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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We selected our first 16 Federation partners based on two core principles: security and decentralization,” he added. “In addition to in-depth security due diligence and analysis of all node operators, Botanix prioritized entities with strong reputations in cryptographic infrastructure, a proven ability to run secure, reliable nodes, and a globally distributed footprint.

The full founding Botanix federation includes Botanix, Galaxy, Fireblocks, Alchemy, XBTO, Antpool, UTXO Management, Kiln, Chorus One, UndefinedXBlockPI, DAIC, Pier Two, Stakin, Vertex, Stake.fish, and Hashkey Cloud.

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.