New Validators Join IOTA Rebased Testnet
TL;DR:
This year's first new batch of validators has been onboarded to the IOTA Rebased test network. This expansion marks another step toward building a robust and diverse infrastructure for the upcoming mainnet launch.
The IOTA Rebased test network continues to grow stronger with the onboarding of some highly respected validators in the blockchain space. These validators play a crucial role in ensuring the security, reliability, and decentralization of the network, laying the groundwork for what is set to become a robust and trustworthy mainnet.
This is not the conclusion of our validator onboarding process, though. More validators will be onboarded in the coming weeks and we look forward to continuing this journey with our community and our trusted partners. Stay tuned for more updates!
Updated 26.02.2025
P2P
We are excited to announce that P2P is joining the IOTA Rebased test network. Founded in 2018, P2P provides a non-custodial staking infrastructure with over $7 billion in staked assets across 40 networks. Supporting more than 90,000 delegators and 130+ institutional clients, it ensures reliable validation with 99% uptime and 24/7 monitoring. With P2P’s addition, the network gains another trusted validator, further enhancing its security and resilience.
Kiln
Kiln, a leading enterprise-grade rewards management platform, joins the IOTA Rebased test network. Managing over $13 billion in stake across 50+ Proof-of-Stake networks, Kiln operates an impressive 4.55% share of Ethereum’s staking power. Trusted by prominent industry names such as Metamask, Trust Wallet, Crypto.com, Fireblocks, and Bitpanda, Kiln’s robust infrastructure, and enterprise-grade solutions ensure a secure and reliable option for IOTA stakers.
DSRV
A leading digital infrastructure company based in South Korea, DSRV is committed to advancing a sustainable Web3 ecosystem and developing cutting-edge solutions. Recently, DSRV secured its Virtual Asset Service Provider License in South Korea, further enhancing its ability to offer custodial services while reinforcing its role as a trusted and compliant player in the blockchain ecosystem. DSRV runs validator nodes for over 70 global blockchains and provides enterprise-grade Blockchain-as-a-Service along with a multi-chain development suite of tools. DSRV is also a validator for Hyperlane, further enhancing blockchain development.
Lavender Five
Lavender Five brings 15 years of expertise in system administration and software development to the IOTA Rebased test network. With geographically redundant and secure infrastructure, it has built a strong reputation in the blockchain industry. Supporting 65 mainnets, securing over $324M in assets, and trusted by more than 113,000 unique delegators, Lavender Five is a proven and reliable validator. Its impressive record of verifying over 970 million blocks speaks to its consistency and dedication to high-performance validation.
Pier Two
Pier Two is an Australian-based, APAC-focused institutional staking provider, established in 2018. Operating highly performant hybrid cloud and bare metal infrastructure with zonal redundancy, it ensures reliability and security. With ISO-certified security standards and partnerships with industry leaders like EigenLayer, Chainlink, and Lido, Pier Two is a welcome addition to the IOTA Rebased test network.
Nightly Wallet
Nightly Wallet is a validator and multi-chain wallet designed to enhance Web3 ecosystems. Available as a browser extension (Chrome, Firefox, Brave, Edge) and a mobile app (Android, iOS), Nightly Wallet provides seamless access to staking, liquid staking, token swaps, and NFT management. Supporting networks like Solana, Near, Aptos, Sui, Aleph Zero, Vara, Movement, SVMs, EVMs, and Polkadot, Nightly ensures secure and efficient validation while integrating a full crypto ecosystem in one place.
Encapsulate
A validator on 40+ networks with nearly half a decade of experience, Encapsulate manages nearly half a billion dollars in delegated stake. Some well-known networks include Sui, Avalanche, Lido, EigenLayer, Axelar, The Graph Protocol, and many more. At Encapsulate, the core focus always lies in uptime and following the best security practices. It is not just a validator but actively contributes to the network by open-sourcing repositories and building tools that can be used by other network participants and the community.
StakingCabin
StakingCabin provides comprehensive infrastructure and validator services for Proof-of-Stake blockchain networks, with a proven track record of delivering enterprise-grade solutions to over 50 networks. Backed by a globally distributed team with extensive industry experience, they safeguard over $400 million in total value locked and are trusted by 15k+ delegators.
Node.Monster
Empowering blockchain ecosystems since 2012, Node.Monster is a team of blockchain pioneers and experts with a legacy rooted in the creation of Colored Coins. Based in Israel, it is committed to supporting globally distributed locations to ensure high levels of security and redundancy. It specializes in providing reliable, scalable, and secure node operations, driving decentralization and innovation across the crypto landscape. With over $1 billion in total assets staked and restaked, along with support for more than 20 networks, Node.Monster further strengthens the IOTA Rebased network.
BlockHunters
BlockHunters is a leading infrastructure provider and validator, operating high-performance nodes across multiple blockchain networks. As dedicated node operators and community contributors, it ensures network security, reliability, and decentralization while actively engaging with ecosystems through education, research, and governance participation.
Meria
Meria is an institutional-grade staking service provider running blockchain infrastructure on more than 40 networks. Being a well-known player in the French-speaking crypto landscape since 2017, Meria manages over €250 million in delegated assets and has more than 120,000 users. Its addition to the validator set further strengthens the decentralization of the IOTA Rebased test network.
Nirvana Labs
Nirvana Labs is democratizing high-performance bare metal computing for all participants in the web3 ecosystem. Its flagship product, Nirvana Cloud, is the world’s first purpose-built bare metal cloud for web3. Nirvana Labs also offers managed nodes as a service, run on Nirvana Cloud. Nirvana Labs has been delivering enlightening blockchain infrastructure to the web3 ecosystem since 2022.
Liquify
Liquify is a UK-based, certified Infrastructure-as-a-Service provider, servicing institutions and foundations worldwide since 2021. With 99.95% uptime, support for over 90 chains, and more than $300 million in staked assets, it offers a robust staking infrastructure, RPC infrastructure, indexing and archival tooling, and custom developments around monitoring. Its globally distributed server locations, seamless integration, and 24/7 support ensure efficient and smooth operations.
filancore
filancore is a young tech company specializing in decentralized identity solutions for IoT and data security. Built on W3C open standards and distributed ledger technology, filancore enables businesses to secure their machine-to-machine interactions. Its technology ensures that small devices, machines, and data can be securely verified in any scenario, without relying on centralized providers.
Blacknodes
Blacknodes is an enterprise-grade validator and staking platform based out of India who have been in operation for over five years. Its mission is simple: provide reliable nodes, services, and infrastructure to the 60+ networks it supports. To fulfill this mission, it focuses on diversifying the locations and resources it uses to run its nodes, increasing redundancy.
stakefish
stakefish is one of the most established validators in the blockchain space, securing networks since 2018. With over $3 billion in assets staked across 20+ protocols, stakefish is trusted by both institutions and retail investors alike.Their globally distributed team ensures 24/7 monitoring and reliability, providing a seamless staking experience. IOTA stakers now have another strong and proven option to delegate their tokens to.
Realize
Realize is a pioneering tokenization platform that unlocks the potential of real-world assets on the blockchain. Based in Abu Dhabi and leveraging key regional connections and strategic institutional partnerships, Realize is launching the first tokenized U.S. Treasury Bills Fund through the Abu Dhabi Global Market. By bridging traditional finance with blockchain technology, Realize provides seamless access to tokenized financial products, creating new opportunities for investors and enhancing the liquidity and efficiency of tokenized assets.
Allnodes
Allnodes is a non-custodial staking and node hosting platform and infrastructure provider supporting 118 blockchains, managing 33K+ hosted nodes, and overseeing a total value of $4,4B. Through a focus on transparency, technical excellence, and innovation, Allnodes contributes to the growth and security of blockchain ecosystems at scale.
InfraSingularity
InfraSingularity is a leading provider of Web3 infrastructure and a key investor in early-stage protocols. Supporting over 40 protocols across ecosystems like Ethereum, Cosmos, and Bitcoin – including notable projects like EigenLayer, Symbiotic, and Karak – InfraSingularity delivers institutional-grade staking services and robust blockchain solutions. Since its inception, InfraSingularity has been committed to providing secure, scalable, and reliable infrastructure, earning the trust of partners and investors across the decentralized space.
Coinage x DAIC
Coinage x DAIC is a collaboration between community and tech experts, forming one of the most trusted community validators in Web3. It delivers high-quality contributions to over 40 networks. Its goal is to provide early support and help projects build genuine, engaged communities.
Keyring
Keyring is a secure and handy hardware wallet for Web3 citizens, offering the convenience of a financial card experience when interacting with blockchains. It supports essential features such as asset transfers, staking, interactions with DApps, decentralized social media, and more. Keyring's stated mission is to make blockchain accessible to a broader audience by delivering secure, affordable hardware wallets, optimizing the user experience for everyday use, and promoting the skills required for effective self-custody.
Trusted Point
TrustedPoint is a leading staking provider managing over 300 million in staked assets. It prioritizes reliability, security, and decentralization, underpinned by a robust infrastructure. An experienced team, a technically advanced community, and dependable hosting providers are the cornerstones of its success.
Staking4All
Staking4All is a certified Proof-of-Stake provider with extensive experience in running full nodes, validator nodes, and RPC nodes since 2018. Offering non-custodial staking for leading ecosystems like Polygon, Polkadot, and Near, it prioritizes security, user control, and accessibility. Delegating to Staking4All provides the community with a reliable and user-friendly option to participate in decentralized finance.
ALUM LABS
ALUM LABS represents a group of seasoned blockchain professionals and institutions that have partnered up to help secure and scale innovative blockchain networks. With an ecosystem-driven approach, the team allocates engineering resources towards building and improving the network. With their expertise and focus, ALUM LABS is able to combine institutional grade performance while actively contributing to the growth of IOTA.
Stardust Staking
Stardust Staking is a trusted validator specializing in enterprise-grade blockchain solutions and advanced staking services. With custom-built infrastructure hosted by leading providers, high uptime guarantees, and 24/7 monitoring, it delivers secure and reliable validation. By delegating to Stardust Staking, the IOTA community gains a dependable option to support the security and scalability of the ecosystem.
Spectrum Staking
Spectrum Staking delivers secure and reliable non-custodial validation services for Proof-of-Stake blockchains. Managed by a team of seasoned SRE professionals with over 30 years of cumulative experience in systems engineering and mission-critical infrastructure, Spectrum Staking combines deep technical expertise with high availability and robust security to empower stakers and support blockchain ecosystem development.
We at the IOTA Foundation are happy to announce this latest set of validators, whose involvement not only reinforces the technical foundation of the network but also reflects the confidence that leading projects and validators have in the evolution of the network with IOTA Rebased. Their expertise and commitment are instrumental as we move toward a new era for IOTA, built on decentralization, innovation, and collaboration. Check out the previous validator announcement here.
