Welcome to our October Business Newsletter!

Last Month was action-packed, and we’re excited to fill you in on the highlights. On a side note, our team is growing rapidly - don’t miss your chance to be part of it. Head over to our careers page to apply now!

Client Spotlight

OpenLayer Selects InfStones to Strengthen Data Integrity on EigenLayer

InfStones is thrilled to collaborate with OpenLayer, a data layer innovator modernizing data flows for Web2 and Web3 companies. As a validator for OpenLayer's AVS project on EigenLayer, InfStones will enhance the network’s security and reliability with its blockchain expertise. This collaboration also featured a co-hosted event at Consensus 2024 to boost community engagement. Both companies are committed to improving secure, efficient data processing through this collaboration. Read the full article here.

SSV Network Selects InfStones to Integrate DVT Into Safe Stake

InfStones is excited to collaborate with SSV Network to integrate their Distributed Validator Technology (DVT) into InfStones' Safe Stake, enhancing Ethereum staking security and efficiency. This integration leverages SSV’s DVT to decentralize validator operations across globally distributed nodes, ensuring fault tolerance and reducing downtime risks. InfStones will host SSV network operators on the cloud and provide dedicated Execution and Consensus Layer nodes for improved reliability. This collaboration enhances Safe Stake’s performance, security, and resilience. Learn more about the enhanced staking service on our website. Read the full article here.

Waterfall Network Selects InfStones to Simplify Waterfall Node Deployment

We are excited to announce our collaboration with Waterfall Network, allowing users to easily create and manage waterfall nodes on the InfStones platform. Waterfall Network is a decentralized BlockDAG Layer 1 protocol with a unique 2-stage Proof-of-Stake consensus. Running a waterfall node helps decentralize the network and earns rewards in WATER, the native token. Since its launch, Waterfall Network has seen a 339% increase in validators, highlighting its growing popularity. This collaboration provides an enterprise-grade infrastructure for managing waterfall nodes, making participation in governance and staking activities simple for all users. Read the full article here.

Nibiru Chain Selects InfStones to Power the Future of Smart Contracts

We are excited to announce our collaboration with Nibiru Chain, where InfStones has been onboarded as one of its validators. Nibiru Chain is a high-performance Layer 1 blockchain designed for secure and user-friendly decentralized applications. As a validator, InfStones will enhance Nibiru's network security and reliability, allowing users to stake their NIBI tokens with us. This partnership reinforces InfStones' commitment to supporting blockchain ecosystems. We invite the community to participate by staking NIBI through our validator and learning more via our validator page. Read the full article here.

Latest Events

InfStones AMA Recap: Launch of Node Sale Feature with DIN and Lumoz

On August 23, 2024, InfStones launched its new Node Sale DApp, celebrating with an AMA to introduce the platform and simplify node purchases. Hosted by Ann Jiang and featuring insights from Rudy, Director of Product, alongside partners DIN and Lumoz, the AMA covered key aspects of the launch. Rudy explained InfStones' journey as a leading node service provider and how node sales, like Aethir's $65 million success, are transforming project fundraising. He highlighted the seamless user experience of the new DApp and InfStones' vision for a comprehensive Node as a Service (NaaS) solution. Rudy also emphasized InfStones' trustworthiness, rigorous project onboarding, and exclusive benefits like the Node Reward Boost Program offering 10% additional rewards. Read the full article here.

InfStones Attends Token2049 Singapore 2024!

We had an incredible time at TOKEN2049 Singapore 2024, where over 20,000 attendees from 150 countries gathered to explore the latest in Web3 and blockchain. InfStones engaged with global leaders like Vitalik Buterin and Richard Teng, discussing key topics such as the tokenization of real-world assets, stablecoins, DeFi, AI, and Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Networks (DePIN). A major highlight was co-hosting the Monad Eco Mega Party with Kintsu, featuring networking and discussions on decentralized technologies. You can read the full event recap here.

Now Trending

Unveiling CARVS' Alphanet: Comprehensive Guide to Node Services and Airdrops

CARV is revolutionizing decentralized data by combining AI, Web3, and privacy-preserving technologies, allowing users to run CARV nodes and earn rewards. This tutorial covers CARV's architecture, Alphanet, and how early participants can benefit from the airdrop program by delegating CARV licenses. CARV's decentralized infrastructure focuses on secure data management and user sovereignty, with notable adoption by companies like Electronic Arts and AliCloud. CARV Alphanet, deployed on Arbitrum One, serves as a testing ground where participants can earn veCARV tokens as rewards for node delegation. InfStones simplifies the process of running or delegating CARV verifier nodes. Read the full article here.

EigenLayer Opens Season 2 EIGEN Stakedrop Claims

EigenLayer has announced that Season 2 EIGEN stakedrop claims are now open as of September 16, 2024, allowing eligible stakers, operators, ecosystem partners, and community members to claim their EIGEN tokens through March 16, 2025. With EIGEN tokens becoming transferable starting on September 30, 2024, participants can engage more deeply with the EigenLayer ecosystem. To explore the full details of the stakedrop and incentive mechanisms, please refer to our articles:

• Introducing EigenLayer Season 2 Drop: Your Complete Guide
• Introduction of EigenLayer Programmatic Incentives v1

InfStones, as one of the largest EigenLayer node operators by stake, proudly supports numerous AVS and contributes to the network's security and growth.

Swell swBTC Launch

Swell Protocol has launched swBTC, a Bitcoin-based Liquid Restaking Token (LRT) on September 14, 2024, offering yield from Ethereum-based restaking protocols like Symbiotic and EigenLayer. Within 10 days, swBTC achieved over $30 million in total value locked (TVL) and has been integrated into leading DeFi platforms such as PancakeSwap and Curve. Additionally, Swell has confirmed that their Token Generation Event (TGE) will take place later this month. InfStones provides the essential infrastructure for swBTC, helping to bridge Bitcoin with Ethereum's restaking ecosystem, ensuring scalability and security for users.

Introducing UniFi AVS: Puffer Finance Unveils Ethereum’s New Superpower

Puffer Finance has introduced UniFi AVS, a new rollup built on EigenLayer, which dramatically reduces Ethereum transaction confirmation times to 100 milliseconds. This innovation leverages proposer commitments, enabling validators to make strong, economically backed promises, all while maintaining Ethereum’s decentralization. InfStones, as a key node operator for Puffer’s Liquid Restaking Token (LRT) on EigenLayer, plays a pivotal role in supporting and scaling this breakthrough. UniFi AVS not only enhances user experience but also opens up new revenue streams for validators to further increase restaking rewards for our EigenLayer delegators!

Expert Insights

InfStones Leading Role in Node Sales: Overview

Since 2018, InfStones has helped thousands of users launch blockchain nodes across 80+ networks, simplifying blockchain participation. Blockchain nodes validate transactions, maintain ledger copies, and ensure network security, with validator nodes being essential for PoS networks due to their energy efficiency, security, and scalability. Running validator nodes, however, can be technically complex, requiring constant uptime and maintenance. InfStones simplifies this by offering an easy-to-use platform for deploying and managing nodes, enhanced security measures, and strategic collaborations with major blockchain networks. Our goal is to make blockchain technology accessible to a diverse range of participants. Read the full article here.