According to Willem Schroé, CEO of Botanix Labs, more than 50 candidates were evaluated before selecting the initial 16, based on their technical capabilities, track record, and strength in running critical infrastructure.
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Botanix’s founding federation includes 16 globally distributed organizations such as Galaxy, Fireblocks, Alchemy, Kiln, Antpool, XBTO, and UTXO Management, chosen for their technical strength and decentralization alignment.
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Botanix evaluated over 50 candidates for validator roles and selected 16 based on security standards, technical performance, and global distribution, with many lacking prior ties to the team.
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