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Deutsche Telekom MMS has partnered 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 collaboration enhances $NEAR’s network security and decentralization and signals a new era of enterprise-driven blockchain adoption, powered by Meta Pool.
Meta Pool, a leader in liquid staking solutions on $NEAR, developed the ENO program to connect established industry leaders with the decentralized ecosystem. By joining this initiative, Deutsche Telekom provides $NEAR with enterprise-grade infrastructure that boosts network reliability and performance. This partnership marks a major milestone in Meta Pool’s mission to transform the decentralized ecosystem, elevating $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 was designed to bridge traditional and decentralized worlds, creating a robust and resilient network on $NEAR through partnerships with industry leaders. By joining this initiative, Deutsche Telekom empowers $NEAR with the infrastructure to support decentralized applications at scale, opening doors for new advancements in AI, blockchain scalability, and multi-chain interoperability.
“$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’re breaking new ground and building a future that connects these technologies in ways never seen before.”
“This partnership is a turning point for $NEAR, Meta Pool, and our Enterprise Node Operator program,” said Claudio Cossio, Meta Pool’s co-founder. “With Deutsche Telekom’s world-class infrastructure expertise, we’re taking $NEAR’s protocol to unprecedented levels of decentralization and resilience.”
Why $NEAR Protocol? A Unique Foundation for Decentralized Innovation
$NEAR is a high-performance, 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, eco-friendly blockchain solutions that support a more inclusive digital future.
Through Meta Pool’s ENO program, Deutsche Telekom gains access to cutting-edge blockchain insights, reinforcing its leadership in decentralized AI. This partnership reflects a shared commitment to exploring Web3 possibilities, creating a more transparent, secure, and innovative digital world.