# Validators

**URL:** https://forum.datafdn.org/c/validators/8.md

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## [About the Validators category](https://forum.datafdn.org/t/about-the-validators-category/37217)

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**Author:** [@jack-story](https://forum.datafdn.org/u/jack-story)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 9, 2025, 11:10pm UTC](https://forum.datafdn.org/t/about-the-validators-category/37217 "2025-12-09T23:10:53Z")

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Story Protocol’s validator community – validator introductions, status updates, staking discussions, and network upgrade announcements.

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## [Story Delegation Program: Evaluation Results & Proposed Delegations](https://forum.datafdn.org/t/story-delegation-program-evaluation-results-proposed-delegations/37464)

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**Author:** [@jack-story](https://forum.datafdn.org/u/jack-story)\
**Replies:** 15\
**Last updated:** [April 10, 2026, 10:24am UTC](https://forum.datafdn.org/t/story-delegation-program-evaluation-results-proposed-delegations/37464 "2026-04-10T10:24:22Z")

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TL;DR – The Story Foundation evaluated 100+ validator applicants using a 1,000-point rubric and proposes delegations to 60 unlocked validators organized into 10 tiers, targeting 60,000,000 IP tokens in total. This total is lower than last year’s round, which increases the APY per token delegated due to the fixed reward rate per block. Locked validators are excluded going forward because of SIP-00009 emission and multiplier changes. The …

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## [Map of Peers now supports Story](https://forum.datafdn.org/t/map-of-peers-now-supports-story/37466)

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**Author:** [@Stakely](https://forum.datafdn.org/u/Stakely)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 17, 2026, 11:29am UTC](https://forum.datafdn.org/t/map-of-peers-now-supports-story/37466 "2026-03-17T11:29:17Z")

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Hi everyone! We’re happy to share that Story is now live on Map of Peers: https://mapofpeers.com/story-1 With this integration, anyone can explore and interact with the network’s peers in a more visual way. The goal is to make it easier for validators and the Story community to better understand the current network topology and decentralization situation. Some of the things you can already check on this tool: interactive peer map …

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## [Stakely contributions update: IP Faucet + Public Story RPC/JSON-RPC Load Balancer + Ecosystem Reports](https://forum.datafdn.org/t/stakely-contributions-update-ip-faucet-public-story-rpc-json-rpc-load-balancer-ecosystem-reports/37465)

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**Author:** [@Stakely](https://forum.datafdn.org/u/Stakely)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 17, 2026, 11:03am UTC](https://forum.datafdn.org/t/stakely-contributions-update-ip-faucet-public-story-rpc-json-rpc-load-balancer-ecosystem-reports/37465 "2026-03-17T11:03:39Z")

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Hi Story community :waving\_hand: Following up on our intro thread, we wanted to share a short update with public metrics for our Story IP Faucet, our public Story RPC/JSON-RPC Load Balancer, and the community resources we’re maintaining. 1) Story IP Faucet (Mainnet) — Metrics snapshot Link: https://stakely.io/faucet/story-ip Our goal with the faucet is simple: help builders and community members get a small amount of IP for gas when …

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## [Story Growth Hub](https://forum.datafdn.org/t/story-growth-hub/37399)

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**Author:** [@Vl.cryptomolot](https://forum.datafdn.org/u/Vl.cryptomolot)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 26, 2026, 7:29am UTC](https://forum.datafdn.org/t/story-growth-hub/37399 "2026-02-26T07:29:49Z")

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Hello everyone, we’re launching Story Growth Hub — a sprint-based community initiative designed to help new participants enter the Story ecosystem in a structured way, while supporting organic ecosystem growth through real usage, content, and community-driven contributions. This thread will serve as the main reference post for: what Growth Hub is, why it exists, how to participate, where everything happens, and where to find updates. W…

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## [Validator uptime and stability reports for Story (beta)](https://forum.datafdn.org/t/validator-uptime-and-stability-reports-for-story-beta/37381)

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**Author:** [@STAKEME](https://forum.datafdn.org/u/STAKEME)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [January 27, 2026, 3:00pm UTC](https://forum.datafdn.org/t/validator-uptime-and-stability-reports-for-story-beta/37381 "2026-01-27T15:00:23Z")

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STAKEME team launched a new tool that helps validators clearly demonstrate their real uptime and on-chain performance, and makes validator evaluation easier for the community and the Story Foundation team during delegation rounds and application reviews. With this tool, validators can generate public, shareable performance reports that include: • validator uptime and stability over time • signed and missed blocks (based on real on-c…

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## [Easeflow | Validator Introduction](https://forum.datafdn.org/t/easeflow-validator-introduction/37454)

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**Author:** [@P\_S](https://forum.datafdn.org/u/P_S)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 26, 2026, 1:39pm UTC](https://forum.datafdn.org/t/easeflow-validator-introduction/37454 "2026-01-26T13:39:13Z")

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Overview Validator Name: easeflow Operator ID(s): storyvaloper1gs7gl4aju873utx4pd7qhy3a6cmnja6d95rx0h Website: https://www.easeflow.io Twitter: https://x.com/easeflowHQ - @easeflowHQ Infrastructure Type: Enterprise Bare metal + dedicated cloud Regions: Europe + North America + Asia Experience Operating Since: 2022 Networks Validated: 30+ Story Mainnet Uptime: \>99.9% Story Ecosystem Contributions easeflow enables running Story…

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## [VALIDEXIS | Validator Introduction](https://forum.datafdn.org/t/validexis-validator-introduction/37346)

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**Author:** [@validexis](https://forum.datafdn.org/u/validexis)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 26, 2026, 5:53am UTC](https://forum.datafdn.org/t/validexis-validator-introduction/37346 "2026-01-26T05:53:25Z")

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Overview Validator Name: VALIDEXIS Website: validexis.com Twitter: x.com/validexis Infrastructure Type: Bare metal (self-owned hardware) Regions: Middle East (UAE / Dubai), Africa Security Certs: • Independent third-party infrastructure verification (StakingRewards-style validator assessment), demonstrating high operational reliability and security standards • ISO 27001 certification — currently in progress Our infrastructure is…

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## [NodesHub | Validator Introduction](https://forum.datafdn.org/t/nodeshub-validator-introduction/37445)

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**Author:** [@NodesHub](https://forum.datafdn.org/u/NodesHub)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 23, 2026, 1:44am UTC](https://forum.datafdn.org/t/nodeshub-validator-introduction/37445 "2026-01-23T01:44:23Z")

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Overview Validator Name: NodesHub Operator ID(s): NA NA \[ locked | \] Website: https://nodeshub.online/ Twitter: https://x.com/Nodes\_Hub Infrastructure Type: \[ Bare metal \] Regions: \[ North America | Europe | Asia \] Security Certs: \[ ISO27001 \] Certified data centers Experience Operating Since: \[ 2023 \] Networks Validated: \[ 40+, Monad, Near, Cosmos, Osmosis, Atomone, Lava etc. \] Story Mainnet Uptime: \[ NA \] Story Testne…

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## [Story Dashboard](https://forum.datafdn.org/t/story-dashboard/37441)

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**Author:** [@Krews](https://forum.datafdn.org/u/Krews)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 22, 2026, 5:57pm UTC](https://forum.datafdn.org/t/story-dashboard/37441 "2026-01-22T17:57:52Z")

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We built a public dashboard for Story that makes it easy to track validator performance, weekly changes, snapshots, and decentralization in one place. Link: https://story-dashboard.krews.xyz/story What you’ll find 1) Validators (Mainnet-Aeneid) https://story-dashboard.krews.xyz/story/validators A clean overview of the active set and key network metrics: Active Validators, APR, Min Stake, Avg. Commission Time-series charts with 7D /…

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## [Foundation Delegation Program (Part 3): Validator Questionnaire](https://forum.datafdn.org/t/foundation-delegation-program-part-3-validator-questionnaire/37356)

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**Author:** [@jack-story](https://forum.datafdn.org/u/jack-story)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 21, 2026, 2:37am UTC](https://forum.datafdn.org/t/foundation-delegation-program-part-3-validator-questionnaire/37356 "2026-01-21T02:37:40Z")

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Foundation Delegation Program – Validator Questionnaire Following our initial announcement and evaluation framework overview, we’re pleased to release the Validator Questionnaire – the next step in the updated Foundation Delegation Program. Thank You to Our Validator Community Before diving in, we want to extend our sincere thanks to all validators who have participated in the forum discussions and posted their introductions publicly i…

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## [F5 Nodes | Validator Introduction](https://forum.datafdn.org/t/f5-nodes-validator-introduction/37420)

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**Author:** [@f5nodes](https://forum.datafdn.org/u/f5nodes)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 19, 2026, 11:27pm UTC](https://forum.datafdn.org/t/f5-nodes-validator-introduction/37420 "2026-01-19T23:27:27Z")

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Overview Validator Name: F5 Nodes Operator ID(s): storyvaloper1uedu096l5ysn487p0uavp028qxaem7qjux734c \[ unlocked \] Website: https://f5nodes.com Twitter: https://x.com/f5nodes Infrastructure Type: Dedicated bare metal servers across all regions Regions: South America (Buenos Aires), Asia Pacific (Singapore), Europe (France) Security Certs: Not ISO/SOC certified, but we enforce strict internal security protocols with 24/7 monitori…

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## [Figment | Validator Introduction](https://forum.datafdn.org/t/figment-validator-introduction/37419)

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**Author:** [@Figment](https://forum.datafdn.org/u/Figment)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 19, 2026, 9:33pm UTC](https://forum.datafdn.org/t/figment-validator-introduction/37419 "2026-01-19T21:33:23Z")

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Overview Validator Name: Figment Operator ID(s): Storyvaloper1ed9jq6gjrs3ggcdkw95772vdh65rlutp9tf067 - \[ locked \] Website: https://www.figment.io/ Twitter: https://x.com/Figment\_io - @Figment\_io Infrastructure Type: Bare metal Regions: North America Security Certs: SOC2\*\* | ISO27001\*\* Experience Operating Since: 2018 Networks Validated: 70+ Story Mainnet Uptime: 100% Story Testnet (Iliad/Odyssey): Yes, uptime 100% Story Ec…

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## [AiNodes | Validator Introduction](https://forum.datafdn.org/t/ainodes-validator-introduction/37418)

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**Author:** [@ainodes](https://forum.datafdn.org/u/ainodes)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 19, 2026, 8:52pm UTC](https://forum.datafdn.org/t/ainodes-validator-introduction/37418 "2026-01-19T20:52:33Z")

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Overview Validator Name: AiNodes Operator ID(s): storyvaloper19sawxh7m7xwgk4gl8yvqfkth274k970fyjqkyf, unlocked Website: https://ainodes.tech Twitter: https://x.com/ainodestech Infrastructure Type: Hybrid (Dedicated and Cloud providers) Regions: Global: North America, South America, Africa, Europe, Asia. Security Certs: SOC2 compliant infrastructure through top-tier providers (Google Cloud, Digital Ocean, OVH, Hetzner, Latitud…

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## [Pro-nodes75 | Validator Introduction](https://forum.datafdn.org/t/pro-nodes75-validator-introduction/37417)

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**Author:** [@Slav](https://forum.datafdn.org/u/Slav)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 19, 2026, 8:39pm UTC](https://forum.datafdn.org/t/pro-nodes75-validator-introduction/37417 "2026-01-19T20:39:01Z")

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Overview Validator Name: pro-nodes75 Operator ID(s): storyvaloper1xw4ymujf9f8cpu9k0n98fk0k3zwpcezy8xgzjm - locked Website: https://node75.org/\*\* Twitter:\*\* https://x.com/theNode75 Infrastructure Type: \[ Bare metal | Dedicated cloud | Hybrid \] Regions: \[ North America | South America | Europe | Asia | Africa \] Security Certs: None Experience Operating Since: 2020 Networks Validated: 14, such as: Althea, Aztec, Gravity Bridge, T…

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## [Kgnodes | Validator Introduction](https://forum.datafdn.org/t/kgnodes-validator-introduction/37416)

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**Author:** [@kgnodes](https://forum.datafdn.org/u/kgnodes)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 19, 2026, 8:12pm UTC](https://forum.datafdn.org/t/kgnodes-validator-introduction/37416 "2026-01-19T20:12:31Z")

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Overview Validator Name: \[ kgnodes \] Operator ID(s): storyvaloper160gkahgmh3canqp5zwy5gcukdr6lu30vw5vlff \[ locked \] Website: https://kgnodes.xyz Twitter: https://x.com/kgnodes Infrastructure Type: Bare metal | Dedicated cloud Regions: Europe | Asia Security Certs: None Experience Operating Since: 2023 Networks Validated: 10+ Story Mainnet Uptime: \[N/A (Preparing to join)\] Story Testnet (Iliad/Odyssey): \[ Yes, \>99% \] Story E…

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## [Nomis | Validator Introduction](https://forum.datafdn.org/t/nomis-validator-introduction/37414)

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**Author:** [@Amensun](https://forum.datafdn.org/u/Amensun)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 19, 2026, 7:15pm UTC](https://forum.datafdn.org/t/nomis-validator-introduction/37414 "2026-01-19T19:15:31Z")

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Overview Validator Name: Nomis Operator ID(s): storyvaloper1l25wz4ylftwnry803844p87ntm3v4yehr8kwax \[unlocked\] Website: https://nomis.cc Twitter: https://x.com/0xnomisInfrastructure Type: Infractructure, Dedicated cloud, Regions: Multi-region (cloud-based redundancy) Security Certs: SOC2 and/or ISO27001 Ready. Network Security: Enterprise DDoS protection (e.g., Cloudflare/WAF on major cloud providers) Disaster Recovery: Automate…

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## [Unleash | Validator Introduction](https://forum.datafdn.org/t/unleash-validator-introduction/37413)

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**Author:** [@alex\_unleash](https://forum.datafdn.org/u/alex_unleash)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 19, 2026, 4:59pm UTC](https://forum.datafdn.org/t/unleash-validator-introduction/37413 "2026-01-19T16:59:31Z")

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Unleash Protocol | Validator Introduction Overview Validator Name: Unleash Protocol Operator ID(s): storyvaloper1tg8g8drxjk0mltsm5gzhca56mkqlr6ht30uegp - unlocked Website: https://unleashprotocol.xyz Twitter: https://x.com/UnleashProtocol GitHub: https://github.com/unleash-protocol Infrastructure Type: Dedicated + Bare Metal Regions: Decentralized regionally across \[ \*e.g., Asia, Europe, US\* \] via diverse providers to prevent si…

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## [DELIGHT LABS | Validator Introduction](https://forum.datafdn.org/t/delight-labs-validator-introduction/37408)

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**Author:** [@bryan\_delightlabs](https://forum.datafdn.org/u/bryan_delightlabs)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 19, 2026, 1:58pm UTC](https://forum.datafdn.org/t/delight-labs-validator-introduction/37408 "2026-01-19T13:58:21Z")

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Overview Validator Name: DELIGHT LABS Operator ID(s): DELIGHT | Locked: storyvaloper1df2mfsey6cyy7hkct5csg6sdexecvmmlq4xgu2 DELIGHT: storyvaloper1cl3r267clwtrzghwrzl594cjxhexjxmwa7z4yr Website: https://delightlabs.io Twitter: https://x.com/delightlabs\_io Infrastructure Type: Dedicated cloud + Baremetal Regions: Asia, North America Security Certs: None Experience Operating Since: 2019 Networks Validated: 28 Story Mainnet Uptim…

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## [Silent | Validator Introduction](https://forum.datafdn.org/t/silent-validator-introduction/37403)

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**Author:** [@silent](https://forum.datafdn.org/u/silent)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 18, 2026, 7:28pm UTC](https://forum.datafdn.org/t/silent-validator-introduction/37403 "2026-01-18T19:28:03Z")

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Overview Validator Name: silent Operator ID(s): storyvaloper1vgykqre7ycurf5etjhrr5m0p2llgy78zq3eegl \[ locked \] Website: https://silentvalidator.com Twitter: https://x.com/Ethexploring Infrastructure Type: Bare metal Regions: Europe Security Certs: None Experience Operating Since: 5 years+ Networks Validated: 20 Story Mainnet Uptime: 99.9%+ Story Testnet (Iliad/Odyssey): Yes, uptime 99.9%+ Story Ecosystem Contributions V…

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## [Luganodes l Validator Introduction](https://forum.datafdn.org/t/luganodes-l-validator-introduction/37400)

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**Author:** [@Luganodes](https://forum.datafdn.org/u/Luganodes)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 18, 2026, 10:25am UTC](https://forum.datafdn.org/t/luganodes-l-validator-introduction/37400 "2026-01-18T10:25:22Z")

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Overview Validator Name: Luganodes Operator ID(s): storyvaloper1wecxge8crsuh4r4ag8aett5vn68yjtaqlaezgj \[ locked \] storyvaloper15gwm3sdzsmsv7a9vp0xkufel0xw804xs0gk99c \[ unlocked \] Website: https://www.luganodes.com Twitter: https://x.com/luganodes Infrastructure Type: Bare metal Regions: Europe Security Certs: SOC2 TYPE II , ISO27001:2022 Experience Operating Since: 2023 Networks Validated: 50+ Story Mainnet Uptime: 100% Sto…

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## [P2P.org Team | Validator Introduction](https://forum.datafdn.org/t/p2p-org-team-validator-introduction/37398)

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**Author:** [@kamil\_chmielowiec](https://forum.datafdn.org/u/kamil_chmielowiec)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 18, 2026, 1:39am UTC](https://forum.datafdn.org/t/p2p-org-team-validator-introduction/37398 "2026-01-18T01:39:10Z")

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Overview Validator Name: P2P.org Operator ID(s): storyvaloper19rjwed7akztg96rtrulsdlygta0jhhwtaeetee \[unlocked\] storyvaloper1ca0fmr0ne3h5gh2gs3h5333ux98ymf2pyxa2py \[locked\] Website: https://www.p2p.org Twitter: https://x.com/P2Pvalidator Infrastructure Type: Hybrid setup Regions: Global distribution Security Certs: https://trust.p2p.org Experience Operating Since: 2018 Networks Validated: 40+ Story Mainnet Uptime: 99.9% Stor…

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## [CoreNode Team | Validator Introduction](https://forum.datafdn.org/t/corenode-team-validator-introduction/37397)

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**Author:** [@Gokhan\_molla](https://forum.datafdn.org/u/Gokhan_molla)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 17, 2026, 6:27pm UTC](https://forum.datafdn.org/t/corenode-team-validator-introduction/37397 "2026-01-17T18:27:20Z")

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Overview Validator Name: \[ CoreNode \] Operator ID(s): storyvaloper... \[ locked | unlocked \] Website: https://corenodehq.com Twitter: https://x.com/corenodeHQ Infrastructure Type: \[ Bare metal | Dedicated cloud | Hybrid \] Regions: \[ North America | South America | Europe | Asia \] Security Certs: \[ SOC2 | ISO27001 | None \] Experience Operating Since: \[ 2020 \] Networks Validated: \[ https://explorer.corenodehq.xyz/ \] Story Mainn…

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## [Hazen Network Solutions | Validator Introduction](https://forum.datafdn.org/t/hazen-network-solutions-validator-introduction/37396)

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**Author:** [@hazen](https://forum.datafdn.org/u/hazen)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 17, 2026, 6:01pm UTC](https://forum.datafdn.org/t/hazen-network-solutions-validator-introduction/37396 "2026-01-17T18:01:40Z")

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Overview Validator Name: \[ Hazen Network Solutions \] Operator ID(s): Waiting for Mainnet selection and delegation Website: https://www.hazennetworksolutions.com/ Twitter: https://x.com/haznftofficial Infrastructure Type: Hybrid Regions: North America, Europe, Asia Security Certs: None (implementing best practices and security protocols) Experience Operating Since: 2019 Networks Validated: 30+ Mainnet and Testnet Total Story M…

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## [OshVanK | Validator Introduction](https://forum.datafdn.org/t/oshvank-validator-introduction/37394)

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**Author:** [@OshVanK](https://forum.datafdn.org/u/OshVanK)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 17, 2026, 12:55pm UTC](https://forum.datafdn.org/t/oshvank-validator-introduction/37394 "2026-01-17T12:55:51Z")

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Overview Validator Name: \[ OshVanK \] Operator ID(s): \[Pending - requires initial delegation to activate on Story mainnet\] Website: https://www.oshvank.xyz/ Twitter: https://x.com/Oshvank Infrastructure Type: Hybrid (Utilizing a robust mix of Dedicated and Cloud providers for maximum redundancy) Regions: Global (North America, Europe, Asia) Security Certs: SOC2 compliant infrastructure through top-tier providers (Google Cloud, Het…

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## [Story Validator Resources](https://forum.datafdn.org/t/story-validator-resources/37393)

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**Author:** [@Cumulo](https://forum.datafdn.org/u/Cumulo)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 16, 2026, 3:18pm UTC](https://forum.datafdn.org/t/story-validator-resources/37393 "2026-01-16T15:18:14Z")

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This resource aggregates tools, dashboards, documentation, and operational references shared by Story validators across testnet and mainnet. It has been maintained and continuously updated since the very first Story testnet, evolving alongside the network itself. As the chain has grown and transitioned into mainnet, the same dataset has been expanded, reviewed, and kept current to reflect real validator usage and contributions. The re…

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## [KYVE Public Good Funding | Validator Introduction](https://forum.datafdn.org/t/kyve-public-good-funding-validator-introduction/37392)

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**Author:** [@KYVE\_Foundation](https://forum.datafdn.org/u/KYVE_Foundation)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 16, 2026, 9:33am UTC](https://forum.datafdn.org/t/kyve-public-good-funding-validator-introduction/37392 "2026-01-16T09:33:34Z")

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Overview Validator Name: KYVE Public Good Funding Operator ID(s): storyvaloper1rtjqcyn66mukvxs4rasw0rnhrl0u99kw788eul locked storyvaloper1gwqrrup4gvyjf59kew84grdlgjvexktxrn5fnp unlocked Website: https://www.kyve.network Twitter: https://x.com/KYVENetwork Infrastructure Type: Bare metal Regions: Europe Security Certs: Enterprise-grade security protocols (SSH key-based authentication, hardware security modules, and 24/7 monitor…

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## [Mugglenodes | Validator Introduction](https://forum.datafdn.org/t/mugglenodes-validator-introduction/37391)

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**Author:** [@mugglenodes](https://forum.datafdn.org/u/mugglenodes)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 15, 2026, 8:29pm UTC](https://forum.datafdn.org/t/mugglenodes-validator-introduction/37391 "2026-01-15T20:29:37Z")

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Overview Validator Name: Mugglenodes Operator ID(s): \[Pending - requires initial delegation to activate on Story mainnet\] Website: https://mugglenodes.com/ Twitter: https://x.com/mugglenodes Infrastructure Type: Cloud-based Regions: USA Security Certs: Infrastructure with 24/7 monitoring and controls aligned to SOC 2 standards; consistent uptime via Node Studio. Experience Operating Since: 2024 Networks Validated: NEAR Story Ma…

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## [META POOL | Validator Introduction](https://forum.datafdn.org/t/meta-pool-validator-introduction/37390)

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**Author:** [@Pablo\_meta\_pool](https://forum.datafdn.org/u/Pablo_meta_pool)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 15, 2026, 5:06pm UTC](https://forum.datafdn.org/t/meta-pool-validator-introduction/37390 "2026-01-15T17:06:09Z")

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Overview Validator Name: Meta Pool Operator ID(s): storyvaloper1r2et7a5a4fqwpkltnnyyz7qhaxd2g5w0j7ps04 Website: https://www.metapool.app/ Twitter: https://x.com/meta\_pool Infrastructure Type: Bare metal Regions: Canada East Security Certs: Deployed in ISO/IEC 27001 certified data centers with SOC 2 programs. Meta Pool does not hold ISO/SOC certifications, internal controls are designed to align with common industry security expect…

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## [Informal Systems Validator](https://forum.datafdn.org/t/informal-systems-validator/37389)

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**Author:** [@Matthew\_McGrath](https://forum.datafdn.org/u/Matthew_McGrath)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 15, 2026, 3:43pm UTC](https://forum.datafdn.org/t/informal-systems-validator/37389 "2026-01-15T15:43:29Z")

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Overview Validator Name: Informal Systems Operator ID(s): storyvaloper18n5s0ypa28whj4xjllpqpetzmxq2fnyv49qdww (unlocked) Website: https://informal.systems/ Twitter: https://x.com/informalinc Infrastructure Type: Bare metal Regions: North America Security Certs: None Experience Operating Since: 2018 Networks Validated: 25 Story Mainnet Uptime: 99.9 Story Testnet (Iliad/Odyssey): No Story Ecosystem Contributions Our team was…

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