TL;DR:
This year’s first new batch of validators has been onboarded to the IOTA Rebased test network. This expansion marks another step toward building a robust and diverse infrastructure for the upcoming mainnet launch.
The IOTA Rebased test network continues to grow stronger with the onboarding of some highly respected validators in the blockchain space. These validators play a crucial role in ensuring the security, reliability, and decentralization of the network, laying the groundwork for what is set to become a robust and trustworthy mainnet.
This is not the conclusion of our validator onboarding process, though. More validators will be onboarded in the coming weeks and we look forward to continuing this journey with our community and our trusted partners. Stay tuned for more updates!
stakefish
stakefish is one of the most established validators in the blockchain space, securing networks since 2018. With over $3 billion in assets staked across 20+ protocols, stakefish is trusted by both institutions and retail investors alike.Their globally distributed team ensures 24/7 monitoring and reliability, providing a seamless staking experience. IOTA stakers now have another strong and proven option to delegate their tokens to.
Realize
Realize is a pioneering tokenization platform that unlocks the potential of real-world assets on the blockchain. Based in Abu Dhabi and leveraging key regional connections and strategic institutional partnerships, Realize is launching the first tokenized U.S. Treasury Bills Fund through the Abu Dhabi Global Market. By bridging traditional finance with blockchain technology, Realize provides seamless access to tokenized financial products, creating new opportunities for investors and enhancing the liquidity and efficiency of tokenized assets.
Allnodes
Allnodes is a non-custodial staking and node hosting platform and infrastructure provider supporting 118 blockchains, managing 33K+ hosted nodes, and overseeing a total value of $4,4B. Through a focus on transparency, technical excellence, and innovation, Allnodes contributes to the growth and security of blockchain ecosystems at scale.
InfraSingularity
InfraSingularity is a leading provider of Web3 infrastructure and a key investor in early-stage protocols. Supporting over 40 protocols across ecosystems like Ethereum, Cosmos, and Bitcoin – including notable projects like EigenLayer, Symbiotic, and Karak – InfraSingularity delivers institutional-grade staking services and robust blockchain solutions. Since its inception, InfraSingularity has been committed to providing secure, scalable, and reliable infrastructure, earning the trust of partners and investors across the decentralized space.
Coinage x DAIC
Coinage x DAIC is a collaboration between community and tech experts, forming one of the most trusted community validators in Web3. It delivers high-quality contributions to over 40 networks. Its goal is to provide early support and help projects build genuine, engaged communities.
Keyring
Keyring is a secure and handy hardware wallet for Web3 citizens, offering the convenience of a financial card experience when interacting with blockchains. It supports essential features such as asset transfers, staking, interactions with DApps, decentralized social media, and more. Keyring’s stated mission is to make blockchain accessible to a broader audience by delivering secure, affordable hardware wallets, optimizing the user experience for everyday use, and promoting the skills required for effective self-custody.
Trusted Point
TrustedPoint is a leading staking provider managing over 300 million in staked assets. It prioritizes reliability, security, and decentralization, underpinned by a robust infrastructure. An experienced team, a technically advanced community, and dependable hosting providers are the cornerstones of its success.
Staking4All
Staking4All is a certified Proof-of-Stake provider with extensive experience in running full nodes, validator nodes, and RPC nodes since 2018. Offering non-custodial staking for leading ecosystems like Polygon, Polkadot, and Near, it prioritizes security, user control, and accessibility. Delegating to Staking4All provides the community with a reliable and user-friendly option to participate in decentralized finance.
ALUM LABS
ALUM LABS represents a group of seasoned blockchain professionals and institutions that have partnered up to help secure and scale innovative blockchain networks. With an ecosystem-driven approach, the team allocates engineering resources towards building and improving the network. With their expertise and focus, ALUM LABS is able to combine institutional grade performance while actively contributing to the growth of IOTA.
Stardust Staking
Stardust Staking is a trusted validator specializing in enterprise-grade blockchain solutions and advanced staking services. With custom-built infrastructure hosted by leading providers, high uptime guarantees, and 24/7 monitoring, it delivers secure and reliable validation. By delegating to Stardust Staking, the IOTA community gains a dependable option to support the security and scalability of the ecosystem.
Spectrum Staking
Spectrum Staking delivers secure and reliable non-custodial validation services for Proof-of-Stake blockchains. Managed by a team of seasoned SRE professionals with over 30 years of cumulative experience in systems engineering and mission-critical infrastructure, Spectrum Staking combines deep technical expertise with high availability and robust security to empower stakers and support blockchain ecosystem development.
