracy of the assets held by financial institutions.
Proof of Reserve is a mechanism used to verify the authenticity and accuracy of assets held by financial institutions. This mechanism is created using blockchain technology to prove that an asset (usually a cryptocurrency or digital asset) is actually owned and reserved by an entity. Proof of Reserves shows that an organization has a specific reserve of assets and that this reserve is traceable and verifiable. This increases users trust in the asset reserve of a particular organization in terms of reliability and transparency. Particularly among cryptocurrency exchanges and other financial institutions, the proof-of-reserve mechanism plays an important role in ensuring that users assets are stored and processed securely.