Following efforts to boost decentralization on the NEAR protocol, Deutsche Telekom, a renowned telecommunication company, has announced its partnership with Meta Pool, a leading liquid staking solution.
According to an official announcement today, the partnership is part of the Enterprise Node Operator (ENO) program. Hence, Deutsche Telekom is the first telecommunications giant to operate a validator node on NEAR, a layer 1 blockchain built to host decentralized applications for millions of users.
Featuring a multi-chain liquid staking ecosystem, Meta Pool developed the ENO program to connect established industry leaders with the decentralized ecosystem. As such, the partnership marks a milestone in Meta Pool’s mission to transform the decentralized ecosystem while elevating NEAR’s technology to new levels of scalability and security through trusted industry partnerships.
Notably, Meta Pool’s collaboration with Deutsche Telekom provides NEAR with enterprise-grade infrastructure that boosts both network reliability and performance.
Bridging the Gap Between Traditional and Decentralized Worlds With ENO
According to the announcement, Meta Pool has designed the Enterprise Node Operator (ENO) program to create a robust and resilient network on NEAR through partnerships with industry leaders. The program focuses on bridging traditional and decentralized worlds.
While Deutsche Telekom is now part of the initiative, it will provide NEAR with the necessary infrastructure to support decentralized applications at scale. This, apparently, opens doors for new advancements in AI, blockchain scalability, and multi-chain interoperability.
Notably, Deutsche Telekom’s integration with the NEAR network aims to secure blockchain and AI solutions that empower users. The partnership propels users for a privacy-focused, decentralized future championed by industry leaders committed to the transformative power of blockchain.
Oliver Nyderle, Head of Digital Trust & Web3 Infrastructure at Deutsche Telekom MMS, made remarks on the initiative, saying;
“NEAR stands out as an ecosystem that shares our vision of combining blockchain and AI with a decentralized approach that prioritizes data privacy and security…Together, we’re breaking new ground and building a future that connects these technologies in ways never seen before.”
Meta Pool’s co-founder, Claudio Cossio, emphasized on the significance of the partnership, saying,
“This partnership is a turning point for NEAR, Meta Pool, and our Enterprise Node Operator program…With Deutsche Telekom’s world-class infrastructure expertise, we’re taking NEAR’s protocol to unprecedented levels of decentralization and resilience.”