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- Simple renewal process available at MetaPool voting portal
Action required: Check your voting status and renew if needed to ensure eligibility for upcoming December distribution.
One week left in November — time to check whether you need to renew your votes! 👀 Get ready for December's distribution — verify and renew your votes now. Follow these simple steps to renew at: 👉 metapool.app/myvotes
Last days of November — time to check whether you need to renew your votes! 👀 Get ready for December's distribution — verify and renew your votes now. Follow these simple steps to renew at: 👉 metapool.app/myvotes
November is almost over, and it's time to check if you need to renew your votes! 👀 Get ready for December's distribution — verify and renew your votes now. Follow these simple steps to renew at: 👉 metapool.app/myvotes
Nightly Releases Q1 Report on NEAR Protocol Node Operations

**Nightly has published its Q1 report** detailing their experience running a node on NEAR Protocol through their Node Studio platform. **Key highlights:** - The report covers operational insights from Nightly's node infrastructure on NEAR - Node Studio was developed with support from NEAR Protocol ecosystem, Openmesh Network, and NEAR Foundation - The platform aims to simplify node deployment and management for validators Node Studio represents Nightly's effort to lower barriers for node operators in the NEAR ecosystem. The Q1 report provides transparency into their node performance and operational metrics. Nightly plans to expand Node Studio's capabilities and onboard additional nodes in future quarters.
Node Studio Simplifies NEAR Protocol Node Operation for $25/Month

**Node Studio** has launched to streamline running Legion City Nodes on NEAR Protocol. **Key Features:** - Deploy a NEAR node in just a few clicks - No technical expertise required - Single, user-friendly interface - Accessible from mobile or desktop - **$25/month** pricing The service eliminates technical barriers for users wanting to operate nodes and build local NEAR communities. Applications for Legion City Nodes close this Friday. [Learn more and apply](https://peppermint-daffodil-e37.notion.site/1f23f29d38d3811f8a47cb4e612c3a19)
Networking Event in Buenos Aires: Staking, Nodes & Web3 Building
**Evento de Networking en Buenos Aires** Se realizará un encuentro de tecnologĂa blockchain el jueves 26 de marzo en Buenos Aires, Argentina. **Detalles del evento:** - Host: @MoleonLeandro - Temas principales: staking, nodos y desarrollo en web3 - Oportunidad para networking y actualizaciĂłn tecnolĂłgica **Registro:** Puedes inscribirte en [este enlace](https://luma.com/0v247lgu) Un espacio ideal para conectar con la comunidad cripto local y mantenerse al dĂa con las Ăşltimas tendencias en tecnologĂa blockchain.
Build Buddies Expands Across Latin America with New Meetups in Mexico and Venezuela
**Build Buddies** is expanding its presence across Latin America with three upcoming community meetups: - **Aguascalientes, Mexico** (March 18): First Build Buddies event in the city, organized in collaboration with @lablockatoon - **Caracas, Venezuela** (March 21): Community gathering scheduled for Saturday - **La Plata, Argentina**: Build Buddies session during the @alephhackathon, hosted by @CriptoLaPlata_ These events follow the successful launch of the first Build Buddies meetup in Mexico City on March 11, hosted by @HerDao_Mexico. Build Buddies provides a space for web3 enthusiasts—from veterans to newcomers—to connect, share ideas, and build community relationships. Full event calendar available at [luma.com/buildbuddies_latam](https://luma.com/buildbuddies_latam)
Conqueror Joins NEAR Protocol Network Through Node Studio Onboarding

**Conqueror has officially joined the NEAR Protocol network**, marking another milestone in Node Studio's validator onboarding program. The announcement confirms Conqueror's commitment to: - Building on NEAR Protocol - Contributing to the ecosystem - Utilizing the NEAR tech stack **Node Studio's Onboarding Progress** This addition follows Node Studio's successful onboarding of 60 new validators to NEAR Protocol in September 2025. The program continues to expand the network's validator base, with preparations underway for a second cohort. For those interested in becoming NEAR validators, Node Studio has published a comprehensive guide on [LearnNear](https://learnnear.club/how-to-run-a-near-validator-node-with-node-studio/).