# GO2Pro | Validator Introduction

**URL:** <https://forum.datafdn.org/t/go2pro-validator-introduction/37378>\
**Category:** Validators\
**Tags:** validator\
**Created:** [January 8, 2026, 2:59pm UTC](https://forum.datafdn.org/t/go2pro-validator-introduction/37378 "2026-01-08T14:59:43Z")\
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**Author:** ![GO2Pro](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex010/user_avatar/forum.datafdn.org/go2pro/32/13770_2.png) [@GO2Pro](https://forum.datafdn.org/u/GO2Pro)\
**Post date:** [January 8, 2026, 2:59pm UTC](https://forum.datafdn.org/t/go2pro-validator-introduction/37378/1 "2026-01-08T14:59:43Z")

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## Overview

**Validator Name:** GO2Pro  
**Operator ID(s):** `storyvaloper_tbd` [unlocked]

**Website:** `https://go2pro.xyz/`  
**Twitter:** `https://x.com/GO2Pro_xyz`

## Infrastructure

**Type:** Bare metal  
**Regions:** North America and Europe  
**Security Certs:** Deployed in ISO/IEC 27001 certified data centers with SOC 2 programs. GO2Pro does not hold ISO/SOC certifications — internal controls are designed to align with common industry security expectations and maintained through ongoing operational controls and monitoring.

## Experience

**Operating Since:** 2022  
**Networks Validated:**  
Monad, NEAR — Active  
30+ — Archive  
**Story Mainnet Uptime:** [TBD]  
**Story Testnet (Iliad/Odyssey):** Participated in Iliad and Odyssey phases, uptime 99.9%

## Story Ecosystem Contributions

- Participated in Validator Races II.
- Built operations tooling for the community:
  - Automatic Installer (multi-function).
  - Story Peers Manager.
  - One-line silent setup for Prometheus, Node Exporter, and Grafana via Docker.

- Public RPC & gRPC endpoints.
- Testnet snapshots during the active phase.

## Why Delegate to Us?

GO2Pro is an independent operator with a deep validation background since 2017 (PoW → PoS). We maintain a stable track record across multiple networks and foundation-supported programs.

## Links

- `https://staking.story.foundation/validators/storyvaloper_tbd`
- `https://story.explorers.guru/validator/storyvaloper_tbd`