Meet Our Blockchain Node Providers: Powering a Decentralized Future (Part 1)

Meet Our Blockchain Node Providers: Powering a Decentralized Future (Part 1)

Chromia runs on a network of nodes owned and managed by an expanding community of institutional node providers distributed across the globe. The node providers are selected and vetted by Chromia.

Over the next few weeks, we will introduce our 20 key node provider partners,  who have contributed to a smooth mainnet launch and work tirelessly to keep their nodes updated and running. Help secure the network and earn yield by delegating your tokens to them at Chromia Staking.

1. Nansen

Source | Nansen

Nansen is a leading on-chain analytics platform founded in 2020 and is one of the most trusted names in crypto, serving everyone from individual traders to large institutions. Nansen's mission is to surface the signal and create winners.

Nansen offers many features designed to help crypto investors and teams make data-driven decisions. One of its standout services is wallet labeling, where millions of wallet addresses are categorized to provide users with insights into whale and smart wallet behaviors. Nansen also recently acquired Stakewith.us, a premier staking infrastructure provider that has been operational since Feb 2019.

We selected Nansen because their commitment to simplifying on-chain analytics perfectly complements our mission of providing transparent, data-driven infrastructure for the crypto ecosystem. 

2. Stakin

Source | Stakin

Stakin is a Web3 infrastructure and non-custodial staking service provider. They offer non-custodial staking services to institutional customers and individuals. 

Stakin operates highly available blockchain validator nodes (99.5%+ uptime) across 40+ networks including Ethereum, Solana, Chromia, and more. Stakin offers slashing guarantees, custom API services, dedicated support, integrations with leading custodians, white-label nodes, dedicated nodes, and more.

Stakin's impressive track record in providing infrastructure support across multiple blockchain networks and their ability to consistently deliver high uptime makes them an ideal partner for Chromia.

3. w3coins

Source | w3coins

w3coins is a professional Web3 infrastructure provider offering top-tier staking services for Proof-of-Stake (PoS) blockchain networks. W3coins operates validator nodes across several leading networks, including Chromia, Cosmos, and Solana.

W3coins’ nodes are hosted in some of the largest and most reliable data centers in Europe. With 24/7 server monitoring and advanced alerting systems, they ensure optimal uptime and minimal risk of slashing for their delegators.

For added security, W3coins offers soft slash protection, meaning delegates are refunded in the rare event of slashing. Chromia chose w3coins to confidently and steadily help run our infrastructure because of their relentless dedication to security and service quality.

4. 01node

Source | 01node

01node is a staking and validation service provider that has been active since 2019. With a commitment to security, performance, and reliability, 01node operates validator nodes across more than 30 leading Proof-of-Stake (PoS) networks.

01node’s state-of-the-art DDoS protection and real-time server monitoring ensure uninterrupted service, safeguarding delegator assets and ensuring maximum network performance.

Their infrastructure is designed to deliver 99.99% uptime, supported by their presence in tier III two data centers with redundant network models. 01node’s focus on performance and infrastructure excellence makes them a trusted partner for Chromia. 

5. Caliber Venture Builder

Source | Caliber Venture Builder

Caliber is a Web3 Venture Builder dedicated to nurturing the next generation of Web3 startups. Launched by veteran Web3 builders, Caliber's leadership team includes experienced Web3 professionals like Loi Luu, the founder of Kyber Network, and Xinshu Dong, the former CEO of Zilliqa.

The team has co-built numerous successful projects and continues to drive innovation in Web3 with their wealth of experience. Caliber offers an all-inclusive package of services to help startups scale rapidly and sustainably in areas such as design, engineering, operations, IT infrastructure, legal guidance, and recruitment.

We chose Caliber because of their dedication to working alongside founders from day one, providing comprehensive support in important areas of growth and development. 

6. Node Monster

Source | Node Monster

Node Monster specializes in high-performance, scalable, and secure node operations, supporting 20 + networks and protocols including Chromia, Near, Axelar, ether.fi, Stride, and more. 

Node Monster focuses on ensuring optimal network performance across multiple PoS blockchains. Their infrastructure services help maintain the integrity of decentralized networks by facilitating secure and efficient validation processes. 

Node Monster also uses premium institutional-grade facilities in multiple locations as well as top tier cloud services such as Google Cloud, AWS, and Azure. This level of reliability helps maintain trust and ensures that Chromias users and delegators can stake their tokens with confidence and ease.

About Chromia
Chromia is a Layer-1 relational blockchain platform that uses a modular framework to empower users and developers with dedicated dapp chains, customizable fee structures, and enhanced digital assets. By fundamentally changing how information is structured on the blockchain, Chromia provides natively queryable data indexed in real-time, challenging the status quo to deliver innovations that will streamline the end-user experience and facilitate new Web3 business models.

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