Overview
Validator Name: J-Node
Operator ID(s):
- storyvaloper13zcl4c4fx2w4969asd7wksrcau3ph6w32jcw0e [ locked ]
Website: https://j-node.net
Twitter: https://x.com/jnode_operator
Infrastructure
Type: Hybrid [ Bare metal ]
Bare Metal Capabilities:
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High-performance servers optimized for low-latency consensus participation
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ECC RAM, NVMe storage, redundant power
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Hardware-level monitoring & live failover capability
Security Practices:
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Strict SSH access control, key-based authentication only
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Dedicated validator-only environment isolation
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Daily encrypted backups and snapshot pipelines
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Continuous monitoring with alerts for performance, missed blocks, disk IO, network anomalies
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Firewalls + rate limiting + real-time intrusion detection
Security Certifications: None (self-managed security following best practices)
Regions: Asia (Singapore, Japan), Europe (Germany)
Security Certs: [ None ] - StakingRewards Verified – independently audited for infrastructure quality, security, and operational reliability.
Experience
Operating Since: [ 2020 ]
Networks Validated: 20+ networks including modular DA networks, data availability layers, storage nodes, EVM rollups, Cosmos chains, and L1s.
Examples include: Story, 0G, Axelar, ZetaChain, Starknet, Kava, Dymension (infrastructure), Initia, Story Testnets, and multiple DA/storage ecosystems.
Story Mainnet Uptime: [ 100% ]
Story Testnet (Iliad/Odyssey): [ Yes, uptime 99,95 % ]
Story Ecosystem Contributions
Direct Contributions:
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Maintained a consistently stable Story mainnet validator with 100% uptime since launch.
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Early tester and participant in Story’s testnet phases with active reporting of validator insights.
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Provided expertise and feedback on delegation frameworks, validator fairness, and decentralization strategies.
Tooling & Infrastructure Contributions (Cross-ecosystem):
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Built advanced monitoring scripts, dashboards, and technical tools used by multiple validator communities.
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Maintains automated snapshot pipelines, RPC infrastructure, and community documentation resources.
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Supports onboarding for new node operators through technical explanations, troubleshooting, and environment configuration.
Community & Developer Support:
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Active presence across Discord, forums, and validator channels.
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Sharing operational knowledge and best practices with new operators.
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Long-term commitment to participating in governance, discussions, and proposal reviews.
Planned Contributions for Story:
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Expand monitoring tools specific to Story validator health and consensus metrics.
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Provide multilingual community tutorials to support global accessibility (Vietnamese + English).
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Create operator guides and reliability frameworks as Story’s validator set evolves.
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Support ecosystem growth with infrastructure services if required (RPC, snapshots, or analytics dashboards).
Why Delegate to Us?
J-Node stands out through a combination of 100% uptime, infrastructure excellence, and demonstrated long-term commitment to decentralized networks.
With years of professional validator experience, audited verification through StakingRewards Verified (blue check), and continuous contributions to ecosystem tooling and community support, we operate with transparency, reliability, and a strong alignment with Story Protocol’s vision.
Delegating to J-Node supports a validator that not only performs at the highest technical standard but also invests meaningful effort into the growth and decentralization of the entire Story ecosystem.