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Supporting the decentralization of blockchain networks

Our Node Operations team operates blockchain-based infrastructure on several leading Proof-of-Stake (Pos) networks. This includes running node validators that allows us to stake and provide governance to support and maintain the global public ledgers on which we operate.

NODE OPERATIONS FROM A TRUSTED BRAND

Deep technical domain expertise

Our team of technical experts have decades of experience building digital technology infrastructure, which gives us the insight and technical knowledge needed to operate validator nodes on PoS networks to support and maintain healthy blockchains.

ACTIVE NETWORKS

We actively run Node in following networks

  • Aptos
  • Arbitrum
  • Avalanche
  • Base
  • Cardano
  • Ethereum
  • Polkadot
  • Polygon
  • Provenance
  • Solana
  • Stellar

We constantly roll out support for new blockchains, contact us to learn more.

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What is Staking?

Staking is specific to Proof-of-Stake (PoS) networks: it is the process of locking up digital assets for a specific period of time in order to participate in node validation. Digital assets owners that stake receive a yield for their commitment to the network, the yield varies by network. Rewards to token holders are paid out directly to their wallet. Node validators work to actively secure a network through validating transactions and support the legitimacy of the data within the network. In exchange for proving the validation services, Node Operators are compensated by means of a commission which is also paid in tokens directly to the Node Operators wallet.

To incentivize against bad actors, node validators must stake some of their own digital assets (usually the native digital asset to the network they want to validate) into a smart contract; node validators that improperly validate transactions or data may have their staked digital assets slashed or seized.

What are the risks?

There are risks associated with the issuance, redemption, transfer, custody, and record keeping of shares maintained and recorded primarily on a blockchain.

For example, shares that are issued using blockchain technology would be subject to risks (including the following: blockchain is a rapidly-evolving regulatory landscape in the United States and in other countries, which might result in security, privacy or other regulatory concerns that could require changes to the way transactions in the shares are recorded.
 

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