Proof of Reserves: Verifying Cryptocurrency Asset Backing

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Introduction to OKX's 32nd Proof of Reserves Report

OKX's latest Proof of Reserves (PoR) demonstrates $28.4 billion in primary assets held 1:1 against customer deposits. This monthly verification process establishes industry-leading transparency standards for cryptocurrency exchanges.

Key Features of OKX's Proof of Reserves System

Current Reserve Breakdown

Asset TypeAmount
OKX Account Assets$8,625,049,227
OKX Wallet Assets$8,778,992,875
Third-Party Custodian$255,101,570

Why Proof of Reserves Matters

Cryptocurrency exchanges must maintain 1:1 reserve ratios to ensure:

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How Proof of Reserves Works

OKX's three-step verification process:

  1. zk-STARK Algorithm Implementation

    • Uses zero-knowledge proofs to verify assets without compromising privacy
  2. On-chain Wallet Verification

    • Publicly confirms OKX's ownership of wallet addresses
  3. Reserve Ratio Validation

    • Compares total user assets with exchange holdings

Verifying Proof of Reserves Yourself

Inclusion Constraint Verification

  1. Access your account data via OKX's Merkle tree portal
  2. Download the inclusion proof JSON file
  3. Run through OKX's open-source zk-STARK validator

Total Balance Verification

  1. Download the liability report
  2. Extract the sum proof data
  3. Validate using OKX's verification tool

Wallet Ownership Verification

  1. Compare against OKX's published wallet list
  2. Verify cryptographic signatures
  3. Check balance against blockchain records

Frequently Asked Questions

What cryptocurrencies does OKX support in PoR?

OKX currently verifies reserves for 22 major coins including BTC, ETH, and stablecoins like USDT and USDC.

How often does OKX publish Proof of Reserve reports?

OKX conducts monthly verifications with reports published by the 5th business day of each month.

Can anyone verify OKX's reserves?

Yes, all verification tools and data are publicly available for independent confirmation.

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What happens if reserve ratios fall below 100%?

This would trigger immediate asset rebalancing and regulatory reporting procedures.

Commitment to Transparency

OKX's Proof of Reserves program sets new industry standards by:

This system ensures OKX remains solvent while protecting customer assets through blockchain-verifiable transparency.