We’re pleased to announce BitGo’s integration with Narval, bringing institutional-grade decentralized finance (DeFi) access directly to BitGo.

Why It Matters

DeFi offers rewards, liquidity, and innovation, but it has also been hard to access securely. Moving assets out of custody introduces operational risk, and complex transactions often lead to blind signing.

With Narval’s DeFi Gateway inside BitGo custody, institutions can now:

  • Connect to DeFi without moving assets.

  • Ensure every transaction is decoded, verified, and whitelisted.

  • Track and approve activity with a clear, auditable flow.

“Our mission is to make DeFi participation secure and seamless for institutions,” said Greg Jessner, CEO. “By integrating with BitGo’s infrastructure, we’re ensuring that clients can access DeFi opportunities without compromising on compliance or security.”

How It Works

  1. DeFi Whitelisting Engine: Protects against phishing and malicious contract calls.

  2. Institutional Wallet Connector: Establishes a secure, authenticated bridge between dApps and BitGo APIs.

  3. Dapp SDK: Creates a stable, intuitive signing experience even with multi-party or delayed approvals.

“Institutional DeFi is entering a new era of safety and scale,” said Chen Fang, Chief Revenue Officer at BitGo. “Our integration with Narval empowers clients to connect to DeFi directly from BitGo custody, combining advanced whitelisting and transaction verification with BitGo’s  infrastructure.”

Built for Institutions

Foundations, treasuries, and investment firms can now stake, finance, and participate in onchain opportunities without sacrificing compliance or security.

See It in Action

BitGo and Narval are making secure, scalable DeFi a reality for institutions, starting today. To learn more about the Narval integration or request a demo, connect with your CSM or email sales@bitgo.com. 

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Narval’s DeFi Gateway?

Narval provides an integrated DeFi access solution: transaction whitelisting, an institutional wallet connector, and an embedded Dapp SDK, that verifies intent and blocks malicious or altered transactions before they reach the blockchain.

Do I need to move assets out of BitGo custody?

No. All DeFi interactions stay within BitGo’s regulated custody framework, reducing counterparty and operational risk.

Which DeFi protocols can I access?

The integration is designed to work with major staking, lending, and liquidity protocols. Supported protocols will continue to expand based on institutional demand and compliance review.

How does this improve security compared to direct DeFi participation?

Narval’s whitelisting engine decodes every transaction, detects hidden parameter changes, and requires explicit approval inside BitGo’s secure signing environment, eliminating blind signing and phishing risks.

What does the onboarding process look like?

Current BitGo clients can request activation through their account manager. Once enabled, they can immediately initiate DeFi transactions with Narval’s secure interface and BitGo’s multi-approval workflow.

Will this integration affect custody fees?

There is no change to existing custody fees for holding assets. Standard network or DeFi protocol fees may apply based on the transaction.

Where can I learn more or request a demo?

Contact your BitGo CSM or email sales@bitgo.com to schedule a private walkthrough.

About Narval

Narval is DeFi gateway for institutional wallets. We connect custodians and institutional wallets to onchain protocols through a secure, purpose-built connectivity stack - enabling institutions to borrow, lend, trade, stake, and access yield directly from custody. Backed by leading investors, Narval helps custodians offer curated DeFi with the least overhead, and enables protocols to reach institutional capital with increased confidence. Learn more at narval.xyz.

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