Validator Operator Approved BitBoard, Tokenisys, Totem Labs Forge, LLC, Lyno Bridge, Qingshan Technology Group, Avicenne Studio, Rapid Chain, Winsnip, Tria, Forvis Mazars Group, Sera, Sera, The Ching Labs Ltd., ruangnode, rama-node, winnode, catsmileproject, nomadvalidator, Ditto Network (Automation Labs Ltd.), KysenPool, CirclPay, Digital Markets Group, GOAT Network, Gorge Finance, Crystal Technologies, Block Infrastructure Ltd, Everyrealm
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.
Please fill out the Mainnet IP Request if the Foundation is your SV Sponsor.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 large queue for deploying to MainNet, please wait for an allocation and only those in the below list that are approved for MainNet are considered, others need to be on DevNet and TestNet to show operational capacity.
- 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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Total submissions in this batch: 27
BitBoard
Institution: BitBoard
Website: https://btcboard.io/Short description:
Bitcoin SuperApp and infrastructure platform unifying Bitcoin Layer 2s, BTCFi, Ordinals, Runes, and BTC-native applications into a single self-custodial interface for retail and institutional users.Why operate validator:
Team has strong experience in blockchain infrastructure, validator-grade environments, and high-load distributed systems. Operating its own validator ensures infrastructure sovereignty, security control, and alignment with long-term BTCFi strategy on Canton.Planned contributions:
Introduce Canton to Bitcoin-native builders, BTCFi protocols, liquidity providers, and infrastructure teams; support BTC-oriented institutional use cases and act as a bridge between the Bitcoin ecosystem and Canton.How did you hear about us:
Internal validator Telegram group and network.Country of incorporation: Hong Kong
Tokenisys
Institution: Tokenisys
Website: https://meta2.tokenisys.ethShort description:
Web3 financial product designer and builder.Why operate validator:
Existing infrastructure capacity and readiness to deploy advanced DAML-based financial products.Planned contributions:
Deploy featured applications including an on-chain options, derivatives, and CVaR pricing system.How did you hear about us:
Financial press.Country of incorporation: United Kingdom
Totem Labs Forge, LLC
Institution: Totem Labs Forge, LLC
Website: https://totemlabs.io/Short description:
Blockchain infrastructure, validator operations, and DevOps consultancy with mainnet validator experience.Why operate validator:
Deep expertise in secure validator operations, DevOps automation, and enterprise-grade monitoring; prefers self-hosting to maintain control over performance, compliance, and reliability.Planned contributions:
Operate reliable validator infrastructure, share DevOps expertise, provide monitoring and data indexing services, and introduce developers and projects to Canton.How did you hear about us:
Professional referrals and word-of-mouth within the validator community.Country of incorporation: United States (Delaware)
Lyno Bridge
Institution: Lyno Bridge
Website: https://lynobridge.com/Short description:
Cross-chain bridge infrastructure enabling USDC transfers from any blockchain into the Canton Network.Why operate validator:
Real-time bridge architecture requires immediate intervention, monitoring, and fault recovery that cannot rely on third-party validators.Planned contributions:
Develop multi-chain USDC bridge, increase liquidity inflow, onboard developers and projects, and expand Canton’s cross-chain connectivity.How did you hear about us:
Turkish blockchain community.Country of incorporation: Turkey
Qingshan Technology Group
Institution: Qingshan Technology Group
Website: https://www.kartparty.netShort description:
Global technology group spanning gaming, digital entertainment, blockchain R&D, and new media.Why operate validator:
Professional technical team and stable infrastructure; operating a validator enables governance participation and deep integration with its gaming and digital asset ecosystem.Planned contributions:
Operate validator nodes, build developer tools, onboard users from existing gaming platforms, and launch joint marketing initiatives using gaming IP.How did you hear about us:
Industry partners, developer communities, conferences, and ecosystem research.Country of incorporation: Singapore
Avicenne Studio
Institution: Avicenne Studio
Website: https://www.avicenne.studio/Short description:
Web3 engineering and infrastructure company building institutional-grade blockchain systems and financial rails.Why operate validator:
Experience operating production blockchain infrastructure; running its own validator ensures reliability, governance participation, and alignment with institutional systems built on Canton.Planned contributions:
Build production applications, onboard developers and clients, and deploy a Dutch auction mechanism discussed with Canton Foundation members.How did you hear about us:
Discussions with infrastructure and institutional partners; advised by ecosystem participants.Country of incorporation: United Arab Emirates
Rapid Chain
Institution: Rapid Chain
Website: https://rapidchain.io/Short description:
Infrastructure provider and execution-layer developer building a high-performance execution layer natively integrated with Canton.Why operate validator:
Specialized dual-VM architecture requires deterministic execution, low latency, and direct alignment with Canton synchronization.Planned contributions:
Develop execution-layer infrastructure, CRESP real-estate tokenization platform, subsidize early transaction costs, and introduce developer tooling.How did you hear about us:
Canton institutional ecosystem outreach and technical documentation.Country of incorporation: Türkiye
Winsnip
Institution: Winsnip
Website: https://service.winsnip.xyz/Short description:
Professional validator team operating secure, high-availability blockchain infrastructure.Why operate validator:
Experienced in running validators across multiple networks and prefers full control over security, performance, and operations.Planned contributions:
Provide reliable validator operations and introduce developers, projects, and infrastructure partners to Canton.How did you hear about us:
Canton Foundation website.Country of incorporation: Indonesia
Tria
Institution: Tria
Website: https://tria.soShort description:
Self-custodial payments infrastructure and cross-chain routing engine offering a self-custodial neobank.Why operate validator:
Team has deep infrastructure experience and prefers operating validators to ensure performance, security, and business alignment.Planned contributions:
Build applications, contribute infrastructure improvements, and onboard developers and projects.How did you hear about us:
Canton Foundation website and community.Country of incorporation: United States
Forvis Mazars Group
Institution: Forvis Mazars Group
Website: https://www.forvismazars.comShort description:
International auditing and advisory firm.Why operate validator:
Existing experience running nodes on other blockchain networks.Planned contributions:
Explore stablecoin-related use cases on Canton.How did you hear about us:
Digital Asset.Country of incorporation: France
Sera
Institution: Sera
Website: https://sera.cx/enShort description:
Stablecoin DEX focused on global, non-USD stablecoins and cross-border payments.Why operate validator:
Running a node enables faster, more reliable development and testing on Canton.Planned contributions:
Deploy DEX on Canton and onboard partnering global stablecoin issuers.How did you hear about us:
VC recommendation.Country of incorporation: Panama
The Ching Labs Ltd.
Institution: The Ching Labs Ltd.
Website: https://desyn.io/#/Short description:
DeSyn Protocol — decentralized liquidity infrastructure enabling investment and security collaboration.Why operate validator:
Experience running production infrastructure and Canton applications; self-operation ensures security and responsiveness.Planned contributions:
Build production applications, generate network activity, and provide ecosystem feedback.How did you hear about us:
Industry discussions and institutional blockchain research.Country of incorporation: British Virgin Islands
ruangnode
Institution: ruangnode
Website: https://ruangnode.comShort description:
Independent blockchain infrastructure provider and validator operator across multiple mainnets and testnets.Why operate validator:
Extensive validator operations experience and preference for full operational control and governance participation.Planned contributions:
Operate reliable infrastructure, participate in governance, improve tooling, and onboard ecosystem partners.How did you hear about us:
Validator and infrastructure community discussions.Country of incorporation: Indonesia
rama-node
Institution: rama-node
Website: https://rama-node.xyzShort description:
Independent validator operator focused on high-performance, secure infrastructure.Why operate validator:
Uses bare-metal infrastructure and custom monitoring to ensure uptime and security without third-party reliance.Planned contributions:
Maintain high node performance and share technical insights with the community.How did you hear about us:
Canton developer Telegram community.Country of incorporation: Indonesia
winnode
Institution: winnode
Website: https://winnode.xyz/Short description:
Enterprise-grade blockchain infrastructure and validator service provider.Why operate validator:
Professional validator operator with strong monitoring, security, and upgrade management practices.Planned contributions:
Build dApps, support interoperability, and onboard developers and projects.How did you hear about us:
Discord.Country of incorporation: Indonesia
catsmileproject
Institution: catsmileproject
Website: https://catsmilepro.space/Short description:
Blockchain startup operating validators across Cosmos and Ethereum ecosystems.Why operate validator:
Experience running mainnet and testnet validators and building performance tooling.Planned contributions:
Develop dApps, identify issues, and promote Canton on social media.How did you hear about us:
N/A.Country of incorporation: Indonesia
nomadvalidator
Institution: nomadvalidator
Website: https://www.nomadvalidator.comShort description:
Institutional node operator with two years of production experience.Why operate validator:
Maintains full security control and long-term alignment with network growth.Planned contributions:
Provide secure and stable validation services.How did you hear about us:
Colleagues.Country of incorporation: Indonesia
Ditto Network (Automation Labs Ltd.)
Institution: Ditto Network (Automation Labs Ltd.)
Website: https://dittonetwork.io/Short description:
Automation and verification layer enabling compliant, on-chain yield and liquidity routing on Canton.Why operate validator:
Validator node is core to automation architecture and cannot be delegated due to compliance, determinism, and audit requirements.Planned contributions:
Build programmable yield vaults, CIP-0056 implementations, and automated institutional yield infrastructure.How did you hear about us:
Direct discussions with Canton ecosystem participants.Country of incorporation: British Virgin Islands
KysenPool
Institution: KysenPool
Website: https://www.kysenpool.io/Short description:
Multi-chain validator and infrastructure provider offering RPCs, relayers, and analytics.Why operate validator:
Hybrid infrastructure with HSMs and global distribution to support reliable validation.Planned contributions:
Provide analytics, autonomous AI agents, and foundational infrastructure services.How did you hear about us:
Podcast and Canton blog deep dive.Country of incorporation: United Arab Emirates
CirclPay
Institution: CirclPay
Website: https://circlpay.appShort description:
Web3 fintech building a social, peer-to-peer crypto payment application with 100k+ users.Why operate validator:
Solo founder with production experience prefers full control for tight integration with user-facing privacy features.Planned contributions:
Launch CirclPay on Canton, onboard users, develop privacy wallets, and drive adoption.How did you hear about us:
Canton Foundation website, documentation, and ecosystem research.Country of incorporation: United States
Digital Markets Group
Institution: Digital Markets Group
Website: https://digitalmgrp.com/Short description:
Mortgage desk and bank advisory firm.Why operate validator:
Long-time crypto community member seeking direct client service integration.Planned contributions:
Build a mortgage desk for whole loans on Canton.How did you hear about us:
Podcasts.Country of incorporation: United States
GOAT Network
Institution: GOAT Network
Website: https://www.goat.network/Short description:
Bitcoin Layer 2 network providing BTC yield for retail and institutional holders.Why operate validator:
Deep infrastructure experience including zkMIPS-based Bitcoin L2 and decentralized sequencer operations.Planned contributions:
Build applications and onboard users via BTC yield products.How did you hear about us:
Partners running validators on Canton.Country of incorporation: Cayman Islands
Gorge Finance
Institution: Gorge Finance
Website: https://gorge.finance/Short description:
US-based firm building AI-driven, execution-critical blockchain trading infrastructure.Why operate validator:
Execution reliability and institutional standards require direct validator control.Planned contributions:
Build and operate a trading DEX and introduce execution-heavy applications.How did you hear about us:
Parth (Canton Foundation).Country of incorporation: United States
Crystal Technologies
Institution: Crystal Technologies
Website: https://crystal-technologies.com/Short description:
Proprietary trading firm operating across CeFi and DeFi markets.Why operate validator:
Extensive experience running production trading and validator infrastructure.Planned contributions:
Support clients building on Canton and introduce additional projects.How did you hear about us:
Clients exploring Canton.Country of incorporation: United States
Block Infrastructure Ltd
Institution: Block Infrastructure Ltd
Website: https://www.block-infrastructure.comShort description:
Data-led regulatory technology company providing compliance solutions for TradFi and DeFi.Why operate validator:
Validator operation supports deployment of network-level compliance oracle infrastructure.Planned contributions:
Build BlockTravel compliance oracle for Travel Rule, AML, and sanctions screening.How did you hear about us:
Network participants and Digital Asset introductions.Country of incorporation: United Kingdom
Everyrealm
Institution: Everyrealm
Website: https://www.everyrealm.comShort description:
Asset manager and blockchain infrastructure company supporting Web3, metaverse, NFTs, and cryptocurrency products.Why operate validator:
Everyrealm has extensive experience supporting and operating blockchain products across multiple platforms. The team is expanding its services to promising institutional networks like Canton and is exploring validator participation as part of that expansion.Planned contributions:
Help build applications and develop new products on the Canton Network.How did you hear about us:
Through a mutual contact who is part of a Super Validator.Country of incorporation: United States