Meta Pool DAO Advances NEAR Protocol Decentralization With Successful Launch of Second Edition of Node Studio Program

The initiative has integrated 64 new validator nodes into the NEAR network, marking a milestone in strengthening the ecosystem

Meta Pool DAO (mpDAO), the leading solution for liquid staking in NEAR Protocol, announced the official launch and successful completion of the second round of staking on NEAR Protocol, announced the official launch and successful completion of the second cohort of its Node Studio Program (NSP#2). This strategic initiative has integrated 64 new validator nodes into the NEAR network, marking a crucial milestone in strengthening the decentralization of the ecosystem.

The completion of NSP#2 has led NEAR Protocol to reach an all-time high of approximately 370 active validators. This significant increase demonstrates that running a validator node is becoming one of the simplest and most impactful ways to join the NEAR ecosystem. The 64 selected participants represent a diverse mix of communities, startups, companies, and builders with a strong presence both inside and outside the ecosystem.

To ensure the contribution and stability of these new operators, each participant in NSP#2 received an initial minimum delegation of 40,000 NEAR tokens. In addition, the program's integration with the mpDAO liquid staking solution allows new validators to scale their stake and participation efficiently. allows new validators to scale their stake and participation efficiently, optimizing performance.

A key ally in simplifying this process is Node Studio, the platform that removes technical and operational barriers. Node Studio facilitates the onboardingof validators by offering non-custodial infrastructure, competitive pricing, and simplified configuration, allowing validators to focus on their core business. of validators by offering non-custodial infrastructure, competitive pricing, and simplified configuration, allowing more actors to contribute to the security and governance of the network.

"The resounding success of NSP#2, which has added 64 new validators to our network, is a clear statement of our commitment to decentralization. At Meta Pool DAO, we are actively removing barriers so that any builder or community can contribute to the security and resilience of NEAR," said the Meta Pool DAO Leadership Team. They added:

"We will continue to empower our users to become active node operators on the NEAR Protocol mainnet, paving the way for a more robust, distributed, and inclusive network."

The Node Studio Program will continue to be a key pillar for the expansion and development of a more democratic and secure NEAR ecosystem.

About Meta Pool DAO:

Meta Pool is the leading liquid staking solution for NEAR Protocol. It allows users to stake their NEAR tokens while receiving the stNEAR liquidity token, which can be freely used in DeFi applications, maximizing capital efficiency and contributing fundamentally to the security and decentralization of the network.