Deutsche Telekom MMS is partnering with Meta Pool as part of its Enterprise Node Operator (ENO) program, becoming the first telecommunications giant to operate a validator node on the NEAR blockchain. This partnership enhances NEAR’s network security and decentralization and ushers in a new era of enterprise-driven blockchain adoption, powered by Meta Pool.
Meta Pool, the leader in liquid staking solutions at NEAR, developed the ENO program to connect established industry leaders to the decentralized ecosystem. By joining this initiative, Deutsche Telekom is providing NEAR with an enterprise-grade infrastructure that improves network reliability and performance. This partnership marks an important milestone in Meta Pool’s mission to transform the decentralized ecosystem and take NEAR’s technology to new levels of scalability and security through trusted industry partnerships.
A visionary collaboration for decentralized AI and Blockchain innovation
Meta Pool’s ENO program is designed to bridge traditional and decentralized worlds and create a robust and resilient network on NEAR through partnerships with industry leaders. By joining this initiative, Deutsche Telekom is giving NEAR the infrastructure to support decentralized applications at scale, opening doors to new developments in AI, blockchain scalability and multi-chain interoperability.
“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,” said Oliver Nyderle, Head of Digital Trust & Web3 Infrastructure at Deutsche Telekom MMS. “Together we are breaking new ground and building a future that connects these technologies in ways never seen before.”
“This collaboration is a turning point for NEAR, Meta Pool and our Enterprise Node Operator program,” said Claudio Cossio, co-founder of Meta Pool. “With Deutsche Telekom’s world-class infrastructure expertise, we are taking the NEAR protocol to unprecedented levels of decentralization and resilience.”
Why NEAR Protocol? A unique basis for decentralized innovation
NEAR is a powerful, environmentally sustainable Layer 1 blockchain built to host decentralized applications for millions of users. Thanks to its unique sharding technology, NEAR enables fast, energy-efficient transactions, making it a ‘green’ alternative within blockchain technology. NEAR aligns with Meta Pool’s mission to advance accessible, environmentally friendly blockchain solutions that support a more inclusive digital future.
Through Meta Pool’s ENO program, Deutsche Telekom will gain access to cutting-edge blockchain insights, strengthening its leadership in decentralized AI. This partnership reflects a shared commitment to exploring the possibilities of Web3, creating a more transparent, secure and innovative digital world.