Expanding the rswETH Operator Set

Meet the rswETH node operators.

Sep 9, 2024

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Swell

rswETH just got more decentralized.

More node operators have been onboarded to strengthen our staking infrastructure.

As with the swETH node operators, these operators met rigorous Onboarding Criteria, which include robust operational capabilities, security protocols, experience in validator management, utilizing underrepresented clients, and geographical distribution.

Why This Matters

Decentralization is vital for enhancing security and censorship resistance in blockchain networks. By adding new operators that meet our high onboarding standards, we are distributing responsibility across a more diverse set of validators. This reduces risks associated with centralization and improves the robustness of our liquid restaking product, rswETH — bringing us closer to achieving a truly decentralized and resilient Ethereum network.

Below is a complete list of brief overview of the node operators that make up our diverse and decentralized operator set for rswETH.

‍InfStones

Headquarters: Palo Alto, USA

InfStones operates across multiple blockchain networks with a focus on institutional-grade staking infrastructure.

Everstake

Headquarters: Kyiv, Ukraine

Everstake operates over 8,000 nodes across more than 70 blockchains and has been instrumental in initiatives like the "Aid for Ukraine" campaign, which raised over $60 million for the country during its time of need.

A41

Headquarters: Singapore

A41 focuses on creating resilient validator infrastructure for decentralized systems, emphasizing support for emerging blockchain networks and protocols.

Finoa Consensus Services

Headquarters: Berlin, Germany

Finoa is a regulated crypto custodian, offering secure staking services to institutional clients. Their focus on compliance and security makes them a trusted player in the European blockchain space. Finoa Consensus Services is the Finoa unit focused on building blockchain infrastructure.

Luganodes

Headquarters: Lugano, Switzerland

Luganodes specializes in highly secure validator infrastructure, working closely with local Swiss data centers and promoting the country's growing blockchain ecosystem.

PierTwo

Headquarters: Australia

PierTwo brings a strong focus on high-performance blockchain infrastructure, particularly in local data centers.

P2P Validator

Headquarters: Cayman Islands

P2P Validator supports more than 30 blockchain networks and emphasizes decentralization by using a variety of EL and CL clients to promote diversity within the networks they validate.

Chorus One

Headquarters: Zug, Switzerland

Chorus One operates across multiple Proof-of-Stake networks and offers a platform for institutional staking, supporting an open financial system through their infrastructure.

Strengthening the Swell Ecosystem with SSV

In addition to geographical distribution and minority client utilization, these new operators will be implementing SSV technology. This technology splits validator keys into multiple parts, ensuring that no single operator has full control over the validator. This innovation will make our network more robust and resistant to single points of failure, enhancing both security and decentralization.‍

Learn more about SSV

‍Supporting Leading AVS‍

In the coming weeks, our newly onboarded operators will launch their Eigenlayer Operators and begin staking with some of the leading AVS platforms. These include: