# Nodes.Guru | Validator Introduction

**URL:** <https://forum.datafdn.org/t/nodes-guru-validator-introduction/37388>\
**Category:** Validators\
**Created:** [January 13, 2026, 4:07pm UTC](https://forum.datafdn.org/t/nodes-guru-validator-introduction/37388 "2026-01-13T16:07:24Z")\
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**Author:** ![Evgeny\_Garanin](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex010/user_avatar/forum.datafdn.org/evgeny_garanin/32/13813_2.png) [@Evgeny\_Garanin](https://forum.datafdn.org/u/Evgeny_Garanin)\
**Post date:** [January 13, 2026, 4:07pm UTC](https://forum.datafdn.org/t/nodes-guru-validator-introduction/37388/1 "2026-01-13T16:07:24Z")

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## Overview

Validator Name: Nodes.Guru  
Operator ID(s):

- locked: `storyvaloper18fru7pm6mdtgqlfttwxl3d3mwv2nevhtsfl8wh`
- unlocked: `storyvaloper15a68d8dyn92t8jdj4r2km3rrclgznnl4jqk4nr`

Website: [https://nodes.guru](https://nodes.guru)  
Twitter: [https://x.com/NodesGuru](https://x.com/NodesGuru)

## Infrastructure

Type: Bare metal  
Regions: Europe/South America  
Security Certs: None

## Experience

Operating Since: 2020  
Networks Validated: 50  
Story Mainnet Uptime: 99.989%  
Story Testnet (Iliad/Odyssey): Yes, 99%

## Story Ecosystem Contributions

- Nodes.Guru enabled early on-chain **visibility for Story Protocol** by adapting our **multi-chain explorer** at the initial stage of the network [Story Explorers.Guru](https://story.explorers.guru/)

- Collaborated with the Story team to deliver **custom APIs** for data collection and analytics during testnets.

- We continue supporting the Story ecosystem through **technical consulting** and infrastructure assistance.

- [Building the Internet’s IP Infrastructure — The Promise of Story Protocol](https://nodes.guru/blog/building-the-internets-ip-infrastructure-the-promise-of-storyprotocol)

- [Story Protocol and IP Vault — Rethinking How Digital Ownership Works](https://nodes.guru/blog/story-protocol-and-ip-vault-rethinking-how-digital-ownership-works)

- [Intellectual Property at Scale — From Global IP Expansion to Programmable Rights and Story Protocol](https://nodes.guru/blog/intellectual-property-at-scale-from-global-ip-expansion-to-programmable-rights-and-story-protocol)

## Why Delegate to Us?

- At Nodes.Guru we run production infra with focus on uptime, monitoring incident prevention and fast response. It enables us to maintain high uptime.
- We do more than just operating validator nodes:
  - provide tooling that improves network visibility
  - share data access to all parties including independent analytics
  - operators tooling

- Delegation for us means long-term commitment and partnership.  
We grow and improve together by supporting Story Protocol and working on practical technical challenges.

## Links

- Locked:
  - [https://staking.story.foundation/validators/0x3a47cf077adb56807d2b5b8df8b63b73153cb2eb](https://staking.story.foundation/validators/0x3a47cf077adb56807d2b5b8df8b63b73153cb2eb)
  - [https://story.explorers.guru/validator/storyvaloper18fru7pm6mdtgqlfttwxl3d3mwv2nevhtsfl8wh](https://story.explorers.guru/validator/storyvaloper18fru7pm6mdtgqlfttwxl3d3mwv2nevhtsfl8wh)

- Unlocked:
  - [https://staking.story.foundation/validators/0xa774769da49954b3c9b2a8d56dc463c7d029cff5](https://staking.story.foundation/validators/0xa774769da49954b3c9b2a8d56dc463c7d029cff5)
  - [https://story.explorers.guru/validator/storyvaloper15a68d8dyn92t8jdj4r2km3rrclgznnl4jqk4nr](https://story.explorers.guru/validator/storyvaloper15a68d8dyn92t8jdj4r2km3rrclgznnl4jqk4nr)