Mailing Lists/Validator Operators Approved: Pairpoint, Nexode, WT Ventures, MASQ Network, Caramila Capital Management, CipherBC, RBC CM LLC, Exaion (EDF Group), AKUA/Mblock, Alph AI, Arctic Digital, POSTHUMAN, Helios Global Lab Limited, BTCBank Protocol by PolyU, ZIU Tech by SCAU, HyperBC, Liquify, GGslayer/YoloPad, Unit 410 LLC, Forte Fintech LLC, AMA Cap, Aquarius, Black Sand TechnologiesSource on lists.sync.global ↗

Validator Operators Approved: Pairpoint, Nexode, WT Ventures, MASQ Network, Caramila Capital Management, CipherBC, RBC CM LLC, Exaion (EDF Group), AKUA/Mblock, Alph AI, Arctic Digital, POSTHUMAN, Helios Global Lab Limited, BTCBank Protocol by PolyU, ZIU Tech by SCAU, HyperBC, Liquify, GGslayer/YoloPad, Unit 410 LLC, Forte Fintech LLC, AMA Cap, Aquarius, Black Sand Technologies

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The following (23) Validator Applications have passed:
Name of Applying Institution: Pairpoint
URL to website of Applying Institution: https://pairpoint.io/
Short description of Applying Institution:
Pairpoint is a joint venture between Vodafone PLC and Sumitomo Corporation to build enablers to securely connect and enable trusted transactions across IoT devices and infrastructure using Web3 automation and AI intelligence and enable this across telecoms operators globally. The Pairpoint platform Digital Asset Broker (DAB) is linked to an ecosystem of over 200 million connected IoT devices including over 45 million connected vehicles and a leader in connected IoT security and payments.
Why self-operate:
We have over 5 years’ experience running validator nodes and have dedicated operations team and cloud infrastructure. We have experience due to our Vodafone parent of operating and supporting critical infrastructure at scale in line with the highest levels of security. We have applied this to our node validation operations and think this would be an asset to Canton, demonstrating further how other telecoms could leverage these assets and experience in the future. Our parent companies Vodafone PLC and Sumitomo Corporation are global companies, and we would like to operate our own Validator node so that we can put in place the processes to ensure secure operations in line with KPIs and protect the reputation of our parent companies.
How did you hear about us?: We heard about Canton from LF Decentralized Trust and the Linux Foundation of which we are already members.
Country of Incorporation: UK (Parent companies: Vodafone PLC incorporated in UK, Sumitomo incorporated in Japan)
Sponsor: Proof Group
Name of Applying Institution: Nexode
URL to website of Applying Institution: Nexode.io
Short description of Applying Institution:
team that is trying to build the next prediction market on canton
Why self-operate:
Operating our own nodes ensures full control over privacy and performance for prediction market transactions, aligns our incentives with the network’s success, and lets us actively participate in Canton governance rather than relying on a third-party operator.
How did you hear about us?: Friend
Country of Incorporation: United States
Sponsor: N/A
Name of Applying Institution: WT Ventures
URL to website of Applying Institution: https://wt.ventures
Short description of Applying Institution:
Investment fund with a focus on fintech and AI.
Why self-operate:
To meet requirements of privacy-sensitive apps and contribute to decentralization.
How did you hear about us?: Blockchain conference
Country of Incorporation: United States
Sponsor: GSF

Name of Applying Institution: MASQ Network (formally Digital Freedom Foundation)
URL to website of Applying Institution: https://masqbrowser.com
Short description of Applying Institution:
privacy ecosystem, developed to offer borderless browsing and privacy based networking to users. This is through our flagship products MASQ browser and MASQ dVPN extension, built on top of a decentralized peer networking software (MASQNode).
Why self-operate:
Our underlying ethos is built on providing privacy in the blockchain space – we have unique experience with running Nodes (from developing our own software and networking layer) as well as have a robust network of infrastructure providers to which we have strong relationships with. We were looking to use one of the existing operators (Yiannis was a key contact here), but discovered they are at capacity. We are confident to operate under a sponsor or run a Validator solo, as overall very eager to contribute to the Canton Network ecosystem and support a innovative privacy blockchain ecosystem, which aligns strongly with what our entire ecosystem at MASQ is based on.
How did you hear about us?: Firstly through builders and founder networks, and then more closely with Ethen from Send
Country of Incorporation: Cook Islands
Sponsor: 5North
Name of Applying Institution: Caramila Capital Management
URL to website of Applying Institution: N/A
Short description of Applying Institution:
Manages and operates largest ETH staking (rocketpool) and active participant
Why self-operate:
Very versed in node operations.
How did you hear about us?: Blackrock mentioned.
Country of Incorporation: United States
Sponsor: N/A
Name of Applying Institution: CipherBC
URL to website of Applying Institution: www.cipherbc.com
Short description of Applying Institution:
MPC Custody Solutions Provider
Why self-operate:
We are running an MPC custody platform, we would like our clients able to access Canton network directly.
How did you hear about us?: DLC.Link
Country of Incorporation: UAE
Sponsor: N/A
Name of Applying Institution: RBC CM LLC
URL to website of Applying Institution: rbccm.com
Short description of Applying Institution:
Capital Markets of a Bank.
Why self-operate:
Self Hosting – run Technical Services.
How did you hear about us?: Research
Country of Incorporation: United States
Sponsor: Digital Asset
Name of Applying Institution: Exaion (EDF Group)
URL to website of Applying Institution: https://exaion.com/
Short description of Applying Institution:
I’m Baptiste from Exaion (Web3 infra arm of EDF Group – France’s state-owned energy leader). We run sovereign-grade bare-metal out of France and Canada – validators, full nodes, and RPC – all PSAN-registered, ESG-aligned, and battle-tested with banks and public institutions running live on multiple L1s (EVM and non-EVM). We’d love to explore adding an enterprise-grade validator to Canton Network, bringing resilience and helping push institutional adoption on the network.
Why self-operate:
We prefer to run our own Canton Network validator to guarantee full control over security, compliance, and performance for our institutional clients – standards that can only be met by operating on our dedicated infrastructure.
How did you hear about us?: Crypto Event
Country of Incorporation: France
Sponsor: Digital Asset
Name of Applying Institution: AKUA/Mblock
URL to website of Applying Institution: http://m-block.io
Short description of Applying Institution:
AKUA is a consulting and digital asset compliance platform that empowers financial institutions, global stablecoin issuers, and VASPs to establish and scale institutional-grade businesses in Korea. By bridging international innovation with Korea’s regulatory framework, AKUA provides the legal, operational, and market expertise needed to build trusted, compliant, and sustainable digital asset ventures. Mblock, a digital asset subsidiary of Maeil Economy Group, operates as a blockchain validator (Node-as-a-Service).
Why self-operate:
We believe AKUA and Mblock are uniquely qualified to operate Validators in the Canton Network because of our positioning at the intersection of credibility, regulatory expertise, and institutional access in Korea. As a subsidiary of Maeil Economy Group, Mblock benefits from the Group’s strong brand recognition and trust, and can further leverage MBN’s nationwide broadcasting and media network for marketing support. This provides Canton with a unique platform for credibility and visibility in Korea’s highly regulated financial market. In parallel, AKUA brings proven experience in digital asset compliance and consulting for financial institutions. Together, we are well positioned to onboard leading banks, securities firms, and stablecoin issuers, ensuring that Canton’s adoption in Korea is both compliant and scalable. By directly operating Validators ourselves, we can integrate this local trust and media reach into the Canton ecosystem, enabling faster institutional adoption and establishing Canton as the trusted infrastructure for Korea’s digital asset market.
How did you hear about us?: From Canton Foundation
Country of Incorporation: South Korea
Sponsor: Canton Foundation – Melvis Langyintuo

Name of Applying Institution: Alph AI
URL to website of Applying Institution: https://www.alph.ai/
Short description of Applying Institution:
alph.ai is a low latency on-chain intelligence and execution platform that ingests real time blockchain and market signals, converts them into actionable strategies, and automates secure wallet execution.
Why self-operate:
We qualify to run Canton validators because we already operate mission critical, low latency, multi region validator with 99.999% uptime over 10 years. Self operating preserves key custody, enables deeper integration of our risk controls and faster upgrade adoption.
How did you hear about us?: From friends
Country of Incorporation: Malaysia
Sponsor: Five-North-1

Name of Applying Institution: Arctic Digital
URL to website of Applying Institution: arcticdigital.xyz
Short description of Applying Institution:
Expert Navigator in Crypto Private Markets. Arctic Digital is a proprietary investment and advisory firm, focused on crypto private markets. Arctic's core capital markets business also includes risk advisory and credit underwriting for counterparty risk in private OTC deals. Our global client network is comprised of 3,200 investors.
Why self-operate:
We prefer self-operation over using existing operators because it provides critical advantages: direct control over sensitive client data, seamless integration with our core business enabling end-to-end deal solutions, products for illiquid / locked digital assets, and complete compliance transparency for our institutional clients. This aligns with our philosophy of not just advising on the future of finance but actively building the infrastructure that powers it.
How did you hear about us?: Direct connection with Glenn Barber
Country of Incorporation: BVI
Sponsor: DRW

Name of Applying Institution: POSTHUMAN
URL to website of Applying Institution: https://posthuman.digital
Short description of Applying Institution:
POSTHUMAN Validator is a trusted and independent infrastructure provider securing over $20M across 50+ proof-of-stake networks — including Cosmos Hub, Osmosis, KYVE, Avalanche, Kusama, and others. We deliver high-availability validation, run relayers, maintain explorers, build monitoring tools, and actively contribute to testnets and open-source infrastructure.
Why self-operate:
We prefer to run our own validator because:
• Security & Accountability: We retain full control of our infrastructure to guarantee uptime, privacy compliance, and rapid response.
• Community & Education: Beyond technical validation, POSTHUMAN builds communities, drives educational initiatives in multiple languages, supports onboarding for developers and validators, and contributes tools and governance support.
How did you hear about us?: Our research department found your project after the public announcement.
Country of Incorporation: Eatonia
Sponsor: N/A

Name of Applying Institution: Helios Global Lab Limited
URL to website of Applying Institution: N/A
Short description of Applying Institution:
Blockchain technology company specializing in infrastructure deployment and operations for leading Web3 projects. Extensive experience managing validator and full nodes across all major blockchain networks.
Why self-operate:
We believe we are highly qualified to operate Validators in the Canton Network due to our extensive experience in blockchain infrastructure management. Running our own Validator allows us to integrate Canton into our broader infrastructure portfolio, ensuring enterprise-grade reliability and security, while actively contributing to resilience and decentralization.
How did you hear about us?: Business Partners
Country of Incorporation: British Virgin Islands
Sponsor: N/A

Name of Applying Institution: BTCBank Protocol by PolyU
URL to website of Applying Institution: N/A
Short description of Applying Institution:
Group of researchers from PolyU, building a Bitcoin yield and restaking platform that transforms idle BTC into a transparently risk-managed, multi-strategy yield asset.
Why self-operate:
We qualify to operate our own Canton validator nodes because we already run a hardened, audited multi-region infrastructure for institutional digital asset workflows with 99.999% uptime. Team also has validator experience across other projects such as Dymension, Mina, and Boundless.
How did you hear about us?: From friends
Country of Incorporation: Hong Kong
Sponsor: Five-North-1

Name of Applying Institution: ZIU Tech by SCAU
URL to website of Applying Institution: N/A
Short description of Applying Institution:
Group of researchers from SCAU, building a research-driven institutional “Credit Layer” enabling regulated asset managers and crypto native funds to assemble and refinance portfolios of tokenized assets.
Why self-operate:
We combine deep research in distributed systems and cryptography with proven secure node/SRE operations, backed by automation and monitoring stack with 99.999% uptime.
How did you hear about us?: From friends
Country of Incorporation: Hong Kong
Sponsor: Five-North-1

Name of Applying Institution: HyperBC
URL to website of Applying Institution: www.hyperbc.com
Short description of Applying Institution:
CipherBC is a digital asset custody and payment provider. HyperBC is its enterprise MPC custody solution, while HPX is its consumer mobile wallet app.
Why self-operate:
We operate mission-critical blockchain infrastructure for institutional clients, with deep expertise in MPC security, high-availability architecture, and compliance. Running our own Canton validator allows us to apply our security standards, customize performance, and respond instantly to network events.
How did you hear about us?: dlcBTC
Country of Incorporation: Dubai
Sponsor: GSF

Name of Applying Institution: Liquify
URL to website of Applying Institution: https://www.liquify.com
Short description of Applying Institution:
Geo-diverse tier 3/4 data centre bare metal infrastructure provider supporting over 90 networks with over $300M AUM.
Why self-operate:
Running Canton validators in-house allows us to apply the same high-availability, security, and monitoring standards we use for other mission-critical networks. Our direct operation ensures maximum control over performance, response times, and upgrades.
How did you hear about us?: X
Country of Incorporation: United Kingdom
Sponsor: Self Host

Name of Applying Institution: GGslayer / YoloPad
URL to website of Applying Institution: N/A
Short description of Applying Institution:
Web3 gaming DAO focusing on APAC market.
Why self-operate:
I have extensive experience in blockchain infrastructure operations, having deployed and maintained validator nodes on networks such as EOS and Cosmos. Operating my own validator allows me to maintain full control over security, performance, and compliance.
How did you hear about us?: Introduced by a super node contact, followed by research.
Country of Incorporation: Hong Kong
Sponsor: DA-Helm-Test-Node

Name of Applying Institution: Unit 410 LLC
URL to website of Applying Institution: unit410.com
Short description of Applying Institution:
Full-service self-custody and staking provider supporting crypto-native institutions and sophisticated clients since 2018. Wrote the original Horcrux code that CometBFT utilizes.
Why self-operate:
The team has done extensive research into the Canton ecosystem and its nuances, and has deep background in supporting novel networks.
How did you hear about us?: Through clients and ecosystem participation
Country of Incorporation: USA
Sponsor: Digital Asset

Name of Applying Institution: Forte Fintech LLC
URL to website of Applying Institution: https://www.fortefintech.com/
Short description of Applying Institution:
Consulting firm focused on B2B and wholesale payments, serving banks, fintechs, CFO software, investors and policy makers.
Why self-operate:
To gain firsthand knowledge in order to inform strategic guidance for clients exploring blockchain and stablecoin B2B use cases.
How did you hear about us?: Suggested by Tony McLaughlin at UBYX
Country of Incorporation: USA
Sponsor: N/A

Name of Applying Institution: AMA Cap
URL to website of Applying Institution: N/A
Short description of Applying Institution:
Crypto natives with deep experience building new primitives in the digital asset space.
Why self-operate:
We are building a Canton-specific application and will host our validator with 5N.
How did you hear about us?: Evan Varsamis, invested in Temple
Country of Incorporation: USA
Sponsor: Yiannis Varelas, 5N

Name of Applying Institution: Aquarius
URL to website of Applying Institution: https://www.aqex.io/
Short description of Applying Institution:
Financial technology company building an institutional-grade FX and stablecoin settlement platform.
Why self-operate:
Completed 12-month UAT with CQG Inc. Validating our own node ensures control over speed, security, and regulatory enforcement.
How did you hear about us?: LinkedIn
Country of Incorporation: United Kingdom
Sponsor: Yiannis Varelas

Name of Applying Institution: Black Sand Technologies
URL to website of Applying Institution: https://blacksand.xyz/
Short description of Applying Institution:
Bespoke node operator running nodes for 14+ networks, including Canton.
Why self-operate:
We operate Canton nodes for clients already and bring operational best practices to improve network reliability.
How did you hear about us?: Working with Blockchain Capital
Country of Incorporation: Cayman Islands
Sponsor: Digital Asset

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