VanEck has launched SegMint, a new digital asset management platform to simplify self-management of assets and improve the security and accessibility of digital ownership.
Investment giant VanEck has announced the launch of SegMint GmbH, a cutting-edge digital asset management platform. The platform is poised to transform the digital asset space by offering an innovative “lock and key model” that makes self-custodial asset management more accessible and secure.
This announcement comes as the digital asset industry is seeing exponential growth in monthly active wallets, with Ethereum alone boasting 11.8 million. The need for mechanisms that simplify ownership sharing without compromising security has never been more urgent. SegMint addresses this need by providing a safe vault-like environment for digital assets where users can easily grant access to others through a secure “key” system, increasing both control and security.
Matt Bartlett, founder of SegMint, said the platform grew out of a recognized problem within the digital asset ecosystem: the difficulty of sharing access and ownership in a world that increasingly values self-governance. SegMint’s solutions help individuals manage their digital assets with confidence and simplicity.
The platform is particularly focused on NFT collectors and cryptocurrency-based users looking to tokenize physical assets such as luxury watches. While the initial user interface requires familiarity with blockchain, SegMint is committed to improving the experience so that even users without extensive technical knowledge can easily navigate the platform.
SegMint’s versatile approach also opens up partnership opportunities with businesses and communities in need of asset sharing solutions. This flexibility is critical for creative projects or intra-enterprise collaboration that require shared digital resources.
To expand the reach of tokenization, SegMint offers additional features including SegMint Safes, a custom multi-signature wallet solution, and NFT issuance capabilities, enhanced by MINTangible’s IP protection toolkit. This toolkit allows creators to define permissions for their collections, while Delegate.xyz powers sharing token gate functionality.
Depending on regulatory compliance and user inclusivity, access to SegMint may vary depending on geographic location. However, early responses indicate strong interest from European and Asian markets.
New users will welcome Adventurer NFTs that not only verify their profiles but also integrate them into SegMint’s quest-based narrative, blending storytelling with platform utility and rewards.
The launch of SegMint demonstrates VanEck’s commitment to identifying and capitalizing on the investment trends shaping the industry. VanEck continues to foster innovation, liquidity and diversification in investment management with a rich history of pioneering strategies across a variety of asset classes.
VanEck’s initiative with SegMint represents an important step forward in democratizing digital asset management and bridging the gap between virtual and tangible assets, contributing to a more inclusive and user-friendly digital asset ecosystem.
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