AiNodes Validator Grant

 

AiNodes Validator Grant

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.

 

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).

What You Get

• 1 month of Solana testnet validator node access

• Dedicated bare-metal server with 99.9% uptime SLA

• 1 Gbit/sec bandwidth

• Advanced monitoring, including:

  • Validator balance tracking

  • Vote account balance tracking

  • Slot performance

  • Voting activity and skip-rate monitoring

  • Vote account setup assistance

• Validator consulting from the AiNodes team:

  • Mainnet readiness review

  • Guidance on SFDP positioning

  • Infrastructure and community advice

  • Priority technical support

• No setup fees

Who It's For

• Teams preparing to launch a Solana validator on mainnet

• Projects integrating with Solana core infrastructure

• Hackathon or accelerator teams moving to production

• Builders applying to the Solana Foundation Delegation Program (SFDP)

Requirements

• Short project or team introduction

• Clear intent to run a mainnet validator

• Public Twitter or Discord for verification

• (Optional) Reference from a known contributor or community member in the Solana ecosystem

 

How to Claim the Grant

• Contact us to activate your grant:
  • Telegram: @IgorKachura
  • Twitter: @ainodestech
  • Email: ik@ainodes.tech
• We’ll set up a private chat with our infrastructure team to coordinate setup.
• A quick onboarding call will be scheduled to align on expectations, validator goals, and SFDP readiness.
• We’ll launch your Solana testnet validator node and provide access.
  • Optionally, feel free to share that you received the AiNodes grant on your socials, we’ll be happy to repost and support your validator journey.
• During the grant period, you’ll receive ongoing consulting and support to help you prepare for mainnet and the Solana Foundation Delegation Program.

Capacity and Timeline

• Up to 4 teams per month

• Response time: up to 5 business days

About AiNodes

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).

• Website: https://app.ainodes.tech

• Twitter: https://x.com/ainodestech