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Why it matters

Validators are the backbone of proof-of-stake networks but they're almost invisible in most knowledge resources. People staking tokens want to know who's running their validator, how reliable it is, and what other chains the operator supports. Researchers tracking decentralization need to see stake distribution and operator concentration. Structuring validators as entities in Geo makes this infrastructure layer visible and queryable.

What to publish

  • Create entities for the top validators across major PoS networks

  • For each validator, publish:

    • Validator name or identity

    • Operator — link to Company or Person entity (create if needed)

    • Networks validated (Ethereum, Solana, Cosmos chains, etc.)

    • Total stake or delegated amount per network

    • Commission rate

    • Validator address(es)

    • Website URL

    • Uptime or performance track record if available

    • Whether they offer liquid staking

  • Link validators to:

    • The operator Company/Person entity

    • The network Project entities they validate

    • Relevant Topics (e.g. staking, proof of stake, MEV, liquid staking)

  • Cover the major operators:

    • e.g. Lido (via node operators), Coinbase Cloud, Figment, Chorus One, P2P, Kiln, Everstake, Allnodes, stakefish, Blockdaemon

Scope

Top 50–100 validators by stake across Ethereum, Solana, and Cosmos. Prioritize professional operators that validate on multiple chains.

Potential sources

Rated.network, beaconcha.in, Solana Beach, Mintscan (Cosmos), validator operator websites, staking provider directories, Etherscan beacon chain deposits.