ChrochetNode
Ethereum Staking Node Operator

ChrochetNode is a professional Ethereum node operator with institutional-grade architecture, multi-client diversity, and defense-in-depth security design. All systems run on dedicated bare-metal hardware with hardened network segmentation and documented operational processes.

The team has been active in Ethereum's proof-of-stake ecosystem since the early testnets. No custody, no multi-asset exposure. Ethereum-focused operator and advisor. Neutral, sovereign, engineering-first.

What We Work On

• Ethereum staking and validator operations
• Distributed Validator Technology (DVT) architecture
• Node and validator infrastructure engineering
• Security-focused system design (hardware, networking, clients, key management)
• Technical and security advisory for Ethereum infrastructure

Infrastructure

Multi-client architecture across geographically distributed locations:

• Execution Layer: Reth, Geth
• Consensus Layer: Nimbus, Grandine, Prysm
• DVT Layer: Obol distributed validator technology
• Infrastructure: Bare-metal servers across independent datacenters
• Network: Zero-trust segmentation, isolated security zones, VRRP
• Monitoring: End‑to‑end observability with continuous monitoring and on‑call incident response

Approach

Our work is guided by principles that strengthen Ethereum: client-diversity, DVT adoption, on-premises infrastructure, decentralization, and operational independence. Systems are reproducible, auditable, and free of custody requirements.

Public Good Commitment

ChrochetNode commits to allocating 8% of its annual staking operator revenue received to recognized public good initiatives.

This commitment applies to all operator revenue derived from our validator operations, independent of validator type, protocol module, or delegator profile. It reflects our view that operating critical blockchain infrastructure comes with a responsibility to contribute back to society beyond protocol participation.

Supported Public Good Categories

Donations are allocated across the following categories:

• Medical Research
  Support for scientific and clinical research addressing severe and life-threatening diseases.
• Child and Family Health Support
  Initiatives focused on the medical, psychological, and social well-being of children and their families.
• Humanitarian Aid and Development
  Programs providing emergency relief, education, and long-term development support in vulnerable regions.
• Healthcare and Social Care Services
  Organizations delivering direct care, relief, or supportive services within healthcare environments.
• Open and Digital Public Goods
  Non-profit initiatives that strengthen open, neutral, and publicly accessible digital infrastructure.

Scope and Definition

• Basis: Annual staking operator revenue actually received by ChrochetNode (operator share, fees, commissions)
• Allocation: Fixed at 8%
• Calculation: Per financial year on a cash basis (amounts received)
• Distribution: Executed at year-end based on amounts received

Staking income includes consensus-layer rewards and execution-layer income to the extent they accrue to ChrochetNode as operator. When participating in third‑party protocols (e.g. Lido, RocketPool, StakeWise), the basis is the operator commission/fee portion.

Transparency

ChrochetNode publishes a yearly disclosure detailing:

• Total operator revenue received (staking fees/commissions)
• Total amount allocated to public good initiatives
• Allocation by category and recipient

Governance

This commitment is defined by internal policy and may only be amended by formal management decision.
All donation recipients are required to be independent, non-profit organizations with a clear public benefit mandate.

Consulting & Support

We also work with individual operators, small teams, and institutional clients to design and deploy reliable validator infrastructure. Our focus includes architecture review, security hardening, monitoring systems, and operational documentation.

We provide tailored guidance for long-term stability and operational excellence.

Contact

ChrochetNode GmbH
Flüelastrasse 6, 8048 Zürich, Switzerland
UID: CHE-499.175.774

E-Mail: contact@chrochetnode.com