Deutsche Telekom has made a significant step in the decentralized tech space by partnering with Meta Pool as part of the Enterprise Node Operator (ENO) program.
This collaboration marks Deutsche Telekom as the first major telecommunications company to operate a validator node on the NEAR blockchain, enhancing the network’s security and decentralization efforts.
Meta Pool, known for its liquid staking solutions, developed the ENO program to bring established industry players into the decentralized ecosystem.
By joining the initiative, Deutsche Telekom not only boosts NEAR’s scalability and performance but also strengthens the enterprise-focused adoption of blockchain technology.
Meta Pool is a multi-chain platform offering liquid staking and DAO solutions across multiple networks, including NEAR, Ethereum, Solana, and Aurora.
With this partnership, the company aims to integrate blockchain more effectively into real-world applications, bridging the gap between traditional industries and decentralized networks.
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