Tokyo, Japan, December 16th, 2024, Chainwire

Blockchain: Data sovereignty, identity, security, governance, and decentralized AI.

• NTT DATA becomes the first global consulting firm to operate a validator node on the NEAR network.
• The collaboration strengthens the security, decentralization, and scalability of the NEAR protocol through Meta Pool’s Enterprise Node Operators (ENO) program.
• This milestone drives the integration of decentralized AI and data sovereignty, marking a new era for blockchain and Web3.

In a new chapter for blockchain technology, NTT DATA has partnered with Meta Pool, a leader in liquid staking solutions, as part of its Enterprise Node Operators (ENO) program. This initiative connects leading companies with NEAR Protocol’s decentralized ecosystem to enhance its infrastructure and security. With this alliance, NTT DATA becomes the first global technology consultancy to operate a validator node on this network.

“This collaboration with NEAR positions us as pioneers in transaction validation within a leading blockchain network. It enables us to co-create innovative solutions with our clients in key sectors such as banking, finance, and telecommunications”, stated Juan José "JJ" Miranda, Web3 Director at the Digital Technology Innovation Lab of NTT DATA.

By joining NEAR, NTT DATA enters the world of staking to include a leading network in the fields of decentralized artificial intelligence, sovereignty, and scalability. NTT DATA’s reliable infrastructure and technical expertise enhance the decentralization and trustworthiness of the NEAR ecosystem.

Enterprise Node Operator Program: Professionalizing the NEAR Ecosystem

The Enterprise Node Operators (ENO) program, developed by Meta Pool, is an initiative designed to professionalize and decentralize the NEAR ecosystem by onboarding renowned companies that contribute high-level infrastructure. Operating a validator node not only ensures transactions on the network but also enhances NEAR’s scalability, resilience, and institutional adoption.

Meta Pool, known as the leading liquid staking provider on NEAR, has played a crucial role in bridging the blockchain ecosystem with business leaders. Through the ENO program, companies like NTT DATA not only validate transactions but also actively contribute to building a robust and secure blockchain.

“The partnership with NTT DATA is a significant milestone for our ENO program. Their consulting expertise and technical capabilities elevate the professionalization of NEAR to new heights as we continue building a truly decentralized ecosystem”, said Claudio Cossio, co-founder of Meta Pool.

Innovation in Decentralized AI and Data Sovereignty

One of the key focus areas of the NEAR ecosystem, driven by Meta Pool, is the integration of decentralized artificial intelligence with data sovereignty. This allows users to take full control of their data while accessing an open platform to develop and manage AI projects.

By participating in the ENO program, NTT DATA becomes a key player in exploring new applications of AI and blockchain in critical sectors. This approach aligns with the mission of NEAR and Meta Pool to build a more inclusive, transparent, and accessible digital future.

NEAR: The Technological Foundation of a New Era in Blockchain

The NEAR protocol stands out as a scalable, efficient, and environmentally friendly blockchain, designed to support decentralized applications for millions of users. Its sharding technology enables the efficient processing of large transaction volumes, avoiding congestion and improving the user experience.

This alliance among NTT DATA, NEAR, and Meta Pool strengthens their commitment to developing a high-performance blockchain capable of supporting advanced applications in AI, security, and decentralized governance.

About Meta Pool

Meta Pool is a multi-chain liquid staking ecosystem and a DAO with multi-chain governance on NEAR and Ethereum. It offers Vote-to-Earn governance rewards, Liquid Staking Tokens on Ethereum, NEAR, Solana, Aurora, ICP, and Q, and Solana's first restaking aggregator, supporting mpSOL, jitoSOL, bSOL, and SOL. Meta Pool makes liquid staking simple and accessible across multiple blockchains, with plans for further expansion.

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