# MictoNode | Validator Introduction

**URL:** <https://forum.datafdn.org/t/mictonode-validator-introduction/37320>\
**Category:** Introductions\
**Tags:** validator\
**Created:** [December 20, 2025, 6:26pm UTC](https://forum.datafdn.org/t/mictonode-validator-introduction/37320 "2025-12-20T18:26:23Z")\
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**Author:** ![MictoNode](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex010/user_avatar/forum.datafdn.org/mictonode/32/13798_2.png) [@MictoNode](https://forum.datafdn.org/u/MictoNode)\
**Post date:** [December 20, 2025, 6:26pm UTC](https://forum.datafdn.org/t/mictonode-validator-introduction/37320/1 "2025-12-20T18:26:23Z")

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## Overview

**Validator Name:** MictoNode  
**Operator ID(s):**

- `storyvaloper1tn8dcth2hf4t3at2j2p9t5s9pt9eeevql9mj5f` [_locked_]

**Website:** `https://mictonode.com`  
**Twitter:** `https://x.com/onurnft0`

## Infrastructure

**Type:** Hybrid (Bare Metal & Dedicated Cloud)  
**Regions:** Europe (Primary: Austria, Poland, Germany) | US (Available upon request)  
**Security Certs:** None

## Experience

**Operating Since:** 2023  
**Networks Validated:** 30+ (Including active, archived, mainnet, and testnet networks)  
**Story Mainnet Uptime:** N/A (Preparing to join)  
**Story Testnet (Iliad/Odyssey):** Yes, ~99.99%

## Story Ecosystem Contributions

- **Comprehensive Services Portal:** Developed and hosted `services.mictonode.com/story-aeneid`, providing automated installation scripts, snapshots, manual update guides, and cheat sheets for the community.
- **Custom Tooling:** Built and deployed a custom API using Uvicorn to enhance data accessibility for Story Protocol.
- **Community Support:** Actively providing technical support to other node operators, specifically assisting users who utilize my scripts and documentation for setup and troubleshooting.
- **Open Source & Development:** Developed proprietary monitoring and alerting tools for internal stability and shared relevant tools on GitHub for public use.
- **Social Engagement:** Actively promoting Story Protocol updates and ecosystem growth on social media channels:
  - `http://x.com/onurnft0/status/1943916967192396215`
  - `http://x.com/onurnft0/status/1889383886125142315`

## Why Delegate to Us?

MictoNode utilizes self-developed monitoring and alerting systems to ensure 24/7 uptime and stability. As an agile individual operator with experience across 30+ networks, I prioritize rapid response times for governance proposals and network upgrades. I combine technical expertise (Python/Automation) with a community-first approach, ensuring a resilient and reliable validator service.

## Links

- `https://aeneid.staking.story.foundation/validators/0x5ccedc2eeaba6ab8f56a928255d2050acb9ce580`
- `https://testnet.story.explorers.guru/validator/storyvaloper1tn8dcth2hf4t3at2j2p9t5s9pt9eeevql9mj5f`