Node Studio Program Cohort #3
Meta Pool × NEAR Foundation
Become one of the 60 new validators joining the NEAR network with Node Studio Program
Program Overview
Why Join Node Studio?
1
Run a NEAR validator with zero infrastructure overhead
2
Receive delegation, incentives, and ongoing support
3
Join a curated cohort backed by Meta Pool & NEAR Foundation
What is Node Studio?
Simplify your journey to become a validator
No coding. No server setup. Just you, your wallet, and a chance to be part of the NEAR Protocol blockchain.
Node Studio is the easiest way to run a validator on blockchain networks. You don't need technical skills or prior experience — we take care of the hard stuff so you can focus on earning rewards.
One-click node deployment
No server management required
24/7 monitoring and support
Extra Rewards
Extra Incentives: Node Commitment Bounty
Earn more on top of your regular validator rewards
Validators continue earning standard NEAR validation fees.
On top of that, Node Studio rewards the best-performing validators every month with an additional community bounty.
On top of that, Node Studio rewards the best-performing validators every month with an additional community bounty.
How it Works
- ~4,140 NEAR distributed quarterly as extra incentives
- Performance is measured over a 3-month period (quarter)
- Top 4 validators each month receive equal rewards
- Performance based on ecosystem & community contributions
Quarterly Rewards
- 🏅 Top 4 validators: ~1,035 NEAR each (per quarter)
- Payout: 50% stablecoins + 50% mpDAO tokens (locked 300 days)
4
Winners Monthly
~259
NEAR Per Winner
Requirements
Eligibility Criteria
01
Node Studio Infrastructure
Deploy and manage validator using OpenMesh infrastructure
02
New NEAR Validator
Must be new addition to NEAR network
03
Operational Commitment
Willingness to actively operate, monitor, and grow a validator
04
Delegation Growth
Attract additional private delegation to grow stake
Performance Scoring System
Additional Delegation
1 point per 500 NEAR staked (cumulative)
Twitter Spaces
3 points per session
Social Posts
2-4 points per post (varies by platform)
YouTube Videos
4 points per video
Events (30-99)
8 points per event
Events (100+)
20 points per event
Key Information
Program Details
Program Duration
12 months
Starting April 1, 2026
Delegated Tokens
40,000 NEAR Tokens
Per validator allocation
Validator Obligations
- Maintain validator performance and participate in program activities
Timeline
Program Timeline
1
Feb 2, 2026
Program announcement & applications open
2
Mar 20, 2026
Applications close
3
Feb 15 - Mar 27
Validator selection process
4
Apr 1, 2026
Program launch
5
Apr 1, 2027
Program conclusion
Apply to Become a NEAR Validator
Applications open February 2, 2026
Limited to 60 validators
Limited to 60 validators
Contact: Francisco Tronelli
TG: @Frannzoo