Overview
Validator Name: Helios Stake
Operator ID(s): storyvaloper1xwsqjcn4s5zns7lh9gzk07kxu3nlywdksrq3rd - unlocked
Website: https://helios-stake.org
Twitter: https://x.com/helios_stake
Infrastructure
Type: Hybrid, with dedicated infrastructure across multiple providers, and bare metal locally.
Regions: Decentralized across Europe and Asia to ensure geographic redundancy.
Security Certs: Our underlying datacenters are ISO 27001, ISO 9001, and ISO 14001 certified.
Experience
Operating Since: 2024. While Helios was just recently established, our core engineering team has been validating networks and building infrastructure since 2020.
Networks Validated: 5+ layer-1 networks, including Injective, Celestia, Penumbra, Lumera, Lava, Zigchain and Somnia. In the past, our team has validated for 30+ chains in Cosmos ecosystem.
Story Mainnet Uptime: We haven’t participated yet
Story Testnet (Iliad/Odyssey): Yes. We participated in both Iliad and Odyssey phases (including Validator Races) maintaining 99.9% uptime.
Apart from providing infrastructure and development services, we also have experience in driving ecosystem growth through active builder engagement, event organization, and community platform development. We’ve onboarded over 5,000 real members across X, Discord, and Telegram for our partners, hosted 80+ AMAs and spaces with leading Layer 1 projects, and organized 8+ builder events with 500+ total participants. Highlights include Movement Vietnam — Let’s MOVE Vietnam, Movement Community Meetup, and AI Insights with Movement — connecting 300+ local builders and strengthening Movement’s presence in Vietnam, as well as the Somnia Developer Meetup, which educated 30+ new developers and established foundations for future collaboration. Beyond events, we also developed Somdu, a dedicated Somnia fan community that hosts ongoing contests, AMAs, and collaborations — resulting in 80+ livestreams, 4,000+ user posts, and 100+ active contributors.
Story Ecosystem Contributions
Helios Stake is a foundational contributor to Story Network. We combine the reliability of a veteran node operator with the innovation of technical builder.
- We were active participants in the Story Validator Races from the very beginning. By participate in validating the network and other activities in early stages, we contributed to the network stability and help the core team identify edge cases before Mainnet.
- We also provide critical “plumbing” that other validators and developers rely on to interact with the chain, including high-performance Public RPC & API endpoints, Node Snapshots and Documentation, which ensure the network remains accessible and syncable for all users.
- We also leverage out software our software development background to build custom indexers, explorers solutions as well as validator tools, actively improving the developer experience on Story. We are committed to building on top of Story’s IP protocols.
- We also have responsibility to bridge the gap between complex infrastructure and end-users, by being active in the Discord and other developer channels, assisting new node operators with troubleshooting and configuration.
- We are also ready to bring our multi-chain experience and proven infrastructure practices to Story, not just as a validator but as an active ecosystem partner. Drawing from past work onboarding thousands of members, hosting developer-focused events, and nurturing engaged fan communities around other Layer 1 projects, we aim to launch Story-themed campaigns, AMAs, meetups, and contributor programs that make Story feel welcoming, active, and accessible to both new users and advanced builders.
Why Delegate to Us?
Although Helios Stake is a newly established validator, our team draws on years of professional experience across multiple Layer 1 networks, upholding a zero-slashing record and strong operational performance. We combine technical reliability with a builder-driven approach, contributing not only high-quality infrastructure but also active support for the developer and user communities around Story. Delegating to us means backing a validator that not only performs securely and transparently, but also represents the spirit of Story itself: a network that opens doors for small yet professional builders dedicated to long-term growth and innovation.