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

For years, running a validator node has been gatekept by: 🔹Technical complexity 🔹High capital requirements 🔹Infrastructure expertise 🔹Developer-only knowledge This centralized power in the hands of a few institutions and tech experts. That changes now 👀🔓

Node Studio Program democratizes validation We are not just onboarding validators — we are empowering: ✅ Community members ✅ Builders without deep DevOps experience ✅ Entrepreneurs ✅ Regional leaders ✅ Women in Web3 ✅ First-time node operators Everyone can participate 🌐

@NEARProtocol Community-run nodes aren't just technical infrastructure 💻 They represent: 🌍 Geographic distribution 🗳️ Governance participation 💪 Skin in the game 🤝 Aligned incentives 🔗 Network resilience When communities run nodes, they OWN the network — not just use it.

@NEARProtocol Node Studio isn't theoretical 👀 We've onboarded validators who are: 🏗️ Building products on NEAR 🌐 Leading regional communities 👩‍💻 First-time node operators 🎓 Educators spreading Web3 knowledge 🚀 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 — one validator at a time 🌐