We are proud to deepen our partnership with <a href="https://www.mintscan.io/">Mintscan</a>, the official block explorer for the Cosmos ecosystem.Mintscan has updated their UI to feature the Verified Staking Provider (VSP) badge next to all accredited providers. View the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.mintscan.io/cosmos/validators">Cosmos validator summary</a> on Mintscan to see the full list.<figure class="image"><img style="aspect-ratio:2138/688;" src="https://tidy-ball-c49dc59f59.media.strapiapp.com/Screenshot_2024_09_10_at_18_09_42_93cbbaa42f.png" alt="Screenshot 2024-09-10 at 18.09.42.png" width="2138" height="688"><figcaption>Cosmos validators with the certification are indicated with the VSP badge</figcaption></figure>The VSP program was established to increase trust and transparency in the staking industry. By choosing a VSP, investors can stake with greater confidence, knowing the provider adheres to the industry's best practices surrounding risk management, operations, and security measures. Learn more about the VSP certification and rating methodology <a href="https://www.stakingrewards.com/vsp">here</a>.Over 80% of investors spend less than 30 minutes selecting a staking provider, this ultimately leads to investors making uninformed decisions that can impact rewards. There are currently 183 validators active on Cosmos Hub, investors can streamline their due diligence when choosing a provider by selecting one that is part of the VSP program.<a href="https://www.mintscan.io/cosmos/validators">View the VSP integration on Mintscan</a><a href="https://www.stakingrewards.com/stake-app?input=cosmos&amp;provider=cosmostation&amp;type=pos">Stake your ATOM via the Stake App now</a>

VSP Badge Added to Cosmos Validators on Mintscan