Deutsche Telekom, valued over $180 billion, is enhancing its Web3 involvement by becoming a validator on Injective, a blockchain focused on decentralized finance and real-world asset tokenization.
Why Deutsche Telekom is on Injective Blockchain
Being one of the largest telecom providers globally with operations in over 50 countries and 252 million mobile customers, Deutsche Telekom brings unparalleled infrastructure and expertise to Injective. The integration of traditional telecom infrastructure with blockchain strengthens Injective as an institutional-grade network, making it more attractive for enterprises exploring decentralized finance.
How Deutsche Telekom Supports Injective
By running a validator node, Deutsche Telekom MMS plays a key role in:
- Securing the Injective network by validating transactions and ensuring consensus. - Enhancing network uptime and reliability with its enterprise-grade infrastructure. - Enabling cross-chain interoperability for seamless asset transfers. - Participating in governance to influence protocol decisions.
Deutsche Telekom's Expanding Crypto Presence
Beyond Injective, Deutsche Telekom is actively involved in blockchain validation across multiple networks, including:
- Polygon (MATIC) - Became a validator in June 2023. - Celo (CELO) - Joined as a validator in June 2021. - Chainlink (LINK), Polkadot (DOT), and Flow (FLOW) - Long-term validator roles. - Bitcoin (BTC) Infrastructure - Running a node since 2023 and mining Bitcoin using renewable energy.
As a validator, Deutsche Telekom MMS will earn staking rewards and transaction fees, with APY exceeding 10%, depending on network conditions.
Deutsche Telekom's entry comes right after Injective's Nivara Chain Upgrade, which introduced advanced real-world asset infrastructure to attract traditional finance institutions.
