Blockhunters | Introduction

Validators Introductions
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Overview

Validator Name: Blockhunters
Operator ID(s):

  • storyvaloper1ya8hfpfmdpg6g65nru9tw529v5k9w5rzc98h3w [ locked ]

Website: https://blockhunters.org
Twitter: https://x.com/BlockhuntersOrg

Infrastructure

Type: Bare metal
**Regions:**Europe
Security Certs: [ SOC2 | ISO27001 ]

Experience

Operating Since: 2021
Networks Validated: 70
Story Mainnet Uptime: 99.9%
Story Testnet (Iliad/Odyssey): *Yes, supporting testnet (99.9%); wave 1 validators elected;

Other active Networks* : Ethereum, Mantra, Atom, Monad, Somnia, IOTA, Bouncebit, Initia, Babylon, Dymension, Axelar etc

Story Odyssey Testnet : As early infrastructure contributors to the Story ecosystem, we deployed RPC endpoints;

Story Mainnet RPC Service: Building on our early involvement, we continue to support the Story ecosystem by operating production-grade RPC infrastructure on mainnet;

Infrastructure public goods: installation guides, endpoints, snapshot & state sync services;

Story Ecosystem Contributions

  • How has your team contributed to the ecosystem beyond validation?
    A. Produced ecosystem media content

    • Podcast episode with TimTimTim
      https://x.com/BlockhuntersOrg/status/1858885404016980340
    • Articles
      https://x.com/BlockhuntersOrg/status/1839291913435840966

    B. Organized and hosted ecosystem-level Twitter Spaces to highlight builders and discussions
    https://x.com/BlockhuntersOrg/status/1863916746920333470

  • If your team has yet to do so, how does your team plan to contribute ?

  • Focus on media-driven ecosystem support, centered around podcasting and writing

  • Initial attempts to collaborate with core Story leadership (Jason, later S.Y. Lee) did not materialize;

  • Forward-looking contribution plan for 2026:

    • Podcast interviews with Story ecosystem projects (apps, infra, tooling, builders)
    • In-depth written articles spotlighting Story ecosystem projects, narratives, and use cases
    • Consistent, long-term content cadence aimed at ecosystem visibility and narrative building

Why Delegate to Us?

Infrastructure-focused company delivering validator operations and public RPC infrastructure, known for great uptime, operational reliability, and long-term ecosystem supporters.

We operate our own private data center, complemented by redundant backup data centers for maximum reliability and resilience.

One of the validators teams that has successfully integrated media alongside infrastructure;

Proven track record:

  • 70+ hours of IRL and online podcasting
  • Sponsored podcast partnership with Semantic Layer
    https://x.com/BlockhuntersOrg/status/1967948968177942597
  • RFC Grant from other Foundation
  • Media operates as a sustainable, independent revenue line
  • Infrastructure and media co-exist in symbiosis, reinforcing long-term validator sustainability and ecosystem growth

Links

  • https://story.explorers.guru/validator/storyvaloper1ya8hfpfmdpg6g65nru9tw529v5k9w5rzc98h3w
  • https://blockhunters.dev/mainnet/story
  • https://blockhunters.dev/testnet/story