[Blockdaemon Partners with VerifiedX to Launch Self-Custody DeFi Services for the Public] Crypto infrastructure provider Blockdaemon has partnered with Bitcoin sidechain VerifiedX to launch an upgraded service aimed at simplifying the daily cryptocurrency experience for non-technical users. Blockdaemon provides technical support such as node operation, staking systems, and liquidity management, while VerifiedX focuses on user experience design for payments, merchant transactions, and asset transfers. The goal is to offer self-custody DeFi functionality to users without the need for control panels or on-chain wallets.