Staking Facilities GmbH

Introduction

Staking Facilities GmbH is a Munich-based Web3 infrastructure and services company specializing in enterprise-grade, non-custodial staking solutions for Proof-of-Stake (PoS) blockchains. Founded in 2017, the company operates highly secure, high-performance physical infrastructure, including validators and nodes, to support network security and decentralization.

Servers are located in German data centers for optimal performance and compliance, with a focus on select protocols like Solana, Cosmos, Tezos, and others. Staking Facilities emphasizes open, permissionless networks, providing seamless staking experiences for institutional and retail users while maintaining full asset control for delegators. As of September 2025, it runs one of Solana's largest validators with over 8 million SOL staked (representing ~2% of total stake), enabling users to earn rewards without custody risks.

The firm positions itself at the "base layer" of Web3 technology stacks, combining operational expertise with tools, education, and networking to foster ecosystem growth. Beyond staking, it supports builders through a $25 million venture arm launched in November 2023, offering capital, technical guidance, and operational support for decentralized applications (dApps) and infrastructure projects.

This multi-chain approach diversifies staking portfolios and contributes to broader Web3 security. Staking Facilities serves the blockchain and cryptocurrency sectors, catering to investors seeking reliable rewards while promoting decentralization.

Key Milestones

• Founded in Munich; began operating validators for Cosmos and Tezos.
• Early Solana adoption; grew to one of the network's largest validators with 8M+ SOL staked.
• Launched $25M venture arm for Web3 investments; rebranded emphasis on non-custodial staking and ecosystem support.
• Partnered with projects like Aztec Network and Kyros for node operations; sponsored Web3 events in Berlin and Munich.
• Onboarded as node operator for Kyros (liquid restaking on Solana); sponsored TUM Blockchain Conference and Future Jam hackathon; integrated with DoubleZero for resilient Web3 networking in 7 European cities.
• As a bootstrapped entity, Staking Facilities prioritizes independence, with recent hiring for backend engineers (Go language) to enhance blockchain infrastructure.

How Staking Facilities Contributes to DoubleZero

Staking Facilities will be deploying DoubleZero Devices across 7 European cities to deliver dedicated bandwidth and low latency for Solana and beyond. In Amsterdam and Marseille, they will also run DoubleZero Exchanges (DZX), boosting resilience for validator traffic, further reducing latency and improving redundancy across the network.