Validator Operator Batch Approvals: Security Layer Innovations, Shenzhen Shengtong Blockchain Technology Co., Ltd., iCapital, Shanghai Wanxiang Blockchain Inc., Shanghai Yunphant Blockchain Technology Co., Ltd., Singularity Finance, SlowMist, Stably, Star Atlas, Sui Foundation, Sygnum Bank, Taisu Venture, Tsinghua University Blockchain Research Center, Web3Labs, WeBank Co., Ltd., Xangle, XREX Inc., Yaoqiang Software, ZetaChain, ZhongAn Technology, Qingshan Linghang (Beijing) Technology Co., Ltd., Kresus L

1. #1Pedro Neves11-03-2026source ↗

   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.

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   • Set up your own node using the public docs.

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   • 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. 

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   1. Spin up your node on DevNet

   2. Share the fixed IP you'd like whitelisted on DevNet for your Validator node with your SV sponsor

   3. Request a DevNet onboarding secret - via API call (curl)

   4. Spin up your node on TestNet

   5. Share your fixed IP you'd like whitelisted on TestNet for your Validator node with your SV sponsor

   6. (Large waitlist) Spin up your node on MainNet

   7. 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: 16 Security Layer Innovations
   Name of Applying Institution:
   Security Layer Innovations
   
   URL to website of Applying Institution:
   https://selay.io
   
   Applying Entity / Institution Description:
   We are an emerging security-focused initiative, operating as an individual-led project with intentions to register as Security Layer Innovations LLC shortly, dedicated to advancing blockchain privacy and user convenience through innovative MPC (Multi-Party Computation) wallet technologies. We bring specialized expertise in secure custody solutions, web3 applications and infrastructure penetration testing, aligning closely with Canton’s emphasis on "need-to-know" privacy and institutional-grade security.
   
   Reason for Applying to Operate a Validator:
   Our expertise in cybersecurity and MPC wallet technology directly supports Canton’s privacy-first architecture and institutional-grade security model. Operating our own validator allows us to integrate security monitoring, fraud detection, and MPC wallet infrastructure directly into validator operations while maintaining full operational control.
   
   Expected Contributions to the Network:
   We plan to contribute through cybersecurity-focused application development including fraud detection systems, MPC wallet integrations, phishing protection, intent-based transaction tools, privacy-preserving swap infrastructure, developer education, and governance participation.
   
   How did you hear about Canton / the validator program?
   Twitter X, Telegram, Discord and other community chats
   
   Country of Incorporation:
   UAE
   
   Crivacy
   Name of Applying Institution:
   Crivacy
   
   URL to website of Applying Institution:
   https://crivacy.io
   
   Applying Entity / Institution Description:
   Crivacy is a Canton-native KYC credential orchestration layer. Users complete identity verification once and reuse a privacy-preserving credential across Canton applications. No raw personal data is written on-ledger; only credential status and proof metadata are recorded.
   
   Reason for Applying to Operate a Validator:
   Crivacy’s core product runs directly on Canton infrastructure. Credential issuance, revocation, and verification require reliable infrastructure, and operating our own validator allows us to control latency, availability, upgrades, and incident response while maintaining our privacy-by-design model.
   
   Expected Contributions to the Network:
   Provide reusable KYC credential infrastructure, open-source DAML credential templates, and help ecosystem projects reduce compliance friction and improve onboarding.
   
   How did you hear about Canton / the validator program?
   Through Digital Asset while evaluating blockchain infrastructure for a KYC use case.
   
   Country of Incorporation:
   Türkiye
   
   Opulent Investment Services LLC
   Name of Applying Institution:
   Opulent Investment Services LLC
   
   URL to website of Applying Institution:
   http://Opulentbusinessfunding.com
   
   Applying Entity / Institution Description:
   We are funding business for small businesses.
   
   Reason for Applying to Operate a Validator:
   I would like to provide a service to the Canton Network by becoming a validator making sure the network is viable and successful.
   
   Expected Contributions to the Network:
   I will be developing a project on the network probably in the fourth quarter of 2026.
   
   How did you hear about Canton / the validator program?
   Articles regarding the network.
   
   Country of Incorporation:
   United States
   
   AuroraX Labs INC
   Name of Applying Institution:
   AuroraX Labs INC
   
   URL to website of Applying Institution:
   https://auroravalidator.xyz/
   
   Applying Entity / Institution Description:
   We are a professional blockchain node operator and infrastructure technology team with long-term focus on deployment, operation, and security management of validator nodes.
   
   Reason for Applying to Operate a Validator:
   Our engineering team has extensive blockchain infrastructure experience. Operating our own validator allows us to maintain full control over security, upgrades, and operational reliability without relying on third-party operators.
   
   Expected Contributions to the Network:
   Build applications using Canton’s privacy-preserving infrastructure, provide performance feedback, improve developer experience, and introduce additional developers and technical teams to the Canton ecosystem.
   
   How did you hear about Canton / the validator program?
   Introduced by a friend
   
   Country of Incorporation:
   USA
   
   Syncnode SRL
   Name of Applying Institution:
   Syncnode SRL
   
   URL to website of Applying Institution:
   https://syncnode.tech/
   
   Applying Entity / Institution Description:
   Global software firm with over 10 years of experience in software, infrastructure, cybersecurity, and telecom. Blockchain-focused since 2017 and operating validators since 2018.
   
   Reason for Applying to Operate a Validator:
   We have extensive experience running production validator infrastructure and operating Chainlink node infrastructure including CCIP services.
   
   Expected Contributions to the Network:
   Provide developer infrastructure such as public nodes, help integrate Chainlink-related technologies where applicable, and participate actively in the Canton community.
   
   How did you hear about Canton / the validator program?
   When Chainlink integrations were announced on X.
   
   Country of Incorporation:
   Romania and BVI
   
   APEX Clearing Corporation
   Name of Applying Institution:
   APEX Clearing Corporation
   
   URL to website of Applying Institution:
   https://www.apexfintechsolutions.com
   
   Applying Entity / Institution Description:
   Provider of custody, clearing, and brokerage infrastructure supporting broker-dealers and fintech platforms.
   
   Reason for Applying to Operate a Validator:
   Operating our own validator enables us to integrate Canton infrastructure directly into custody and accounting systems and participate in the DTCC tokenization pilot.
   
   Expected Contributions to the Network:
   Testing and integrating tokenized securities infrastructure into regulated clearing systems and sharing operational learnings.
   
   How did you hear about Canton / the validator program?
   Through participation in the DTCC tokenization pilot and collaboration with Digital Asset.
   
   Country of Incorporation:
   United States
   
   sachin matta
   Name of Applying Institution:
   sachin matta
   
   URL to website of Applying Institution:
   https://www.vitwit.com/
   
   Applying Entity / Institution Description:
   Blockchain engineering and validator company operating for over nine years with major open-source contributions to Cosmos SDK and IBC.
   
   Reason for Applying to Operate a Validator:
   Extensive validator operations across multiple networks including Polygon, Akash, Cosmos Hub, Osmosis, and others.
   
   Expected Contributions to the Network:
   Open-source development SDKs, relayer infrastructure, integration of x402 facilitator tools, and ecosystem investment through Sundao Ventures.
   
   How did you hear about Canton / the validator program?
   X/Twitter
   
   Country of Incorporation:
   Singapore
   
   iCapital
   Name of Applying Institution:
   iCapital
   
   URL to website of Applying Institution:
   https://icapital.com/
   
   Applying Entity / Institution Description:
   End-to-end platform for alternatives, structured investments, and annuities.
   
   Reason for Applying to Operate a Validator:
   Existing DAML Enterprise client already operating Canton Participant nodes.
   
   Expected Contributions to the Network:
   Tokenization of alternative investment funds.
   
   How did you hear about Canton / the validator program?
   Existing business relationship with Digital Asset.
   
   Country of Incorporation:
   United States
   
   Moody's Investors Service Inc
   Name of Applying Institution:
   Moody's Investors Service Inc
   
   URL to website of Applying Institution:
   https://moodys.com
   
   Applying Entity / Institution Description:
   Global credit rating agency providing independent credit assessments and risk analysis.
   
   Reason for Applying to Operate a Validator:
   Operating nodes internally ensures compliance with regulatory and data-segregation requirements.
   
   Expected Contributions to the Network:
   Extend risk-assessment services into the digital asset ecosystem and support emerging tokenized asset markets.
   
   How did you hear about Canton / the validator program?
   Participation in Global Synchronizer Foundation.
   
   Country of Incorporation:
   USA
   
   DIGIAPP LLC
   Name of Applying Institution:
   DIGIAPP LLC
   
   URL to website of Applying Institution:
   https://kekpool.com
   
   Applying Entity / Institution Description:
   PoW mining operators transitioning into PoS validation and application development.
   
   Reason for Applying to Operate a Validator:
   Infrastructure expertise from operating mining infrastructure and validating BlockDAG networks.
   
   Expected Contributions to the Network:
   Development of tooling and feature applications on the Canton Network.
   
   How did you hear about Canton / the validator program?
   Google
   
   Country of Incorporation:
   United States
   
   Colendi
   Name of Applying Institution:
   Colendi
   
   URL to website of Applying Institution:
   https://www.colendi.com/
   
   Applying Entity / Institution Description:
   Digital deposit bank and fintech infrastructure provider.
   
   Reason for Applying to Operate a Validator:
   To support infrastructure for digital financial applications.
   
   Expected Contributions to the Network:
   Build financial applications on Canton.
   
   How did you hear about Canton / the validator program?
   Super Validator connection.
   
   Country of Incorporation:
   Turkey
   
   ruangnode
   Name of Applying Institution:
   ruangnode
   
   URL to website of Applying Institution:
   https://ruangnode.com
   
   Applying Entity / Institution Description:
   Professional validator and infrastructure provider supporting blockchain network security and decentralization.
   
   Reason for Applying to Operate a Validator:
   Extensive experience running secure, highly available validator nodes across distributed blockchain ecosystems.
   
   Expected Contributions to the Network:
   Reliable validator infrastructure, developer outreach in Southeast Asia, operational feedback, documentation, and tooling for validator infrastructure.
   
   How did you hear about Canton / the validator program?
   Twitter
   
   Country of Incorporation:
   Indonesia
   
   Partior
   Name of Applying Institution:
   Partior
   
   URL to website of Applying Institution:
   https://partior.com/
   
   Applying Entity / Institution Description:
   Global settlement infrastructure enabling real-time cross-border movement of digital money, backed by major global banks.
   
   Reason for Applying to Operate a Validator:
   Banks require privacy and control over nodes hosting their assets.
   
   Expected Contributions to the Network:
   Build applications.
   
   How did you hear about Canton / the validator program?
   Through Digital Asset.
   
   Country of Incorporation:
   Singapore
   
   Calrissian Fintech
   Name of Applying Institution:
   Calrissian Fintech
   
   URL to website of Applying Institution:
   https://sommetlabs.com/
   
   Applying Entity / Institution Description:
   Sommet Labs is a highly experienced development team with backgrounds from leading Web3 companies and strong expertise in developer tooling, infrastructure, community building, and ecosystem growth.
   
   Reason for Applying to Operate a Validator:
   Operating our own validator aligns our infrastructure with Canton’s architecture and allows our applications to subscribe directly to our validator while contributing to decentralization.
   
   Expected Contributions to the Network:
   Build bridging infrastructure, cross-chain lending protocols, solver infrastructure, and additional ecosystem integrations.
   
   How did you hear about Canton / the validator program?
   Introduced through Zenith partnership discussions.
   
   Country of Incorporation:
   Seychelles
   
   GROWNER EDUCAÇÃO E TECNOLOGIA LTDA
   Name of Applying Institution:
   GROWNER EDUCAÇÃO E TECNOLOGIA LTDA
   
   URL to website of Applying Institution:
   https://www.growner.com
   
   Applying Entity / Institution Description:
   Technology innovation company focused on Web3 infrastructure and fintech solutions with experience operating production-scale systems.
   
   Reason for Applying to Operate a Validator:
   Technical expertise in ZK systems, smart contracts, and production infrastructure combined with strong LATAM fintech ecosystem connections.
   
   Expected Contributions to the Network:
   Integrate Canton with payment infrastructure, expand ecosystem adoption in LATAM, provide educational content, and support testing and feedback.
   
   How did you hear about Canton / the validator program?
   Through Stratus Lab collaboration.
   
   Country of Incorporation:
   Brazil
   
   Qingshan Linghang (Beijing) Technology Co., Ltd.
   Name of Applying Institution:
   Qingshan Linghang (Beijing) Technology Co., Ltd.
   
   URL to website of Applying Institution:
   https://vaultix.club/
   
   Applying Entity / Institution Description:
   Company focused on development of DeFi infrastructure, including liquidity solutions, asset management systems, and decentralized financial applications.
   
   Reason for Applying to Operate a Validator:
   Our team has strong distributed systems expertise and established operational procedures for node deployment, monitoring, and security management.
   
   Expected Contributions to the Network:
   Develop DeFi infrastructure including exchanges, lending markets, and liquidity systems while onboarding assets and users into the Canton ecosystem.
   
   How did you hear about Canton / the validator program?
   Industry technical exchanges and blockchain developer communities.
   
   Country of Incorporation:
   Beijing, China

    

   Kresus Labs
   Name of Applying Institution:
   Kresus Labs

   URL to website of Applying Institution:
   https://kresus.com/

   Applying Entity / Institution Description:
   Software Development Company.

   Reason for Applying to Operate a Validator:
   Have development multiple products on canton blockchain ie RWA tokenization platform ATS platform and HSM services.

   Expected Contributions to the Network:
   Yes will build more application to build an eco system.

   How did you hear about Canton / the validator program?
   Social Media