Validator Operators Approved: Sumitomo Corporation; Sustainable Digital Solutions, Inc. d.b.a. Sustainable Bitcoin Protocol; Dong Protocol; Edge & Node Ventures, Inc (The Graph); Andel Consulting; MarsBase; DNA Financial; Bifrost Wallet; OwlStake; ZK Foundation (d/b/a Helix Labs); AHN Materials INC; DragonFly Labs LTD; TreasurySpring; Block Builders; StakerHouse; Undefined Labs; Kvarn Capital Oy; GVNR DAO LLC; CanEscrow Ltd; Edessa Capital; Openfort; METAMARKET TECH S.L.; Byntra AB, Sweden; BTCC
Total approvals in this batch: 25
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: Sumitomo Corporation
URL: https://www.sumitomocorp.com/en/jp/
Short description of Applying Institution: leading Fortune 500 global trading and business investment company with 127 offices in 63 countries.
Why do you believe you qualify to operate Validators in the Canton Network and why do you prefer to do this yourself instead of using one of the existing operators?
Sumitomo Corporation is a business conglomerate with 127 offices and over 500 group comanies all over the world. Its businesses include but not limited to commodity trading, mineral resource mining, supermarket/drug store, renewable energy plant, cable TV, real estate, financial lease, digital marketing, etc. Now, we are working for the first stablecoin use-case pilot and discussing about 2nd phase with Canton team and Hifi team. We are also running validator nodes of Ethereum and Avalanche, and planning to expand validator business.
How did you hear about us? Heard from Japanese node operators and Hifi which is our CVC's portfolio company
How do you plan to further contribute to the Canton ecosystem? Stablecoin crossborder remittance and global treasury management use-cases
Country of Incorporation: Japan
Name of Applying Institution: Sustainable Digital Solutions, Inc. d.b.a. Sustainable Bitcoin Protocol
URL: www.sustainablebtc.org
Short description of Applying Institution: We are the leading protocol for clean energy validation in Bitcoin mining and issuer of the BitREC, a clean energy token designed to be paired with Bitcoin to make a portfolio sustainable.
Why do you believe you qualify to operate Validators in the Canton Network and why do you prefer to do this yourself instead of using one of the existing operators?
SBP intends to issue the first "clean wrapped BTC" on Canton network, ideal for climate mandated institutional capital. Separately, we are working with DRW to develop a new asset management like product for clean energy investing, which we will build on-chain, on Canton.
How did you hear about us? DRW Cumberland and Digital Asset team
How do you plan to further contribute to the Canton ecosystem? Building applications!
Country of Incorporation: Delaware, United States
Name of Applying Institution: Dong Protocol
URL: (none provided)
Short description of Applying Institution: Compliance-first platform for Real-World Asset (RWA) tokenization in Vietnam with a roadmap for global expansion.
Why do you believe you qualify to operate Validators in the Canton Network and why do you prefer to do this yourself instead of using one of the existing operators?
(Extensive written response covering compliance, infrastructure, and strategic alignment with Canton.)
How did you hear about us? news
How do you plan to further contribute to the Canton ecosystem? Build a flagship RWA platform on Canton, introduce regional capital and developers, and strengthen decentralization by operating a validator node.
Country of Incorporation: Vietnam
Name of Applying Institution: Edge & Node Ventures, Inc (The Graph)
URL: edgeandnode.com; thegraph.com
Short description of Applying Institution: Data infrastructure developer and operator.
Why do you believe you qualify to operate Validators in the Canton Network and why do you prefer to do this yourself instead of using one of the existing operators?
We have 8 years of experience running node infrastructure with EVM and non-EVM networks; we also closely work with most chains to provide indexing services.
How did you hear about us? James Webb @ Canton
How do you plan to further contribute to the Canton ecosystem? Introduce developers / projects; provide reliable and ergonomic data pipeline
Country of Incorporation: United States
Name of Applying Institution: Andel Consulting
URL: (none provided)
Short description of Applying Institution: IT and crypto consulting company
Why do you believe you qualify to operate Validators in the Canton Network and why do you prefer to do this yourself instead of using one of the existing operators?
Obsidian will operate and manage the node on our behalf.
How did you hear about us? friends
How do you plan to further contribute to the Canton ecosystem? Build applications
Country of Incorporation: Switzerland
Name of Applying Institution: MarsBase
URL: https://marsbase.xyz/
Short description of Applying Institution: Tokenization and investment-infrastructure company building compliant rails for RWAs (equity, real estate, debt), SAFTs, and stablecoins.
Why do you believe you qualify to operate Validators in the Canton Network and why do you prefer to do this yourself instead of using one of the existing operators?
Operational maturity, security posture, compliance, performance needs, and ecosystem value aligned with Canton’s institutional-grade design.
How did you hear about us? community updates; industry peers building on DAML/Canton
How do you plan to further contribute to the Canton ecosystem? Build and ship Daml templates and services for RWA issuance, operate validator infrastructure, onboard issuers/investors, and co-host developer workshops.
Country of Incorporation: US
Name of Applying Institution: DNA Financial
URL: https://dna.fund
Short description of Applying Institution: Bank, Broker Dealer, VC, Liquid Fund, DAT asset manager and sponsor.
Why do you believe you qualify to operate Validators in the Canton Network and why do you prefer to do this yourself instead of using one of the existing operators?
Global sync from our Tether Bank, over $500M AUM funds, former Cantor Fitzgerald CEO is our CEO, Founders of Tether who sold the company to Bitfinex are the founders.
How did you hear about us? Ive known Sophia from Canton for a year.
How do you plan to further contribute to the Canton ecosystem? Build applications and sync our bank.
Country of Incorporation: United StatesName of Applying Institution: Bifrost Wallet
URL: bifrostwallet.com
Short description of Applying Institution: Self-custody wallet and infrastructure operator.
Why do you believe you qualify to operate Validators in the Canton Network and why do you prefer to do this yourself instead of using one of the existing operators?
Run validators for XRPL, Flare, Songbird and nodes for Bitcoin, Litecoin, Dogecoin. Deep security expertise with acknowledgements from Ledger Donjon and other prominent entities in the blockchain space.
How did you hear about us? Blockdaemon.
How do you plan to further contribute to the Canton ecosystem? Build applications (wallet tech) and provide exchange integration expertise.
Country of Incorporation: CyprusName of Applying Institution: OwlStake
URL: https://owlstake.com
Short description of Applying Institution: OwlStake is a professional validator providing high-performance, secure, and non-custodial staking services. We operate on an advanced hybrid cloud architecture, committing to 99.99% uptime and adhering to stringent data protection standards.
Why do you believe you qualify to operate Validators in the Canton Network and why do you prefer to do this yourself instead of using one of the existing operators?
We are qualified based on our professional infrastructure (hybrid-cloud platform, 99.99% uptime) and proven experience across multiple PoS networks. We self-operate for absolute control, direct accountability, and enhanced decentralization.
How did you hear about us? N/A
How do you plan to further contribute to the Canton ecosystem? Business development, community building, technical support (RPC endpoints), and active governance participation.
Country of Incorporation: VietnamName of Applying Institution: ZK Foundation (d/b/a Helix Labs)
URL: https://helixlabs.org/
Short description of Applying Institution: Builds institutional-grade liquidity infrastructure bridging non-EVM blockchain ecosystems with Canton Network. Core innovation: validator-based liquid staking vaults across 7+ L1 blockchains (Cardano, ICP, Aptos, Movement, BNB Chain, XRP Ledger, Solana, Ethereum).
Why do you believe you qualify to operate Validators in the Canton Network and why do you prefer to do this yourself instead of using one of the existing operators?
Helix Labs requires validator operations for institutional-grade liquid staking vaults and omnidirectional asset wrapping on Canton. The team has built production systems across 7+ blockchains (Haskell, Motoko, Rust, Solidity, Cairo, Move). Raised $2M pre-seed, received a $25K grant from DFINITY, and partners with multiple L1s. Self-operation is needed for custody, compliance, and performance.
How did you hear about us? From our ecosystem discussion.
How do you plan to further contribute to the Canton ecosystem? Multi-chain DeFi applications, Chain Fusion interoperability, developer resources, institutional partnerships, and governance participation.
Country of Incorporation: Cayman IslandsName of Applying Institution: AHN Materials INC
URL: ahnmaterials.co.kr
Short description of Applying Institution: Dev Lab company spin-off from Prof. AHN lab of Incheon National University.
Why do you believe you qualify to operate Validators in the Canton Network and why do you prefer to do this yourself instead of using one of the existing operators?
I would like to participate as an early contributor.
How did you hear about us? Gensyn Discord.
How do you plan to further contribute to the Canton ecosystem? Build apps and introduce projects to the Foundation.
Country of Incorporation: Republic of KoreaName of Applying Institution: DragonFly Labs LTD
URL: https://dragonflylabs.xyz
Short description of Applying Institution: Small company focusing on crypto investments, dapp development, and infrastructure (RPC nodes and validators).
Why do you believe you qualify to operate Validators in the Canton Network and why do you prefer to do this yourself instead of using one of the existing operators?
Experience running RPC nodes across networks in Docker, Kubernetes, and binary environments (both pruned and archival), plus multiple testnet and Ethereum mainnet validators.
How did you hear about us? Peer chat on Telegram.
How do you plan to further contribute to the Canton ecosystem? Onboard and support applications; explore new projects to build on Canton.
Country of Incorporation: United KingdomName of Applying Institution: TreasurySpring
URL: https://treasuryspring.com
Short description of Applying Institution: Fintech fund manager.
Why do you believe you qualify to operate Validators in the Canton Network and why do you prefer to do this yourself instead of using one of the existing operators?
Experienced technology innovator and regulated fund manager.
How did you hear about us? Digital Asset.
How do you plan to further contribute to the Canton ecosystem? Participate in transactions and develop tooling.
Country of Incorporation: EnglandName of Applying Institution: Block Builders
URL: https://blockbuilders.eu
Short description of Applying Institution: Infrastructure and development-oriented company focusing on blockchain solutions and services.
Why do you believe you qualify to operate Validators in the Canton Network and why do you prefer to do this yourself instead of using one of the existing operators?
Operating Ethereum validators since 2017 with deep experience across networks and strong developer community ties.
How did you hear about us? Twitter/X.
How do you plan to further contribute to the Canton ecosystem? Support applications, build new tools, and connect with developers.
Country of Incorporation: GermanyName of Applying Institution: StakerHouse
URL: https://stakerhouse.com
Short description of Applying Institution: Professional blockchain validator with 4+ years of experience, operating validators across 30+ networks with high uptime and monitoring.
Why do you believe you qualify to operate Validators in the Canton Network and why do you prefer to do this yourself instead of using one of the existing operators?
Proven infrastructure, DevOps expertise, and strong governance participation across networks.
How did you hear about us? Blockchain industry news and solution announcements.
How do you plan to further contribute to the Canton ecosystem? Infrastructure, analytics, documentation, governance, and community support.
Country of Incorporation: GeorgiaName of Applying Institution: Undefined Labs
URL: https://undefinedlabs.xyz/
Short description of Applying Institution: Research-driven company in Korea with a 60,000+ member community; focuses on blockchain innovation, developer education, and media outreach.
Why do you believe you qualify to operate Validators in the Canton Network and why do you prefer to do this yourself instead of using one of the existing operators?
Strong technical track record and educational impact; extensive Web3 ecosystem participation.
How did you hear about us? Introduced by RedStone.
How do you plan to further contribute to the Canton ecosystem? Developer outreach, educational media, and community expansion.
Country of Incorporation: KoreaName of Applying Institution: Kvarn Capital Oy
URL: https://www.kvarnx.com/en
Short description of Applying Institution: Kvarn is a Nordic crypto broker based in Helsinki, Finland. In addition to crypto, Kvarn can broker securities under its MiFID2 license.
Why do you believe you qualify to operate Validators in the Canton Network and why do you prefer to do this yourself instead of using one of the existing operators?
Kvarn has a capable technical team and is interested in supporting the long-term development of the Canton ecosystem.
How did you hear about us? Yiannis from 5North.
How do you plan to further contribute to the Canton ecosystem? Create awareness in the Nordics, distribute tokens through our brokerage, and make introductions to local financial institutions.
Country of Incorporation: FinlandName of Applying Institution: GVNR DAO LLC
URL: GVNR.xyz
Short description of Applying Institution: Technology firm building smart contracts and cross-chain control frameworks. Exploring a CDP using Bitcoin, CBTC, and Canton Coin.
Why do you believe you qualify to operate Validators in the Canton Network and why do you prefer to do this yourself instead of using one of the existing operators?
Seeking resilience and performance for contract operations. Initially starting with Node-as-a-Service but planning to self-operate for optimal performance.
How did you hear about us? Introductions via Aki of BitSafe.
How do you plan to further contribute to the Canton ecosystem? Deploy CDPs utilizing BTC, CBTC, and CC as collateral.
Country of Incorporation: Marshall Islands (MIDAO registry)Name of Applying Institution: CanEscrow Ltd
URL: https://canescrow.co.uk/
Short description of Applying Institution: CanEscrow leverages smart contracts to release funds automatically when conditions are met, reducing manual intervention and capital lockup.
Why do you believe you qualify to operate Validators in the Canton Network and why do you prefer to do this yourself instead of using one of the existing operators?
Working with Launchnodes but prefer to retain validator sovereignty due to sensitive on-chain data.
How did you hear about us? James Pollock.
How do you plan to further contribute to the Canton ecosystem? Collaborate with other Canton apps and explore escrow automation use cases.
Country of Incorporation: United KingdomName of Applying Institution: Edessa Capital
URL: Edessa.capital
Short description of Applying Institution: Early-stage venture fund investing in blockchain infrastructure and fintech innovation.
Why do you believe you qualify to operate Validators in the Canton Network and why do you prefer to do this yourself instead of using one of the existing operators?
Active ecosystem participant with deep experience in early-stage incubation and network development.
How did you hear about us? From Cumberland during our time at Arrington Capital and through existing validator firms.
How do you plan to further contribute to the Canton ecosystem? Incubate flagship Canton projects and help connect investors and developers.
Country of Incorporation: Cayman IslandsName of Applying Institution: Openfort
URL: openfort.io
Short description of Applying Institution: Open-source wallet infrastructure company supporting key management and account abstraction.
Why do you believe you qualify to operate Validators in the Canton Network and why do you prefer to do this yourself instead of using one of the existing operators?
Technical team experienced in validator operations; developing an open-source paymaster for Canton.
How did you hear about us? From Quantstamp.
How do you plan to further contribute to the Canton ecosystem? Build and maintain an open-source paymaster.
Country of Incorporation: USAName of Applying Institution: METAMARKET TECH S.L.
URL: https://metamarket.tech/
Short description of Applying Institution: Technology company focused on blockchain infrastructure and digital asset solutions for gaming and fintech.
Why do you believe you qualify to operate Validators in the Canton Network and why do you prefer to do this yourself instead of using one of the existing operators?
Experienced in production-grade blockchain infrastructure management and integration.
How did you hear about us? Friends.
How do you plan to further contribute to the Canton ecosystem? Bring practical integrations and real users to Canton.
Country of Incorporation: SpainName of Applying Institution: Byntra AB, Sweden
URL: www.byntra.se
Short description of Applying Institution: Innovation-driven IT company with expertise in data center infrastructure, network security, and software engineering.
Why do you believe you qualify to operate Validators in the Canton Network and why do you prefer to do this yourself instead of using one of the existing operators?
Team has extensive experience in enterprise network architecture and systems integration.
How did you hear about us? From clients and during KBW and TOKEN2049.
How do you plan to further contribute to the Canton ecosystem? Develop a validator monitoring tool similar to Datadog.
Country of Incorporation: SwedenName of Applying Institution: BTCCHINA
URL: (none provided)
Short description of Applying Institution: BTC China, founded June 9, 2011, operated by Shanghai Satusi Network Co., Ltd. One of China’s oldest crypto firms.
Why do you believe you qualify to operate Validators in the Canton Network and why do you prefer to do this yourself instead of using one of the existing operators?
Strong customer base and extensive blockchain history.
How did you hear about us? Website.
How do you plan to further contribute to the Canton ecosystem? Introduce developers and expand the network in China.
Country of Incorporation: ChinaName of Applying Institution: Licanodes Solutions
URL: licanodes.xyz
Short description of Applying Institution: Experienced blockchain infrastructure team with over 4 years in validator and testnet operations across 40+ projects.
Why do you believe you qualify to operate Validators in the Canton Network and why do you prefer to do this yourself instead of using one of the existing operators?
Deep validator experience and focus on supporting high-performance, decentralized infrastructure.
How did you hear about us? Monitoring Canton’s progress via YouTube and industry experts.
How do you plan to further contribute to the Canton ecosystem? Onboard projects and developers, expand ecosystem infrastructure.
Country of Incorporation: N/A