WalletConnect Network Expands with Six New Node Operators
WalletConnect Network Expands with Six New Node Operators
馃攼 New Guardians Join Forces
WalletConnect Network announces the addition of six new node operators: Coinage, AhnLab ABC, Republic, P2P Validator, Fireblocks, and Animoca Brands.
These operators bring specialized expertise in:
- Staking infrastructure
- Digital asset custody
- Gaming platforms
- Asset tokenization
- Network infrastructure
This expansion represents a significant step toward WalletConnect's goal of achieving a fully decentralized, permissionless network architecture. The new operators will help strengthen network security and community ownership.
1/ We鈥檙e welcoming six new node operators to the WalletConnect Network: @coinage_x_daic, @AhnLab_ABC, @joinrepublic, @P2Pvalidator, @FireblocksHQ, and @animocabrands. This strengthens the foundation for a more secure, decentralized, and community-owned future.
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WalletConnect Launches Major Community Campaign with Layer3
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WalletCon Returns to Buenos Aires
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