Deutsche Telekom Validates Injective Blockchain
Deutsche Telekom's Subsidiary Validates Injective Blockchain
Deutsche Telekom MMS, a subsidiary of the European telecommunications giant Deutsche Telekom, has become a validator for the Injective layer-1 blockchain. This significant development underscores the growing institutional adoption of Web3 technologies.
Expanding Injective's Network Security
As a validator, Deutsche Telekom MMS will participate in securing the Injective network by:
- Validating transactions
- Participating in on-chain governance
- Staking INJ tokens
Injective CEO Eric Chen expressed enthusiasm about this partnership, highlighting its significance in the increasing institutionalization of Web3. He stated that this move demonstrates the growing understanding of the reliability and security that decentralized blockchains offer, particularly crucial for financial applications.
Oliver Nyderle, Head of Web3 Infrastructure at Deutsche Telekom MMS, emphasized the company's commitment to fostering true decentralization and leveraging its infrastructure to enhance network security. This aligns with Deutsche Telekom's broader exploration of blockchain technologies.
Strategic Partnerships and Institutional Adoption
With the addition of Deutsche Telekom MMS, Injective now boasts 60 validators, a group that includes prominent players like Kraken and Binance. This expansion showcases a significant step toward broader institutional acceptance within the blockchain ecosystem.
Injective, a layer-1 blockchain built for finance using a proof-of-stake (PoS) consensus mechanism, continues to attract key players. This partnership builds upon Deutsche Telekom's existing engagement in the crypto space, including its role as a validator for Polygon and Celo, and its operation of a Bitcoin node and mining activities powered by renewable energy.
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Key Metrics:
- Deutsche Telekom Market Cap: Approximately $178 billion
- Deutsche Telekom Mobile Customers: 252 million worldwide
- Injective Validators: 60