Enterprise-Grade Validator Node Setup & Management
Maximize staking rewards and secure the network with our 99.9% uptime guarantee.
We handle the 24/7 complexity, so you can focus on growth.
Running a validator node is a critical responsibility with significant financial implications. The technical complexity, security risks, and 24/7 monitoring demands are immense. A single misstep can lead to slashing penalties and loss of staked assets. Errna provides a comprehensive, fully-managed validator node service that eliminates this operational burden. We leverage over two decades of infrastructure management experience to deliver unparalleled reliability, security, and performance, ensuring your assets are protected and your rewards are maximized. Let our experts handle the infrastructure, while you reap the benefits.
Why Entrust Your Validator Nodes to Errna?
When millions in staked assets are on the line, "good enough" isn't an option. You need an infrastructure partner with a proven track record in security, reliability, and high-stakes operations. We've been managing critical systems since 2003, bringing an unparalleled depth of expertise to the blockchain space.
Ironclad Security
Your validator keys are your most critical asset. We employ a multi-layered security strategy, including secure key management, hardened infrastructure, and 24/7 threat monitoring to protect you from both external attacks and internal errors. Our SOC 2 and ISO 27001 certifications are a testament to our commitment.
99.9% Uptime Guarantee
Downtime means missed rewards and potential penalties. We architect our validator infrastructure for high availability with automated failover and multi-region redundancy. We stand by our performance with a financially-backed Service Level Agreement (SLA).
Proactive Slashing Protection
Slashing is the biggest financial risk for any validator. Our automated systems and expert oversight are designed to prevent the conditions that lead to slashing, such as double-signing. We protect your stake as if it were our own.
24/7 Expert Monitoring
Blockchain networks never sleep, and neither do we. Our global team of on-call engineers and automated alerting systems monitor your node's health, performance, and network status around the clock, ensuring immediate response to any issue.
Multi-Chain Expertise
The blockchain ecosystem is diverse. Our team has deep, hands-on experience deploying and managing nodes across a wide range of PoS networks, from Ethereum and Solana to Polkadot and emerging L1s. We understand the unique nuances of each protocol.
Optimized for Performance
Being a validator isn't just about being online; it's about performance. We fine-tune every aspect of the node, from hardware selection to network peering, to ensure you have the highest probability of being selected for block proposals and attestations, maximizing your rewards.
Seamless Network Upgrades
Hard forks and network upgrades can be stressful and risky. We handle the entire process for you, performing upgrades with zero downtime strategies to ensure your node remains in sync and operational without any intervention required from your team.
Transparent Reporting
Gain complete visibility into your validator's performance and earnings. We provide custom dashboards and regular reports detailing uptime, rewards generated, and key performance metrics, so you always know how your investment is performing.
Decades of Infrastructure Experience
Since 2003, we've been the trusted partner for managing mission-critical infrastructure for startups and Fortune 500 companies. We bring this legacy of enterprise-grade discipline, process maturity (CMMI Level 5), and reliability to the world of Web3.
Our Comprehensive Validator Node Services
We offer an end-to-end suite of services to cover every aspect of the validator lifecycle. From initial strategy to ongoing optimization, we provide a complete, hands-off solution for individuals and institutions.
Secure Node Deployment & Strategy
We build your validator infrastructure on a foundation of security and resilience, tailored to your specific network and staking goals.
- Initial Node Consultation & Strategy: We analyze your goals and the specific network requirements to design a validator strategy that balances performance, cost, and security.
- Secure Validator Node Deployment: Our experts handle the complete setup process, from provisioning secure hardware to configuring the node software according to protocol best practices.
- Multi-Cloud & Bare Metal Setup: We offer flexible deployment options across major cloud providers (AWS, Google Cloud, Azure) or on dedicated bare metal servers for maximum performance and control.
- Automated Failover & Redundancy: We architect high-availability setups with instant, automated failover to a hot standby, ensuring your node remains online even in the event of a hardware or regional outage.
24/7 Management & Proactive Monitoring
Our core managed service ensures your node operates flawlessly without requiring any of your team's time or attention.
- 24/7 Proactive Monitoring & Alerting: We use a sophisticated suite of tools to monitor every aspect of your node's health in real-time, from CPU usage to peer count, catching potential issues before they impact performance.
- Network Upgrade & Patch Management: We take full responsibility for all software updates and network upgrades, scheduling and executing them to ensure zero downtime and continuous compliance with the network protocol.
- Governance & Proposal Voting Management: As part of our service, we can execute votes on governance proposals according to your direction, ensuring your voice is heard in the network's evolution.
- Disaster Recovery & Backup Planning: We implement and regularly test robust backup and disaster recovery plans, ensuring your validator can be restored quickly and safely in a worst-case scenario.
Advanced Security & Performance Optimization
We go beyond basic setup to actively protect and enhance your validator's performance and security posture.
- Slashing Prevention & Mitigation: Our primary operational goal is to protect your stake. We use a combination of software safeguards, robust processes, and expert oversight to prevent slashing events.
- Validator Key Management Solutions: We provide secure solutions for managing your validator keys, including options for hardware security modules (HSMs) and clear separation of duties for key handling.
- Performance Optimization & Tuning: We continuously analyze your node's performance and fine-tune its configuration to maximize attestation and block proposal success rates, directly increasing your staking rewards.
- Comprehensive Security Audits: We conduct regular security audits of the entire validator infrastructure, performing penetration testing and vulnerability scanning to identify and remediate any potential weaknesses.
Custom & Scalable Blockchain Solutions
For clients with unique or large-scale needs, we provide custom-built solutions and supporting infrastructure.
- RPC Node Deployment: We can deploy and manage dedicated, high-performance RPC nodes for your applications, providing reliable and fast access to blockchain data.
- Staking-as-a-Service Platform Development: For institutions looking to offer staking to their own customers, we can build and manage the entire white-label Staking-as-a-Service platform.
- Custom Performance Dashboards: We build and provide you with a secure, real-time dashboard that gives you a transparent view of your validator's performance, uptime, and rewards accumulation.
Our Streamlined 4-Step Onboarding Process
We've refined our process to be efficient, transparent, and secure, getting your validator node online and earning rewards in the shortest possible time while maintaining the highest standards of diligence.
Discovery & Strategy
We begin with a deep-dive consultation to understand your staking goals, risk tolerance, and the specific requirements of your chosen network. We then architect a custom deployment plan and security model tailored to your needs.
Secure Deployment
Our DevOps experts execute the deployment plan, provisioning infrastructure, hardening the operating system, installing and configuring the client software, and establishing secure key management protocols. Every step is documented and follows our strict security checklists.
Monitoring & Handover
Once the node is live and synced, we integrate it into our 24/7 monitoring platform. We provide you with access to your custom performance dashboard and walk you through the reporting so you have full transparency from day one.
Ongoing Management
With your node fully operational, our team takes over all day-to-day management. This includes proactive monitoring, applying updates, managing network upgrades, and providing you with regular performance and rewards reports. You can be completely hands-off, confident your asset is in expert hands.
Technologies We Master & Networks We Support
Our expertise spans the full spectrum of technologies required for robust validator operations, and we have hands-on experience with today's leading Proof-of-Stake networks.
Supported Blockchains
Cloud & DevOps Infrastructure
Monitoring & Alerting
Proven Success in High-Stakes Environments
Our results speak for themselves. We are the trusted infrastructure partner for leading DeFi protocols, emerging blockchains, and institutional investors who demand the highest levels of performance and reliability.
Securing a Top-50 DeFi Protocol's Staking Infrastructure
Industry: Decentralized Finance (DeFi)
Client Overview: A rapidly growing DeFi lending protocol with over $500 million in Total Value Locked (TVL). Their native token is used for staking to secure the network, and validator reliability is paramount to maintaining user trust and protocol stability.
"Errna's team is world-class. They transitioned our entire validator set with zero downtime and have delivered flawless performance ever since. Their proactive approach to security and maintenance gives us complete peace of mind."
- Alex Royce, CTO, DeFi Lending Protocol
The Problem
The client's internal DevOps team was struggling to manage a growing set of validator nodes while also developing the core protocol. They experienced two minor downtime incidents that, while not causing slashing, eroded community confidence and consumed valuable developer time.
Key Challenges
- Ensuring zero-downtime during migration from self-managed to outsourced infrastructure.
- Implementing a robust, geographically distributed setup to mitigate regional risks.
- Establishing 24/7 monitoring and an on-call rotation capable of immediate incident response.
- Hardening the infrastructure against targeted attacks common in the DeFi space.
Our Solution
Errna designed and executed a phased migration to a fully-managed, high-availability infrastructure:
- Deployed a primary and failover validator cluster in separate AWS regions.
- Implemented a custom monitoring suite with protocol-specific alerts for issues like low peer count or missed attestations.
- Established a secure key management system using AWS KMS and strict access controls.
- Took over all maintenance, including client updates and OS patching, managed through a rigorous change control process.
Providing Rock-Solid Genesis Validator Infrastructure for a New L1 Blockchain
Industry: Blockchain & Cryptocurrency
Client Overview: A venture-backed Layer-1 blockchain project preparing for its mainnet launch. The success of their launch depended on having a stable, secure, and performant set of genesis validators to bootstrap the network.
"The mainnet launch was the most critical moment in our company's history. Errna was more than a vendor; they were a true partner. Their expertise was invaluable, and the network has been perfectly stable from the very first block."
- Dr. Evelyn Morton, Founder & CEO, L1 Blockchain Project
The Problem
The client's core team was focused on finalizing the protocol code and coordinating with their community and investors. They lacked the specialized DevOps resources to build and manage the critical launch-day validator infrastructure themselves.
Key Challenges
- Building a reliable infrastructure from scratch for a brand-new, untested network.
- Coordinating deployment and activation precisely at the moment of the genesis block creation.
- Ensuring the initial validators were secure from day one to prevent launch-day exploits.
- Providing performance data and stability reports to the core team in real-time during the launch.
Our Solution
Errna acted as the client's dedicated infrastructure team for the mainnet launch:
- Worked closely with the client's engineers to understand the specific requirements of their protocol.
- Deployed 10 genesis validator nodes across three different cloud providers to ensure decentralization.
- Conducted multiple testnet dress rehearsals to perfect the launch-day runbook.
- Provided a dedicated "war room" communication channel during the launch for real-time coordination.
Building a Diversified Staking Portfolio for an Institutional Crypto Fund
Industry: FinTech & Asset Management
Client Overview: A crypto-focused investment fund managing over $100 million in digital assets. They wanted to generate yield on their PoS holdings but needed an institutional-grade, compliant, and secure way to do so across multiple blockchains.
"Errna provides the institutional-grade operational diligence we require. Their transparent reporting is perfect for our auditors, and their multi-chain capability allows us to deploy capital efficiently across the ecosystem. They are a key partner in our yield generation strategy."
- Marcus Prince, Head of Digital Assets, Crypto Fund
The Problem
The fund's primary expertise was in financial analysis and investment strategy, not technical infrastructure management. They couldn't risk their investors' capital on self-managed nodes and needed a single, trusted partner who could handle operations across their entire PoS portfolio.
Key Challenges
- Deploying and managing validators across five different blockchain networks simultaneously.
- Providing consolidated reporting on rewards and performance suitable for financial audits.
- Ensuring a security posture that met the stringent requirements of their compliance team.
- Scaling operations up or down quickly as the fund's asset allocation changed.
Our Solution
Errna developed a "Staking-as-a-Service" solution tailored to the fund's needs:
- Created a master dashboard for the fund to view the performance of all their validators across all networks in one place.
- Set up segregated, dedicated infrastructure for each blockchain to ensure network isolation.
- Worked with their compliance team to document all security procedures and provide necessary evidence for audits.
- Established a flexible monthly engagement model that allowed them to easily add or decommission validators as their investment strategy evolved.
What Our Clients Say
"The technical expertise and professionalism of the Errna team are second to none. They manage our entire validator infrastructure, allowing our core developers to focus 100% on building our product. Their service isn't a cost; it's an investment in stability and peace of mind."
VP of Engineering, ScaleUp SaaS Inc.
"As a founder, I need partners I can trust implicitly. Errna's team has been that for us from day one. They handled our entire mainnet validator setup, and the network has been flawless. Their 24/7 availability during the critical launch period was invaluable."
Founder, New L1 Protocol
"We evaluated several 'staking-as-a-service' providers. Errna stood out for their deep infrastructure knowledge and enterprise-grade security processes. Their reporting is clear, their communication is proactive, and their performance is excellent. Highly recommended."
COO, Institutional Crypto Fund
Meet the Experts Securing Your Assets
Your infrastructure is managed by a team of seasoned professionals with deep expertise in cybersecurity, cloud architecture, and blockchain protocols. We don't hire junior admins; we are a team of certified, senior engineers.
Vikas J.
Divisional Manager - ITOps, Certified Expert Ethical Hacker, Enterprise Cloud & SecOps Solutions
Akeel Q.
Manager, Certified Cloud Solutions Expert, AI & Machine Learning Specialist
Arun S.
Lead, Certified Cloud Administration Expert & DevOps Specialist
Frequently Asked Questions
In a Proof-of-Stake (PoS) blockchain, a validator node is a computer that participates in the network's consensus process. It is responsible for verifying transactions, bundling them into new blocks, and proposing these blocks to the chain. In return for this service, validators earn rewards in the network's native cryptocurrency. To become a validator, a user must "stake" or lock up a certain amount of cryptocurrency as collateral, which can be "slashed" or forfeited if the validator acts maliciously or negligently.
While technically possible, it's highly discouraged for several reasons. Validators must be online 24/7/365 with a stable, high-speed internet connection. Any downtime results in missed rewards and potential penalties. Furthermore, the machine must be incredibly secure to protect the validator keys from theft. Managing software updates, security patches, and network forks requires significant technical expertise and constant vigilance. Our service professionalizes this entire operation to eliminate these risks and burdens.
No. We operate on a non-custodial basis. We manage the validator keys required for signing blocks and attestations, but you always retain full control over your withdrawal keys. This means we can operate the validator on your behalf to earn rewards, but we never have the ability to access or move your underlying staked funds. This separation of duties is a critical security feature of our service.
Slashing is a penalty enforced by the blockchain protocol where a portion of a validator's staked funds is destroyed. It typically occurs for two reasons: prolonged downtime or "double-signing" (signing two different blocks at the same height). We prevent this through a multi-pronged approach: 1) High-availability infrastructure with automated failover to prevent downtime. 2) Sophisticated anti-slashing software that prevents the validator from double-signing, even in complex failover scenarios. 3) Rigorous operational procedures and 24/7 monitoring by expert engineers.
Our team has expertise across a wide range of major Proof-of-Stake networks. We have active, production-grade deployments on Ethereum, Solana, Polygon, Polkadot, Cosmos, Avalanche, and more. If you are interested in a network not listed here, please contact us. We are constantly expanding our capabilities and can often support new networks based on client demand.
Our pricing is typically structured as a monthly management fee per validator node. This fee covers all aspects of our service: infrastructure costs, 24/7 monitoring, maintenance, and expert support. For larger institutional clients or those requiring custom solutions, we can create bespoke pricing plans. Please contact us for a detailed quote based on your specific needs.
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