đĄ Why Node Studio Program Matters?
It's not just about adding validators â it's about fundamentally reshaping who gets to secure blockchain networks.
Let's talk about decentralization, community power, and the future of NEAR Protocol đ đ§”

For years, running a validator node has been gatekept by:
đčTechnical complexity
đčHigh capital requirements
đčInfrastructure expertise
đčDeveloper-only knowledge
This centralized power in the hands of a few institutions and tech experts.
That changes now đđ
Node Studio Program democratizes validation
We are not just onboarding validators â we are empowering:
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Community members
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Builders without deep DevOps experience
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Entrepreneurs
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Regional leaders
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Women in Web3
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First-time node operators
Everyone can participate đ
@NEARProtocol Community-run nodes aren't just technical infrastructure đ»
They represent:
đ Geographic distribution
đłïž Governance participation
đȘ Skin in the game
đ€ Aligned incentives
đ Network resilience
When communities run nodes, they OWN the network â not just use it.
@NEARProtocol Node Studio isn't theoretical đ
We've onboarded validators who are:
đïž Building products on NEAR
đ Leading regional communities
đ©âđ» First-time node operators
đ Educators spreading Web3 knowledge
đ Entrepreneurs growing ecosystems
Each one strengthens the network differently
@NEARProtocol Imagine @NEARProtocol secured by hundreds of community validators across 50+ countries, representing diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and missions.
That's not fantasy.
That's what Node Studio is building â one validator at a time đ
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