⏰ Last Call: NEAR Node Studio Program 2 Closes October 30
⏰ Last Call: NEAR Node Studio Program 2 Closes October 30
⏰ Final Days Left
Final opportunity for LATAM, Africa, and Asia validators
NEAR Protocol's Node Studio Program 2 is approaching its October 30 deadline. This initiative targets validators from emerging markets - specifically Latin America, Africa, and Asia.
Key details:
- 40,000 NEAR delegation per validator
- Maximum 63 validator slots available
- One-year program with Meta Pool & NEAR Foundation support
- Focus on geographic decentralization
Requirements:
- Established Web3 teams or organizations
- Proven validator experience on PoS networks
- Active community presence
- Commitment to network decentralization
The program aims to expand NEAR's validator set from 300 to 500 nodes, strengthening network security and geographic distribution.
Apply now before the window closes.
Decentralization hits harder when it’s global 🌍 ✅ LATAM validates. ✅ Africa validates. ✅ India validates. ✅ SEA validates. Now it’s your turn to run the future. 63 validator slots are waiting for you — Join Node Studio Program 2 Apply now: peppermint-daffodil-e37.notion.site/1f23f29d38d381…
⏳ The clock is ticking — applications close Oct 24. From Nairobi to Lima, from Delhi to Lagos, builders are already launching their validators. Don’t miss the chance to join the @NEARProtocol network. 🌎 The frontier never waits. Apply now: bit.ly/NodeStudio-v2
Running a validator isn’t just a tech move — it’s a power move ⚡ Through Node Studio Program 2, you can transform your stake into real influence, visibility, and rewards inside the @NEARProtocol ecosystem.
Another @NEARProtocol Validator joins the network! ✅ Node Studio Program 2 is actively onboarding validators — have you applied yet? 👀 Apply now: peppermint-daffodil-e37.notion.site/1f23f29d38d381…
「thecoding」is a NEAR Validator thecoding.substack went one step further in its journey to decode open-source, crypto, blockchain, AI, DeFi, privacy, Rust, and related content, now running an active NEAR validator node Read the thread to learn more and learn how to delegate 🧵
Operating a @NEARProtocol validator requires more than just technical skills. It's a commitment to network security and decentralization. Meet the Key Selection Criteria to run a node through the Node Studio Program 2 ⛓️ Read More: medium.com/meta-pool/node…
🌐 Frontier Markets Challenge The next validator wave isn’t coming from Silicon Valley; it’s rising from LATAM, Africa, and Asia. Each validator registration = +1 point for your region. 🏆 The region with the most verified validators before October 24 wins $200 USD in rewards.
⛓️ Esta semana lanzamos oficialmente Node Studio Cohort 2. Estamos democratizando la validación en la red de @NEARProtocol al hacerla accesible para todos, no solo para desarrolladores o usuarios avanzados. Leer nota completa: es.coingape.com/meta-pool-lanz…
NEAR Node Studio Program 2 Applications Close Today - Final Hours for Validator Seats
**Final deadline today** for Node Studio Program 2 applications. After tonight, validator seats lock permanently and the program moves forward without new applicants. **Key details:** - Applications close October 30th (today) - Program targets builders across LATAM, Africa, and Asia - Offers 50,000 NEAR initial delegation - 1-year scaling framework with Meta Pool & NEAR Foundation support - Top 5 performers eligible for commitment bounties up to ~4,563 NEAR **Apply now:** [bit.ly/NodeStudio-v2](https://bit.ly/NodeStudio-v2) *This is the last opportunity to join this validator cohort.*
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🎯 NEAR Guild Proposes Validator Stake Cap
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