Meta Pool Launches Node Studio 2.0 to Democratize Validation on NEAR: Over $6 Million in Delegation for New Validators

Join Meta Pool's Node Studio 2.0 and manage a validator node on NEAR with delegated funds, no technical knowledge required. Earn rewards!

Meta Pool, a leading liquidity and staking ecosystem on the NEAR Protocol blockchain, today announced the launch of the second cohort of its Node Studio program. Under the slogan “Running a node is now power. Power for everyone,” the campaign aims to recruit and train new validators, democratizing access to network governance and rewards.

The program seeks to debunk the myth that operating a validator node is reserved only for developers or large capital holders. Thanks to Meta Pool's Node Studio tool, the process of launching a validator on NEAR is greatly simplified, requiring minimal technical knowledge. The initiative has a total fund of 2.52 million NEAR tokens (approximately $6.5 million) that will be delegated to selected participants for a one-year program.

Validators to Strengthen Decentralization

"Node Studio 2.0" has a clear goal: to onboard new validator nodes. The initiative is strategically targeted at four key audiences to ensure robust and representative decentralization:

• Independent Validators: Developers, Web3 enthusiasts, DAOs, and crypto funds with their own capital.

• Emerging Validators: Active community members and educators who can receive support from DAOs for initial capital.

• Women Validators: Leaders, educators, and new participants in Web3 ecosystems, with a specific focus on increasing network diversity.

• Frontier Market Validators: Builders and enthusiasts in LATAM, Africa, India, and Southeast Asia, key regions for NEAR's global growth.

“The validator revolution is not about complexity. It's about who dares to validate the future,” commented a Meta Pool spokesperson. “With Node Studio, we turn spectators into key players. It's not only an opportunity for financial growth through delegations and rewards but also for building community, gaining visibility, and actively contributing to the ecosystem.”

Incentives and Competition: The "Node Commitment Bounty"

To incentivize excellence, the program will include a "Node Commitment Bounty" that will reward the top 5 validators of the cohort with additional NEAR tokens, stablecoins, and mpDAO tokens. This prize will recognize those participants who demonstrate exceptional commitment in terms of uptime, community contribution, and innovation.

A Campaign with Multiple Events and Strategies

The program launch, which began on September 30, 2025, is supported by a robust marketing campaign including:

• Launch Events: A Twitter Space on October 7 to present the program with NEAR Protocol's support.

• Educational Content: Explanatory threads on Twitter detailing the benefits, the selection scoring matrix, and success stories.

• Gamification: A live "Who Wants to Be a Validator?" quiz on October 9, where pre-registrants can compete for node subsidies.

• Promoting Diversity: A "Women Validate Future" live panel and demonstration on October 16, with 5 spots reserved for women validators.

• Practical Training: A "Validator Bootcamp Express" on October 21 on Discord to prepare applicants.

Campaign messages like “#RunTheFuture”, “Stop watching. Start validating” and “60 slots. No excuses” aim to create a sense of urgency and opportunity.

Call to Action for the Community

The application window for the Node Studio 2.0 program is open until October 24, 2025. Those interested in becoming validators and joining the new wave of decentralization on NEAR can apply via the official form.

About Meta Pool

Meta Pool is the leading staking and liquid liquidity ecosystem on the NEAR Protocol blockchain. Its mission is to provide secure and efficient staking solutions while driving network decentralization. Through products like Node Studio, Meta Pool empowers a broader user base to actively participate in the governance and security of NEAR.