Validator Operators Approved: Omakase (Kudasai), InfraSingularity, oleksiuk, Arjeo
The following (4) Validator Applications have passed
Name of Applying Institution:
Omakase Co., Ltd. (Kudasai)
URL to website of Applying Institution:
https://0xmakase.co.jp/
Short description of Applying Institution:
Omakase Inc. is a Japanese validator operator that is compliant with SOC 2 Type II and ISO 27001 and is backed by Nomura Holdings, Japan’s largest investment bank. Our engineering team, which has run production-grade nodes since 2018, now manages validators on more than 30 public blockchains and is the only official BitGo validator partner in Japan.
Please provide information about why you believe you qualify to operate Validators in the Canton Network and why you would prefer to do this yourself instead of using one of the existing operators:
We are the only validator operator to receive direct investment from Nomura Holdings. Running the largest fleet of validators in Japan, we build and manage every node in-house, giving us a unique bridge to Japanese financial institutions while strengthening global decentralization.
How did you hear about us?:
Nomura reached out to us
How do you plan to further contribute to the Canton ecosystem?:
Our company started from Kudasai, the largest crypto community in Japan, so we can support the project in both reaching out community & enterprises. we can introduce more developers onboard and help your Japanese market expansion.
Country of Incorporation:
Japan
Name of Applying Institution:
InfraSingularity
URL to website of Applying Institution:
https://infrasingularity.com/
Short description of Applying Institution:
InfraSingularity is an institutional staking platform, investing in and building essential infrastructure for top blockchain protocols. We are Top 10 on Symbiotic by AUM & we secure 50+ Mainnet Protocols, ensuring high performance and security with our own robust systems.
Please provide information about why you believe you qualify to operate Validators in the Canton Network and why you would prefer to do this yourself instead of using one of the existing operators:
InfraSingularity prefers to operate its own validators on the Canton Network to ensure complete control over our infrastructure and security standards. With extensive experience running validators across multiple blockchain networks, we have developed a robust, secure, and scalable infrastructure tailored to institutional needs.Self-operation allows us to make deep technical contributions, actively participate in network governance, and maintain the high level of reliability our institutional clients expect. Additionally, operating our own validators gives us early access to new features and upgrades, which is critical for staying at the forefront of innovation in the Web3 ecosystem. This operational model aligns closely with our strategic focus on institutional engagement and long-term network participation.
How did you hear about us?:
Our research team works extensively on finding new opportunities, and that is how we found out about Canton Networks.
How do you plan to further contribute to the Canton ecosystem?:
We intend to build a long-term partnership through active governance participation and to secure more delegations through our network, which will enhance Canton's ecosystem security.
Country of Incorporation:
Florida, USA
Name of Applying Institution:
oleksiuk
Short description of Applying Institution:
wants to test the platform
Please provide information about why you believe you qualify to operate Validators in the Canton Network and why you would prefer to do this yourself instead of using one of the existing operators:
At Oleksiuk, we believe we have the right and capability to work with validators in the Canton network based on our technical expertise, commitment to transparency, and dedication to supporting decentralized ecosystems. We have a team of experienced blockchain engineers and security specialists who ensure the reliability, efficiency, and security of our validator operations.We prefer to operate our own validator independently rather than rely on third-party operators because this approach allows us greater control over our infrastructure, ensures data privacy, and aligns with our values of decentralization and self-reliance. By managing our own validator, we can guarantee compliance with regulatory standards, optimize performance based on our specific needs, and contribute more actively to the health and resilience of the Canton network.
How did you hear about us?:
The validator of other projects told me
How do you plan to further contribute to the Canton ecosystem?:
We plan to contribute to the Canton ecosystem by providing secure and reliable validator services, ensuring network stability and resilience. Additionally, we aim to support the ecosystem by developing open-source tools and educational resources to help new participants better understand and engage with the Canton network. Our organization can also contribute by actively participating in governance discussions, helping shape the future direction of the ecosystem through transparent and thoughtful decision-making. We are committed to fostering community growth by organizing meetups, webinars, and other initiatives that bring value to both technical and non-technical participants.
Country of Incorporation:
Ukraine
Name of Applying Institution:
Arjeo, Inc.
URL to website of Applying Institution:
https://arjeo.com
Short description of Applying Institution:
Software Company
Please provide information about why you believe you qualify to operate Validators in the Canton Network and why you would prefer to do this yourself instead of using one of the existing operators:
We bring experience in automation
How did you hear about us?:
Particula.
How do you plan to further contribute to the Canton ecosystem?:
Introduce devs, build stablecoin apps
Country of Incorporation:
USA
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