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<h1>AiNodes Validator Grant</h1>
Launch your Solana validator with zero infrastructure cost AiNodes.tech offers a $3000 grant in the form of credits, that includes a 1-month Solana testnet validator node plus consulting from our infrastructure team.
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This is a hands-on support program designed for serious builders preparing to operate on mainnet and apply for the Solana Foundation Delegation Program (SFDP).
<h2>What You Get</h2>
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1 month of Solana testnet validator node access
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Dedicated bare-metal server with 99.9% uptime SLA
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1 Gbit/sec bandwidth
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Advanced monitoring, including:
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Validator balance tracking
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Vote account balance tracking
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Slot performance
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Voting activity and skip-rate monitoring
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Vote account setup assistance
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Validator consulting from the AiNodes team:
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Mainnet readiness review
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Guidance on SFDP positioning
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Infrastructure and community advice
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Priority technical support
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No setup fees
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<h2>Who It's For</h2>
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Teams preparing to launch a Solana validator on mainnet
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Projects integrating with Solana core infrastructure
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Hackathon or accelerator teams moving to production
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Builders applying to the Solana Foundation Delegation Program (SFDP)
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<h2>Requirements</h2>
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Short project or team introduction
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Clear intent to run a mainnet validator
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Public Twitter or Discord for verification
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(Optional) Reference from a known contributor or community member in the Solana ecosystem
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<h2>How to Claim the Grant</h2>
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<li>Contact us to activate your grant:
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<li>Telegram: @<a href="https://t.me/IgorKachura">IgorKachura</a></li>
<li>Twitter: @<a href="https://x.com/ainodestech">ainodestech</a></li>
<li>Email: ik@ainodes.tech</li>
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<li>We&rsquo;ll set up a private chat with our infrastructure team to coordinate setup.</li>
<li>A quick onboarding call will be scheduled to align on expectations, validator goals, and SFDP readiness.</li>
<li>We&rsquo;ll launch your Solana testnet validator node and provide access.
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<li>Optionally, feel free to share that you received the AiNodes grant on your socials, we&rsquo;ll be happy to repost and support your validator journey.</li>
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<li>During the grant period, you&rsquo;ll receive ongoing consulting and support to help you prepare for mainnet and the Solana Foundation Delegation Program.</li>
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<h2>Capacity and Timeline</h2>
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Up to 4 teams per month
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Response time: up to 5 business days
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<h2>About AiNodes</h2>
AiNodes is an infrastructure provider supporting over 15 blockchain networks. We operate our own validator on Solana, maintain core infrastructure for Solana-based projects, and advise teams applying to the Solana Foundation Delegation Program (SFDP).
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Website: <a href="https://app.ainodes.tech/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://app.ainodes.tech</a>
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Twitter: <a href="https://x.com/ainodestech" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://x.com/ainodestech</a>
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