Welcome the Validators!
Arch is proud to unveil our groundbreaking inaugural validator set, a group that includes some of the most respected security-focused…
Arch is proud to unveil our groundbreaking inaugural validator set, a group that includes some of the most respected security-focused brands in the decentralized blockchain space.
These trailblazers are leading the way to a new generation of smart contracts and decentralized applications built directly on the Bitcoin base layer, with the help of the Arch execution platform.
Notable names include…
Proof Group, a team of experienced Silicon Valley investors that specialize in supporting founders in aligned structures from day zero, with a deep understanding of the financial technology sector and a proven track record of success in building the future of finance.
“As a validator on Arch Network, Proof Group will help with bootstrapping network security and participate in crucial governance during the launch of their first external testnet. Proof Group looks forward to helping builders tap into the $1tn+ of liquidity on Bitcoin through Arch.”
Juicystake, which provides validator services for some of the largest blockchains, including Solana, Ethereum, Sui, and Aptos. It was founded by Knox Trades, a systems, networking, and cloud architect but, even moreso, a true blockchain maxi.
“This is among one of the most exciting upcoming deployments we have ever been a part of. We are thrilled to be working with the Arch team to bring a more streamlined bitcoin experience to the world.”
Validation Cloud, one of the first node operators to secure the Chainlink Network when it launched in 2019 and was lauded by the network for its “proven performance of helping secure DeFi’s most critical data feeds across multiple blockchains over multiple years.
It was also praised for its work on the Hedera blockchain, with Viv Diwaker, the CIO at the HBAR Foundation, describing it as “well known in the industry for delivering fast, scalable, and intelligent Web3 infrastructure for more seamless and efficient connectivity to blockchain networks.”
Superfast, which specializes in operating validators for high-performance blockchain networks, including Solana and Aptos, as the only operator both on the ground and running high-end hardware in Africa.
“Our commitment extends to staying deeply engaged with builder communities and providing real-time network analytics dashboards to support and enhance community insights. By combining a novel zkVM with a decentralized prover network, Arch will enable bridgeless onchain app development, unlocking DeFi capabilities at Bitcoin’s base layer, and ushering in a new wave of innovation on the network.”
Edgevana, the validator platform offering highly performant infrastructure, tooling, and dashboards for staking on Solana, Avalanche, Filecoin, and Aptos.
Artifact Staking, a provider of next-level infrastructure and bespoke validation services for more than a dozen blockchains, including Solana, Helium, and Harmony.
Orangefin Ventures, which is made up of some of the earliest engineers from one of the biggest cryptocurrency exchanges in the world, using top-of-the-line hardware from its own data center and ASN to consistently be one of the top-performing validators on Solana.
CMS Holdings, a dynamic investment platform that offers a wide range of opportunities in finance, with a special focus on cryptocurrency.
… as well as a number of other proven high performance validators on the Solana network, including Farben and LakeStake.
Building the future of Bitcoin
In May, Arch raised $7M in a round led by Multicoin Capital to build the first bridgeless Bitcoin-native application platform, and is supported by a number of seasoned investors, validators, and developers in the space.
Rather than relying on bridges and Layer 2s that introduce security and centralization risk, Arch is built with the belief that developers will unlock far greater adoption and value by meeting Bitcoin users exactly where they are at: directly on the Bitcoin base layer.
That belief is shared by some of the most innovative builders in Bitcoin, which is why dozens of major projects — from borrowing and lending platforms like Liquidium to NFT marketplaces like Magic Eden — are already choosing to build on Arch.
Our multi-phased Incentivized Testnet is underway!
Read more about the testnet here, and sign up to earn rewards for building on Arch!