How Quicknode got rid of physical badges on two continents with AccessGrid - Case Study

Quicknode

Industry

Blockchain Infrastructure / Developer Platforms

Deployment Scope

Multi-continent: Corporate headquarters (Miami), European office (Lisbon)

“AccessGrid has been absolutely critical in helping us meet our physical security controls for ISO 27001 — especially as we scaled across multiple offices globally.”

Rony Xavier

Senior Security Engineer for Quicknode

Solution

Quicknode deployed AccessGrid to modernize physical access across its global office footprint. Using AccessGrid’s platform, the security team issued secure mobile credentials directly to employee wallets, enabling phone-based access without physical cards. Access policies could be centrally managed, audited, and updated in real time across all locations.

Credentials were issued remotely, revoked instantly when needed, and logged automatically to support compliance and security reviews.

• Access Control Integration: AccessGrid was deployed across Quicknode’s office locations to manage secure entry using existing door infrastructure. Mobile credentials issued via Apple Wallet and Google Wallet enabled phone-based access without introducing new physical badge systems, while maintaining strong encryption and access control policies.
• Credential Provisioning & Management: Using AccessGrid’s management APIs, Quicknode’s security team remotely issued, revoked, and time-bounded access credentials for employees and visitors. Credentials are encrypted, uncloneable, and can be instantly disabled, providing strong security guarantees and a clear audit trail.
• Deployment & Rollout: Quicknode rolled out wallet-based access to in-person employees across its Miami headquarters and Lisbon office. Employees received digital access passes remotely and used their phones to tap into offices, either alongside or in place of traditional badges, with minimal onboarding and near-immediate adoption.

90%

wallet credential adoption in 30 days

Zero

physical badge logistics for new hires

One platform

to manage global office access

2 hours per week

time saved on badging

Results

By adopting AccessGrid, Quicknode streamlined physical access management while strengthening its security posture and compliance readiness. Key outcomes include:

• ISO 27001 Readiness: Physical access controls, audit trails, and revocation workflows aligned cleanly with certification requirements.
• Rapid Employee Adoption: 85% of in-person employees onboarded to wallet credentials in the first week, surpassing 90% adoption within the first month.
• Operational Efficiency: Remote issuance completely eliminated badge handoffs and reduced security team overhead for onboarding, visits, and temporary access.
• Global Visibility: A single management interface provided centralized control across U.S. and European offices, with room to scale to future locations.

Quicknode’s adoption of AccessGrid has modernized its physical security operations and future-proofed its global office footprint. With mobile, wallet-based credentials and centralized access management, Quicknode reinforces its commitment to security, compliance, and a first-class employee experience.