Tom Whitton

Tom Whitton is the CFO of Pier Two, one of the fastest growing staking service operators in the APAC region. A qualified Chartered Accountant, Tom holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree with a major in Accounting and Finance from The University of Queensland. Before joining Pier Two, Tom served as a consultant at one of the leading financial organizations in Australia, assisting clients with business acquisitions, asset protection, business and management structures, and tax advice. In his role at Pier Two, Tom has been pivotal in managing the financial strategy and operations, ensuring the organisation’s robust financial health and facilitating its growth within the broader APAC market. Beyond finance, he has been a core contributor to product, UI & UX design, operations, growth, and strategy matters.

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CoinDesk Indices

Performing Against an Ether Staking Rate

The Ethereum staking rate continues to grow in its perception as the closest equivalent to the ‘risk free rate’ of digital currencies. As the staking industry matures, and more node operators enter the market, the need for performance metrics becomes increasingly critical to gain a competitive edge.

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Opinion

How Staking Rate Benchmarks Can Build Digital Assets Markets

By comparing their returns to a trusted industry benchmark, Ethereum operators can identify areas for improvement and optimize their operations, as well as to differentiate their staking products in a competitive market, says Tom Whitton, CFO, Pier Two.

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