IOTA Rebased Welcomes Next Round of Testnet Validators

TL;DR:
The IOTA Foundation continues to onboard experienced validators to the test network, ensuring the best possible experience as we work toward production readiness. Validators play a crucial role in preparing the network for mainnet launch.

This blog post introduces the latest selection of validators to the IOTA Rebased test network, which was launched on November 18th. We at the IOTA Foundation are thrilled that so many leading projects are eager to lend their support to IOTA Rebased. Their involvement is a significant vote of confidence in the network, and we take it very seriously.

MatrixedLink

MatrixedLink is a leading node service provider, operating since 2021 and dedicated to enabling robust, reliable on-chain data and infrastructure for DeFi ecosystems. They power the backbone of critical Web3 services, running infrastructure for industry leaders like Chainlink, Lido Finance and Chaos Labs. MatrixedLink’s team is deeply involved in the Chainlink Network, actively supporting over 10 different blockchains and maintaining more than 500 Price Feeds that secure billions of Dollars in Total Value Locked and transactional volume across the most prominent DeFi protocols. Delegating to MatrixedLink actively contributes to the security and decentralization of the IOTA ecosystem, supported by their reliable and robust infrastructure.

Crouton Digital

Crouton Digital, a European company founded in 2021, specializes in secure and non-custodial staking services. Supporting over 39 blockchains, they rely on trusted cloud service providers and implement high-grade monitoring to ensure dependable infrastructure, contributing to the growth and decentralization of the network.

Hacken

We are excited to announce that Hacken, a leading blockchain security auditor with over seven years of experience, has joined the IOTA Rebased test network as a validator. Renowned for completing more than 2,000 audits for over 1,500 clients - including prominent organizations like ADGM, Dubai Blockchain Center, the Ethereum Foundation, and industry leaders like Metamask, Binance, and Bybit - Hacken brings an remarkable level of expertise and trust to the ecosystem. Their extensive work with major protocols such as VeChain, Solana, Sui, and Arbitrum further underscores their reputation as a premier security partner. With Hacken onboard, users gain another trusted and high-quality option for delegating their tokens, contributing to the decentralization and robustness of the IOTA Rebased network.

Klever.io

Klever is a powerful crypto infrastructure ecosystem catering to a global audience of over 2.5 million users, including 500,000 active monthly users across its platforms - Klever App, Klever Swap, and Klever OS. Renowned for its intuitive design and secure self-custody features, Klever empowers users to seamlessly and confidently manage their digital assets. Leveraging extensive blockchain expertise, Klever has extended its services to operate validators on more than 15 blockchains and is excited to expand into the IOTA ecosystem.

Nakama

A Web3 builder and venture team committed to driving innovation in decentralized ecosystems. As a validator on the IOTA Rebased testnet, Nakama brings its technical expertise and dedication to supporting the exciting possibilities on top of the IOTA L1 Move based ecosystem.

Stakeme

Stakeme provides secure staking with high uptime, advanced Web3 monitoring tools, and full-time support. The Stakeme team supports diverse network configurations and actively contributes to the Web3 ecosystem through the development of custom tools and solutions. With a thriving Discord community of over 150,000 members. Stakeme is used by several prominent projects, including Celestia, Sei, and Linea, and currently supports 15 blockchains.

Owlstake

Owlstake operates with a highly secure architecture, leveraging hybrid cloud technology for flexibility and scalability. Their commitment to meeting ISO data protection certification standards and maintaining 99.99% uptime makes them a dependable choice in the staking ecosystem.

TokenLabs.Network

TokenLabs.Network, an innovative Web3 infrastructure provider, has joined the IOTA Rebased test network as a validator. Their all-in-one token creation platform empowers users to launch and manage tokens without coding expertise, serving as a bridge between complex blockchain technology and mainstream adoption. By extending their services to include node validation, TokenLabs.Network strengthens the IOTA ecosystem while maintaining their commitment to accessible decentralized solutions

IOTAMoonShots

IOTAMoonShots is a community-driven validator node. They are committed to transparency, a strong community connection, and advancing the decentralized vision of IOTA while supporting the needs of their users.

These validators represent another step toward building a robust and diverse network for IOTA Rebased. Stay tuned as we continue to onboard more experienced validators to strengthen the test network in the coming weeks!