Validator Operators Approved: All Too Human Limited, Ampyric, Antpool Technologies (BVI) Limited, Aspiro Network, Benleo, BlockHunters, DAGsian Motion, F5 Nodes, HackenProof, Hermanos Industries, Ledgerwise, Livenet, Mike Berkow Inc, Nodeinfra (Mirny Inc.), OMKARA ASSETS LIMITED, ONVA LLC, Proton43, QuantNode, Sixpence, Stablehouse, Stardust Staking and Solutions OU, StayLedger, Swyke (formerly Restake), TECH HY, TOA Capital Partners, Totem Labs Forge, LLC, Tyr Capital, Urban Escape, Variant Fun
Total approvals in this batch: 32
Congratulations on having your validator approved! We're very excited to have you spin up your validator node and join us online. Please find the next steps below. Feel free to reach out with any questions.
Deploy your validator on DevNet/TestNet:
- Set up your own node using the public docs.
- Alternatively, ask one of our partners to spin up your validator node today. Reach out via email to any of them for more information.
- We currently have a very large queue for deploying to MainNet, please wait for an allocation.
- This approval does not award any allocation for MainNet.
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High-Level Steps:
- Spin up your node on DevNet
- Share the fixed IP you'd like whitelisted on DevNet for your Validator node with your SV sponsor
- Request a DevNet onboarding secret - via API call (curl)
- Spin up your node on TestNet
- Share your fixed IP you'd like whitelisted on TestNst for your Validator node with your SV sponsor
- (Large waitlist) Spin up your node on MainNet
- Reach out directly to your SV sponsor to request a MainNet onboarding secret after you have an allocation
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Name of Applying Institution: All Too Human Limited
URL to website of Applying Institution: https://alltoohuman.nz
Short description of Applying Institution: It consultation company, expanding into web3 solutions
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 planning on building a perpetual s dex for privacy oriented users. Canton seems to fit the bill and of course we are interested in first movers advantage.
Sponsor: N/A
How did you hear about us?: Youtube
How do you plan to further contribute to the Canton ecosystem?: Build applications and attract more users
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Name of Applying Institution: Ampyric
URL to website of Applying Institution: Ampyric.com
Short description of Applying Institution: Ampyric is building a crypto payments interface. Our team combines payments engineering, infra security, and fintech operations to make on-chain settlement programmable, compliant, and reliable.
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 proven infra practices: multi-region failover, audited security, and 24/7 monitoring. Our approach is neutral, transparent, and designed for long-term alignment with Canton’s institutional network.
Sponsor: NA
How did you hear about us?: GSF
How do you plan to further contribute to the Canton ecosystem?: " • Build Canton-native payments modules to drive adoption. • Contribute governance input and publish operational transparency."
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Name of Applying Institution: Antpool Technologies (BVI) Limited
URL to website of Applying Institution: www.antpool.com
Short description of Applying Institution: ANTPOOL is a major infrastructure provider in the Bitcoin ecosystem, enabling participants to contribute hashing power and earn cryptocurrency rewards through pooled mining.
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.: Currently we are applying for the validators through working with Kiln. Meanwhile, we are experience of running a node for several projects, such as Lombard, zk_verify, exsat, botanix, Stacks, etc.
Sponsor: Kiln, Khoo Aviessa
How did you hear about us?: We hear from BitSafe
How do you plan to further contribute to the Canton ecosystem?: 1. Working with BitSafe regarding the BTCFi area. 2. Building application such as hashrate/miner tokenization.
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Name of Applying Institution: Aspiro Network
URL to website of Applying Institution: aspiro.network
Short description of Applying Institution: Founded in 2024, Aspiro AI is an enterprise technology company focused on transforming how organizations operate through artificial intelligence, automation, blockchain, and intelligent data systems. Our mission is to help businesses unlock the full value of next-generation technology — from advanced AI orchestration and predictive analytics to secure, decentralized data infrastructure that redefines trust and transparency.
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.: "Our growing portfolio of SME client businesses are now looking beyond our services with AI and data science, and are now asking for advice on blockchains. We think this is an opportune time to introduce Canton. We intend to build a series of apps that will allow our client base to seamlessly interact with the Canton eco-system.While we respect the capabilities of established operators like Kiln, and Blockdaemon, we believe self-operation is essential for delivering tailored value to our SME clients and advancing our strategic vision. Relying on third-party operators, while efficient for some, introduces layers of dependency that could compromise the seamless, customized experience Aspiro aims to provide through our forthcoming client portal."
Sponsor: N/A
How did you hear about us?: Collaboration with Tenkai GmbH
How do you plan to further contribute to the Canton ecosystem?: Beyond our initial applications build, we see ourselves as an excellent sales funnel for SMEs to become aware and educated about Canton Network.
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Name of Applying Institution: Benleo
URL to website of Applying Institution: benlegroup.com
Short description of Applying Institution: We are a team of software developers with experience in finance, insurance, payment solutions and other products designed for regulated environments. Our goal is leveraging this domain background by contributing to the Canton ecosystem, which we feel like checks all the boxes for what an institutional blockchain should be.
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 prefer to directly apply our standards of monitoring, security, reliability and accountability.
Sponsor: N/A
How did you hear about us?: industry peers
How do you plan to further contribute to the Canton ecosystem?: We plan to build applications that connect traditional financial workflows with the privacy focused Canton ledger, including payments, accounting and credentialing.
Country of Incorporation: Hungary
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Name of Applying Institution: BlockHunters
URL to website of Applying Institution: x.com/blockhuntersorg
Short description of Applying Institution: BlockHunters is crypto-native collective running validators, RPCs, and infra, paired with a media house telling the stories of top projects we support.
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 believe we qualify to operate Validators in Canton because BlockHunters combines deep infrastructure expertise with a unique media and storytelling layer that strengthens ecosystems beyond uptime:Infrastructure Track Record
Running infra since 2013 (PoW BTC -> PoW ETH -> PoS with BlockHunters since 2020).
Validators, RPCs, relayers, sequencers, and provers across 30+ networks (Cosmos, Ethereum, Axelar, Story, Initia, Babylon, Mantra, IOTA, Avail, EigenLayer, LayerZero, etc.).
Hybrid infra: own bare-metal private datacenter, and cloud with >99.95% uptime and geo-redundancy.
Enterprise-grade partner: HP Enterprise Platinum Partner in Romania.
$50M+ in TVL delegated across mainnets, plus diversified revenue (validators, RPCs, grants, infra services).
Strict security: YubiHSM2, private validator architecture, firewalls, RBAC, 24/7 monitoring + incident response.
Media & Storytelling
Producers of BlockHunters Voices: long-form podcast series with founders and key people across Cosmos, Berachain, Space and Time, Monad, 0G, etc.
Creators of Straight Outta Berachain documentary (https://x.com/BlockhuntersOrg/status/1930648344596033757), plus upcoming and Ethereum-focused documentaries.
Help projects strengthen narrative + culture alongside infrastructure security, which builds stronger community alignment.
Winners of Berachain RFC Community Grant 37,000 BERA
Why we prefer to operate our own validator
Direct alignment of incentives between infra reliability and the ecosystems we support.
Ensures our standards for uptime, security, and reliability are met without dependency on third parties.
Allows us to pair infra + media, offering Canton not only validator security but also global visibility and cultural reach."
Sponsor: N/A
How did you hear about us?: Coinage x DAIC and Alchemy
How do you plan to further contribute to the Canton ecosystem?: Techincal: validator, RPCs, public endpoints and documentation for testnet/mainnet participation (blockhunters.dev); Media: editorial, podcasts and cuts, spaces, and even a personalized documentary if it makes sense
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Name of Applying Institution: DAGsian Motion
URL to website of Applying Institution: https://blockdag-coins-price.pages.dev/
Short description of Applying Institution: Utilizes a hybrid blockchain-DAG architecture, aiming to combine the security of blockchain with the scalability of DAG technology. This approach theoretically allows for faster transaction processing and higher throughput. However, a critical lack of transparency hampers a thorough evaluation. The core consensus mechanism remains undisclosed, preventing independent verification of its security and resilience. Furthermore, the absence of publicly available code hinders scrutiny and limits independent analysis of its functionality. Without this crucial information, assessing its actual performance capabilities is impossible.
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.: While some platforms present a potentially positive outlook for BlockDAG, emphasizing its theoretical advantages, the real-world market data tells a different story. Many major exchanges currently report a zero market capitalization, zero trading volume, and undefined circulating supply. This stark reality contradicts the optimistic projections found elsewhere. This significant discrepancy compels a critical assessment of the project's actual viability and market traction.
Sponsor: N/A
How did you hear about us?: Discord
How do you plan to further contribute to the Canton ecosystem?: Want to help wrap other coins
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Name of Applying Institution: F5 Nodes
URL to website of Applying Institution: https://f5nodes.com
Short description of Applying Institution: We’re F5 Nodes – a web3 infrastructure company and blockchain validator, trusted by over 38,700 delegators and securing $50M+ in staked assets across 20+ PoS networks. Our services span software development, infrastructure provisioning, co-marketing, blockchain consultancy, and community engagement programs.
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 focus on working with projects that align with our vision, and Canton Network is one such project. Our approach is based on a deep understanding of the validator's role in safeguarding the Canton Network. We bring value not only through secure and reliable validator operations but also through dev-focused initiatives such as reliable monitoring systems, dashboards, open-source tooling, and robust RPC infra. We’d also love to bring some of our latest work into the ecosystem, like Endpoints Ninja and the Canton Wiki, to help make things smoother and more accessible for users, developers, and fellow validators.We don’t take a one-size-fits-all approach. Instead, we remain flexible in our solutions and developments, always staying in close communication with the team to understand the current needs and provide particularly useful contributions. This allows us to provide bespoke and high-quality support rather than just deploying off-the-shelf solutions for another blockchain.
We’d like to run our own validator because being hands-on makes a big difference. Running our own setup means we stay responsible for the quality, we can react fast, and we can plug in our own tools instead of waiting on someone else. Also, we already have the largest validator community in Ukraine with over 12,400 active members, and we’ll be bringing that community with us, encouraging them to delegate and take part in the network alongside us.
We are really impressed by the community Canton is building and we'd love the opportunity to work with you and bring the high level of technical and community engagement!"
Sponsor: N/A
How did you hear about us?: We heard about Canton through discussions in the validator community and started following the project closely.
How do you plan to further contribute to the Canton ecosystem?: We plan to support Canton with a mix of strong infrastructure, useful tools, and open-source contributions. On the infra side, we’ll run secure validator and RPC services and continue building monitoring dashboards and open-source solutions that make life easier for developers and operators. On top of that, we’re working on Canton Endpoints Ninja - a platform for discovering and analyzing reliable endpoints with historical uptime, performance analytics, flexible RPC checks, upgrade timelines, and even a testing playground. Once ready, we’d like to integrate it directly into Canton’s docs via plugins so it’s accessible to everyone. We’ve already prepared a detailed development roadmap for the platform, here's the link: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1QOm600c-rIEYMePqpDh-bcgN_rU33GgU35cx5FdQaSA/edit?usp=sharing We’ll also add Canton to our Nodes Wiki - the largest wiki platform for developers and validators, already supporting 18 chains with 300+ commits and 30+ contributors (link: https://github.com/f5nodes/wiki). This will include a collection of developer resources, troubleshooting tips, in-depth documentation, community contributions, useful validator tools, and everything Canton-related in one place. Together, these efforts should make the ecosystem more transparent, developer-friendly, and resilient over the long term. We’ll also contribute through research and articles, sharing deep dives, guides, educational content. We’ll also help improve Canton’s docs, specifically the parts related to node setup, RPC node management, and validator operations. We plan to contribute to the Canton network's decentralization by hosting our validator node in either South America or East Asia. Locations may include São Paulo (Brazil), Mexico City, Santiago (Chile), Tokyo (Japan), and Seoul (South Korea).
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Name of Applying Institution: HackenProof
URL to website of Applying Institution: https://hackenproof.com/
Short description of Applying Institution: We are a blockchain security and infrastructure team, actively engaged in validator operations and network support, with expertise in monitoring, auditing, and ensuring resilient performance.
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.: "As HackenProof, one of the leading Web3 security platforms, we qualify to operate validators in the Canton Network due to our unique combination of security expertise and hands-on infrastructure experience. Beyond our role in coordinating thousands of whitehat researchers and auditing projects across the ecosystem, we actively run validator and infrastructure nodes for multiple networks, including Somnia, ZetaChain, IOTA, and others. This experience demonstrates our ability to maintain high availability, implement rigorous monitoring, and ensure resilient performance in live blockchain environments.We prefer to operate the validator ourselves instead of relying on a third-party operator for several key reasons:
Security-first approach – running the validator in-house allows us to directly apply our security knowledge and enforce strict controls to mitigate risks.
Operational excellence – we have already proven our ability to sustain reliable validator infrastructure across multiple networks with strong uptime.
Decentralization and diversity – as an independent operator, HackenProof helps reduce reliance on a limited pool of infrastructure providers, strengthening the overall resilience of the Canton Network.
Community contribution – we bring not only infrastructure but also ongoing security expertise, supporting Canton with both practical operations and insights into emerging threats.
By combining our security leadership with practical validator operations across major networks, we believe HackenProof is well positioned to contribute meaningfully to the decentralization, security, and long-term growth of the Canton Network."
Sponsor: N/A
How did you hear about us?: Twitter
How do you plan to further contribute to the Canton ecosystem?: Beyond operating a validator, HackenProof plans to contribute to the Canton ecosystem through its core expertise in security and community building. As one of the leading Web3 bug bounty and vulnerability coordination platforms, we can: Support Canton projects with security services, enabling teams building on Canton to launch with robust bug bounty programs, vulnerability disclosure channels, and whitehat engagement. Introduce developers and projects – we regularly work with Web3 startups and established protocols; we can help onboard them into the Canton ecosystem by connecting them with the Foundation. Educate and promote best practices – through our podcast, security reports, and events (e.g., ETHDenver, DEFCON, Token2049), we highlight secure development practices and can feature Canton as a security-forward ecosystem. Strengthen the validator set – by running nodes with high uptime and resilience, we reinforce decentralization and contribute directly to the network’s stability. In short, we see our role as both an infrastructure operator and a security partner, helping Canton projects grow safely while expanding the visibility of the ecosystem within the broader Web3 community.
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Name of Applying Institution: Hermanos Industries
URL to website of Applying Institution: https://www.youtube.com/@Godonyxislive
Short description of Applying Institution: We are Hermanos Industries, a technology institution specializing in blockchain infrastructure and decentralized applications. Our focus is on advancing distributed ledger technologies, building scalable digital solutions, and contributing to global ecosystems like Canton through validator operations and enterprise-grade innovation.
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 believe we qualify to operate Validators in the Canton Network due to our strong focus on distributed systems, blockchain infrastructure, and enterprise-grade application development. Our team has hands-on expertise in running secure Linux-based environments, managing blockchain nodes, and ensuring high-availability deployments. We have already begun working with the Canton open-source distribution and the Daml SDK, which provides us with the necessary technical foundation to run and maintain validator infrastructure effectively.We prefer to operate a validator ourselves rather than relying on an existing operator because we aim to directly contribute to the decentralization, resilience, and scalability of the Canton ecosystem. By running our own validator, we can ensure full compliance with network requirements, maintain control over our infrastructure, and actively participate in the governance and growth of the Canton Network."
Sponsor: N/A
How did you hear about us?: Through the official Canton Network documentation and developer community.
How do you plan to further contribute to the Canton ecosystem?: I plan to contribute to the Canton ecosystem by actively building and testing Daml-based applications, sharing technical feedback with the Foundation, and creating educational content to introduce more developers to the platform. In addition, I aim to onboard new projects and developers into the ecosystem, helping them understand the benefits of Canton’s privacy-preserving and scalable infrastructure. Over time, I would also like to explore partnerships and real-world use cases that demonstrate Canton’s value for enterprises.
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Name of Applying Institution: Ledgerwise
URL to website of Applying Institution: ledgerwise.io
Short description of Applying Institution: Validators managing infrastructure for many Blockchains including SQD, WAX, XPR, Telos, FIO, NubitPlease 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 expertise to run, test and manage nodes - have been running nodes for multi blockchain - been in this space from 2017.
Sponsor: n/A
How did you hear about us?: Researching about RWAs chain who are making easier for Stocks to migrate on chain.
How do you plan to further contribute to the Canton ecosystem?: Build application
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Name of Applying Institution: Livenet
URL to website of Applying Institution: Livenet.co.il
Short description of Applying Institution: We are a software company, we should like to study canton and see how we can help and build over it
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 want to collect community in Israel and help other to use our infra
Sponsor: N/A
How did you hear about us?: Bitcoin embassy in Tel Aviv
How do you plan to further contribute to the Canton ecosystem?: Build application, promote the ecosystem
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Name of Applying Institution: Mike Berkow Inc
URL to website of Applying Institution: https://www.mikeberkow.com
Short description of Applying Institution: visual arts and nft companyPlease 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.: I've worked with crypto and NFT and am a senior QA automation engineer and hope to use the validator to develop a useful app
Sponsor: N/A
How did you hear about us?: Reddit
How do you plan to further contribute to the Canton ecosystem?: build apps
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Name of Applying Institution: Nodeinfra (Mirny Inc.)
URL to website of Applying Institution: https://nodeinfra.com/
Short description of Applying Institution: We are a Korean validator with $400m of assets under staked.
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 operate validators for top protocols including Ethereum(Lido), Symbiotic, Sui, Aptos, Story, and Berachain.We are also the leading staking partner of institutions such as MEV Capital (risk curator), Wavebridge (brokerage), KODA and Salt (custodian), and Irongrey (family office)."
Sponsor: Canton Foundation
How did you hear about us?: MEV Capital, our equity partner, has engaged us to operate node infrastructure for their deployments on Canton and Temple.
How do you plan to further contribute to the Canton ecosystem?: We plan to contribute to research of the infrastructure security of Canton, similar to our research with MEV Capital on slashing risks in Symbiotic: https://www.mevcapital.com/main-blog-post/gauging-slashing-risks-of-symbiotic-networks
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Name of Applying Institution: OMKARA ASSETS LIMITED
URL to website of Applying Institution: https://omkara.uk/
Short description of Applying Institution: Omkara Assets Limited is a specialized asset management firm based in the United Kingdom, dedicated to curating and managing a diverse portfolio across key alternative asset classes for high-net-worth families and individuals. The firm focuses on: Property: Strategic investment, development, and management of UK real estate, offering both capital appreciation and income-generating opportunities. Private Funds: Providing families access to sophisticated private market strategies through bespoke funds, targeting high-growth or distressed sectors. Crypto Assets: Offering professionally managed exposure to digital currencies and blockchain-related investments, utilizing advanced risk management strategies for this volatile asset class. Omkara Assets Limited combines traditional investment expertise with a forward-looking approach to alternative markets, aiming for diversified and enhanced generational wealth for its clients.
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.: This is because it is private asset management and the clients do not want exposure to other operators.
Sponsor: GSF (Amanda Martin)
How did you hear about us?: Introduced via Hashrupt Limited
How do you plan to further contribute to the Canton ecosystem?: Bringing various assets to the network and leverage various applications like CantonSwap, CBTC etc.
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Name of Applying Institution: ONVA LLC
URL to website of Applying Institution: https://onva.dev
Short description of Applying Institution: We are a command which develop web3/web2 solution. About 5 years on market. Starting work in noderun field.
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 have experience and strong team. Which can configure fault tolerance system to maintenance validator.
Sponsor: N/A
How did you hear about us?: Telegram
How do you plan to further contribute to the Canton ecosystem?: Planning to start build ecosystem projects.
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Name of Applying Institution: Proton43
URL to website of Applying Institution: Proton43.coin
Short description of Applying Institution: Crypto Enthusiast
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.: I've read the docker instructions and would like to become a validator so I can start deciding what kind of app to design
Sponsor: N/A
How did you hear about us?: Discord
How do you plan to further contribute to the Canton ecosystem?: I might build an app
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Name of Applying Institution: QuantNode
URL to website of Applying Institution: https://quantnode.tech
Short description of Applying Institution: an enterprise-grade, non-custodial staking provider with an in-house Web3 development arm
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.: "QuantNode is a team of highly skilled experts in blockchain technology, passionate about their work and possessing more than 5 years of experience in infrastructure maintenance.
We now support over 20 mainnet networks, including, but not limited to, Aptos, Avail, Axelar, Berachain, Graph Network, Sui, Symbiotic, and WalletConnect. Our assets under delegation exceed $200 mln. Since validation is the core of our business, we would love to discuss how we can join the mainnet and become a reliable infrastructure partner for you, just as we already are for other portfolio companies."
Sponsor: N/A
How did you hear about us?: WalletConnect introduction
How do you plan to further contribute to the Canton ecosystem?: As part of our team is currently based in Indonesia, we have built strong connections with key players in both Web3 and non-crypto sectors, including banks, venture capitalists, and IT unicorns. For example, our latest meetup for Babylon in Jakarta https://lu.ma/u52tf02a. Co-hosted by Tokocrypto, a leading cryptocurrency exchange in Indonesia, and BRI Ventures, the corporate venture capital arm of Bank BRI, Indonesia’s largest state-owned bank. We are pleased to assist you in expanding into the Indonesian market, introducing reputable Indonesian companies to the Foundation, arranging listings on Indonesian regulated CEXs, and organizing events for Canton
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Name of Applying Institution: Sixpence
URL to website of Applying Institution: https://sixpence.io
Short description of Applying Institution: Blockchain Analytics 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 need complete read-access to the Canton network, and integrate the data to our analytics platform. This was requested by one of our existing clients.
Sponsor: N/A
How did you hear about us?: Through our client
How do you plan to further contribute to the Canton ecosystem?: We could open source a dashboard with analytics. We will also market the Canton ecosystem to our existing clients, which include major banks and regulators globally.
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Name of Applying Institution: Stablehouse
URL to website of Applying Institution: https://www.stablehouse.com/
Short description of Applying Institution: Stablehouse is a Centralized Exchange business that is part of XBTO. It provides access to a select number of Crypto Tokens and Stablecoins. Our customers are family offices, high net-worth individuals, crypto OGs and institutions.
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.: Would like to use an existing operator
Sponsor: Eric: eric@...
How did you hear about us?: XBTO is already a member of the network.
How do you plan to further contribute to the Canton ecosystem?: We would like to add value to the Canton ecosystem by allowing our customers to trade (both buy & sell) Canton tokens once the token is live and is supported by Fireblocks. Our distribution channel is unique, focusing on large AUM clients who value our security and the fact that our exchange is regulated across multiple jurisdictions.
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Name of Applying Institution: Stardust Staking and Solutions OU
URL to website of Applying Institution: https://starduststaking.com
Short description of Applying Institution: Stardust Staking - a professional and trusted non-custodial PoS provider. Our enterprise grade, globally distributed infrastructure ensures high uptime, transparent fees; we hold verified AA-rated status from Verified Staking Provider (Staking Rewards certification)
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’re professional node operators with 4+ years of experience supporting decentralised networks across multiple ecosystems. Operating our own validator infrastructure enables us to uphold decentralisation, in which we are strongly believing in. We are also actively contributing to the community, and assisting fellow validators on Discord or other channels.
Sponsor: N/A
How did you hear about us?: Hacken, NEAR.
How do you plan to further contribute to the Canton ecosystem?: Stardust Staking is also Web3 developer company, we build blockchain explores, example: https://near-staking.com, validator automation scripts, faucets: https://faucet.starduststaking.com.
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Name of Applying Institution: StayLedger
URL to website of Applying Institution:
Short description of Applying Institution: We are a global hospitality and property management technology company developing blockchain-based solutions for rental income automation, booking transparency, and cross-platform property performance analytics. Our mission is to provide owners, operators, and investors with trust, efficiency, and compliance in managing short-term rental assets worldwide.
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 believe we are uniquely qualified to operate a validator in the Canton Network because our company combines deep real-world experience in property management and marketing with strong technical expertise. StayLedger currently manages over 200 rental units globally, which gives us a clear understanding of the challenges around trust, transparency, and cross-border payments in hospitality.In parallel, our team has the technical capability to securely deploy and maintain validator infrastructure, ensuring reliability, compliance, and scalability. Running our own validator allows us to directly align the Canton protocol with the operational needs of property owners and managers. Instead of relying on an external operator, we prefer to maintain full control of validator operations so we can test, refine, and deploy applications that integrate tokenized booking agreements, automated rental income distribution, and performance analytics. By operating our own validator, we ensure the highest level of accountability and can contribute more actively to the Canton ecosystem with use cases grounded in real economic activity, not just theory."
Sponsor: N/A
How did you hear about us?: We discovered Canton Network while researching blockchain solutions that could address challenges in property and hospitality management, particularly around trusted settlements and compliance. Canton stood out because of its unique approach to privacy, interoperability, and institutional adoption. We also followed its partnership announcements with major financial and technology players, which confirmed it as the most suitable platform to build enterprise-grade applications in our sector.
How do you plan to further contribute to the Canton ecosystem?: Our contribution to the Canton ecosystem will be grounded in our expertise as an active operator in the real world. StayLedger manages over 200 rental units globally, giving us first-hand experience with the challenges of revenue distribution, booking transparency, and cross-border operations. This scale allows us to bring a constant flow of real, verifiable economic activity into the network from day one, demonstrating how tokenized booking agreements and automated payouts can solve tangible problems for property owners, managers, and investors. At the same time, our team has the technical qualifications to operate secure validator infrastructure and to develop reusable modules — such as booking contract tokens and automated revenue-split tools — that others in the ecosystem can adopt. By combining proven business operations with strong technical delivery, we aim to strengthen Canton as the leading platform for compliant, privacy-preserving applications that directly connect blockchain with real-world commerce.
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Name of Applying Institution: Swyke (formerly Restake)
URL to website of Applying Institution: www.swyke.ai
Short description of Applying Institution: an institutional-grade infrastructure provider. Founded by Europe’s top BTC miners, Swyke group secures over $300M AUD across 35+ networks with reliable and secure non-custodial validator nodes, AAA-rated by StakingRewards, ISO20071 compliant and received clearance by VARA in the UAE.
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 serve leading institutional clients, including top custodians, and run best-in-class, highly secure infrastructure. As the only UAE-based digital asset infrastructure provider with VARA clearance and ISO-certified operations, we meet strict regulatory and security standards. Our team previously built one of the largest Bitcoin mining operations in Europe, giving us unmatched experience in running resilient, large-scale nodes. Operating our own Validators ensures the security, compliance, and control our institutional clients require.
Sponsor: N/A
How did you hear about us?: Very first encounter was at Digital Assets Summit 2023
How do you plan to further contribute to the Canton ecosystem?: We operate an in-house R&D lab and actively build infrastructure and developer tools for the networks we support. Recently we shipped a staking dashboard and terminal for Ika (soon expanding to Sui and Walrus), created the first staking auto-compound bot, and built leading toolkits on Sui. For Canton, we’re ready to build a staking dashboard and extend to advanced tools like a multi-chain transaction builder, cross-chain asset vault scaffolding, social login & recovery modules, price oracle integration, policy-based access control, automated liquidation bot framework, and event monitoring services, essentially creating a full open-source developer library with crucial infrastructure, integrations, and toolkits to accelerate adoption for teams building on Canton. We’re hands-on builders and intend to actively strengthen Canton’s developer and institutional ecosystem from day one.
Country of Incorporation: UAE────────────
Name of Applying Institution: TECH HY
URL to website of Applying Institution: https://techhy.me/
Short description of Applying Institution: We are a global Web3 venture ecosystem and startup accelerator. Founded by Michael Hypov (Mikhail Antonov), TECH HY supports early-stage Web3 startups by offering strategic guidance, funding, and access to an expansive network of over 2,000 founders, 1,000 investors, and 40+ launchpads. Leveraging a proprietary startup scoring model and deep ties with leading VCs, exchanges, and L1/L2 chains, TECH HY empowers projects from concept to scale with community-first, data-driven growth strategies.
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 believe we are well qualified to operate validators in the Canton Network because of our strong technical foundation, extensive experience in blockchain infrastructure, and deep commitment to the long-term growth of decentralized ecosystems. At TECH HY, we are not only investors and mentors but also active builders and contributors within the Web3 space. With over a decade of experience in crypto and blockchain technologies, we have the operational capacity, security practices, and organizational discipline necessary to meet the high standards required for validator operation.
We prefer to operate our own validator rather than rely on existing third-party operators because it allows us to maintain full control over infrastructure security, ensure compliance and transparency, and optimize performance without compromise. Delegating this critical role to an external party would introduce unnecessary third-party risk and reduce our ability to act with the speed, reliability, and accountability expected in a high-performance network like Canton.
Furthermore, our ecosystem is built on trust, and by operating our own validator, we can demonstrate our commitment to the network’s integrity while contributing actively to its decentralization and resilience. This direct involvement also allows us to align validator operations with our broader goals of supporting high-quality startups and bringing institutional-grade infrastructure to emerging Web3 projects. We see validator operation not just as a technical function, but as a core responsibility in shaping and sustaining a trusted, secure, and scalable network environment."
Sponsor: N/A
How did you hear about us?: We are connected on Telegram + I personally connected with @canton_trader, @Mlvs_l
How do you plan to further contribute to the Canton ecosystem?: We plan to contribute to the Canton ecosystem through a multifaceted approach that aligns with our strengths as a Web3 venture ecosystem, builder, and connector. First and foremost, we will actively introduce high-potential projects and developers from our global network to the Canton Foundation, helping onboard startups that are building real-world asset platforms, DeFi infrastructure, identity protocols, and other enterprise-grade applications that can leverage Canton’s unique privacy-preserving and interoperable architecture. In parallel, we will collaborate with our partner ecosystem—including launchpads, VCs, and technical studios—to support the development of Canton-native applications. This includes co-building proof-of-concept projects, advising teams on architecture and go-to-market strategies, and providing funding or acceleration where needed. Additionally, we plan to run technical workshops and ecosystem onboarding sessions in partnership with Canton’s team, particularly aimed at Web2 enterprise developers transitioning into regulated Web3 environments. We will also actively promote Canton’s technical advantages within our content and media platforms, as well as through our influential channels across Telegram, LinkedIn, and trading communities. Our long-term vision includes establishing a dedicated Canton Startup Track within our accelerator program, providing startups with tailored support, validator and network integration guidance, and early access to funding opportunities. By combining infrastructure participation with community building and venture acceleration, we aim to be a key driver of Canton’s ecosystem growth, adoption, and credibility.
Country of Incorporation: Malaysia────────────
Name of Applying Institution: TOA Capital Partners
URL to website of Applying Institution: toalabs.com
Short description of Applying Institution: Electronic market maker and owner of Swaps Execution Facility
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 building a SEF with blockchain clearing. We run an electronic market making firm, The defi team runs one the biggest pooled stakes on SOL.
Sponsor: N/A
How did you hear about us?: Emmett Burton at Canton
How do you plan to further contribute to the Canton ecosystem?: Building a Swaps Execution Facility with a blockchain CCP settled via the Canton Network.
Country of Incorporation: Antigua and US.────────────
Name of Applying Institution: Totem Labs Forge, LLC
URL to website of Applying Institution: https://totemlabs.io/
Short description of Applying Institution: We are Totem Labs Forge, LLC, a Delaware-registered company specializing in blockchain infrastructure, validator node operations, and DevOps consultancy, with proven mainnet experience operating validators as a service.
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 qualify to operate validators in the Canton Network because our company has deep expertise in blockchain infrastructure, secure validator operations, and DevOps automation. Our customers rely on the accuracy of the data we provide and the reliability of our infrastructure services, which drives us to maintain enterprise-grade standards in security, monitoring, and availability. We prefer to self-host rather than use an existing operator so we can ensure full control over performance, compliance, and service quality, while directly contributing to the resilience and decentralization of the Canton Network.
Sponsor: N/A
How did you hear about us?: Through professional referrals and word-of-mouth within the validator and blockchain infrastructure community.
How do you plan to further contribute to the Canton ecosystem?: We plan to contribute by operating reliable validator infrastructure, sharing DevOps and observability expertise, providing security monitoring and data indexing services, and introducing projects and developers from our network to help strengthen the Canton ecosystem.
Country of Incorporation: United States (Delaware)────────────
Name of Applying Institution: Tyr Capital
URL to website of Applying Institution: https://www.tyr.capital/
Short description of Applying Institution: Tyr Capital is an alternative asset manager specializing in the digital asset space. We prioritize alpha-generating strategies to deliver consistent yield for our investors while also leveraging opportunities for asymmetrical upside through investments in liquid tokens and early-stage projects. Our approach is driven by a commitment to risk-adjusted capital appreciation, combining decades of trading experience, innovation, and strategic value-add for early stage founders.
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 want to get live on Canton Network asap to deploy a BitSafe powered yield vault and start driving TVL via real BTC denominated yield strategies. Operating our own validator lets us integrate faster, meet institutional ops/security requirements, and avoid third-party bottlenecks.We’ve run nodes with 99.99% uptime since 2018 across multiple networks and environments. Examples include Flow Network, Rootstock, Pocket Network, Akash Network, Arweave, Meter, Dusk Network, and IDEX. Our team is active in the BitVM/acc working group and is standing up nodes for BOB and Alpen. We know how to keep validators performant and online, and we’d prefer to run the node ourselves so we can start contributing value on day one and because validator access is a prerequisite. "
Sponsor: Masha Leonov (Canton)
How did you hear about us?: Masha Leonov (Canton) and Aki Balogh (CBTC)
How do you plan to further contribute to the Canton ecosystem?: 1. Build: Launch our strategies via the BitSafe yield vault on Canton driving TVL and yield opportunities for users. As we scale the vault, we’ll help onboard additional TVL and expand liquidity and real usage across the ecosystem. 2. Invest: Selectively invest in promising Canton-native teams who are building products focused on yield generation, trading, or DeFi infrastructure. Running our own validator is essential to execute these plans, so we can contribute yield opportunities, capital, and get connected without delay.
Country of Incorporation: BVI/Cayman────────────
Name of Applying Institution: Urban Escape
URL to website of Applying Institution: https://urbanescape.id/
Short description of Applying Institution: We are an Indonesiam-based real estate and tech company with a portfolio of 170+ properties worth over $25M. Our mission is to tokenize real estate, enabling fractional ownership and transparent investments. We use blockchain to provide global investors secure access to Indonesia’s property market.
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.: "As an established property developer with a significant real estate portfolio and a strong technical team, we are well-positioned to run our own validator.
By operating our own validator, we ensure complete transparency, privacy, and compliance for transactions involving tokenized real estate, fractional ownership, and property-backed financial products.
Given the scale of our operations — managing more than 170 properties and handling multi-million-dollar investments — it is critical for us to have full control over the infrastructure.
Using our own validator instead of a third-party operator allows us to integrate deeply with our internal systems, safeguard sensitive client data, and maintain the highest level of trust with our investors and homeowners."
Sponsor: N/A
How did you hear about us?: Industry discussions about enterprise-level blockchain infrastructure for financial and property markets.
How do you plan to further contribute to the Canton ecosystem?: We plan to build a suite of decentralized applications on Canton to support: Tokenized real estate sales and marketplace solutions, Mortgage and property-backed lending smart contracts, Rental management and income distribution platforms. Additionally, we will introduce other real estate developers, property management companies, and fintech projects from Southeast Asia to the Canton ecosystem. We are committed to expanding blockchain adoption in Indonesia by collaborating with regulators and government bodies to create secure, compliant property registries and investment tools.
Country of Incorporation: Indonesia────────────
Name of Applying Institution: Variant Fund
URL to website of Applying Institution: https://variant.fund/
Short description of Applying Institution: Variant is an early-stage crypto fund. Since 2020, we have invested in projects like Uniswap, Phantom, World, Morpho, Flashbots, Farcaster, Blockaid, Blackbird, and many more. We’re a small, focused team that works side-by-side with founders on early-stage strategy as thought partners. We lead pre-seed and seed rounds, and participate in later stage rounds that are core to our thesis. We believe crypto can enable billions of internet users to become owners—of their money, identity, and the products and networks they use every day.
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.: Variant will utilize an approved infrastructure provider to host this validator.
Sponsor: Jacob McCrum (jacob.mccrum@...)
How did you hear about us?: Through conversations with Digital Asset and Global Synchronizer Foundation.
How do you plan to further contribute to the Canton ecosystem?: Increase awareness of Canton and its capabilities to portfolio companies, developers, and projects.
Country of Incorporation: United States────────────
Name of Applying Institution: Victrix Research
URL to website of Applying Institution: victrix.xyz
Short description of Applying Institution: Victrix Research is a UAE-based leader in AI and technology advisory. We are looking to operate validators on the Canton Network, and to aid our client base to move on-chain.
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 see ourselves as an important partner for Canton across the MENA region. By running our own node, we’ll not only bring regional pioneers onto Canton but also amplify the network’s diversity, aligning with Canton to spread the network regionally.
Sponsor: N/A
How did you hear about us?: In collaboration with Tenkai GmbH
How do you plan to further contribute to the Canton ecosystem?: We would look to act as a UE hub for the Canton Network, educating projects and companies on the potential to move on-chain. Bearing in mind the sensitive data handled (financial data/Healthcare and soon real estate), Canton is the only fit blockchain.
Country of Incorporation: Dubai────────────
Name of Applying Institution: VNX Commodities AG
URL to website of Applying Institution: https://vnx.li/
Short description of Applying Institution: VNX Commodities AG offers multichain tokens that represent the real world assets. We are registered under TVTG by the Liechtenstein Financial Market Authority (FMA) and manage the token generation and operations.
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.: "In VNX, we are qualified because we have the technical expertise to run enterprise-grade infrastructure and, most importantly, a massive economic incentive to ensure the network's security and performance. The success of our token and platform is directly tied to the health of the Canton Network.We prefer to self-operate rather than use an existing operator for three key reasons:
Performance and Control: We need direct, unfettered access to a node for development, testing, and running our platform. This ensures low latency, rapid iteration, and full control over our primary infrastructure.
Security: Issuing a token requires the highest security standards. Operating our own node minimizes third-party risk and keeps this critical function in-house.
Ecosystem Commitment: We are making a long-term investment in Canton. Running our own node deepens our technical knowledge and makes us active contributors to the network's resilience, beyond just being users.
By self-operating, we become a committed, high-stake partner to the network, ensuring the best possible outcome for both our project and the Canton ecosystem.
Sponsor: Digital-Asset-2,
How did you hear about us?: Digitalasset team
How do you plan to further contribute to the Canton ecosystem?: We aming to enrich the Canton ecosystem with highly demanded and regulated stablecoins, namly VNX Euro, VNX Swiss Franc and VNX British Pound
Country of Incorporation: Liechtenstein────────────Name of Applying Institution: Whalechip
URL to website of Applying Institution: https://www.whalechip.com/en-us
Short description of Applying Institution: WHALECHIP also extends its expertise to blockchain, developing mining ASICs and processors for zero-knowledge (ZK) proof verification.
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.: "I believe I qualify to operate Validators in the Canton Network because I have been actively engaged in blockchain infrastructure and crypto ecosystems since 2017, with hands-on experience in system integration, ASIC/processor development, and on-chain operations. My technical background enables me to ensure validator nodes are operated with high security, reliability, and performance standards.I prefer to operate validators myself rather than rely on existing operators because I value direct control over infrastructure, security keys, and operational transparency. This independence allows me to tailor validator operations to the specific needs of the network, ensure rapid responses to technical issues, and contribute to the decentralization and resilience of the Canton Network."
Sponsor: N/A
How did you hear about us?: I became aware of the Canton Network through its partnerships and presence in institutional blockchain initiatives.
How do you plan to further contribute to the Canton ecosystem?: I plan to contribute by running secure and high-availability validator nodes, providing monitoring/alerting tools, and sharing best practices with other operators to strengthen network reliability.
Country of Incorporation: Taiwan────────────