xLabs Launches Solana Validator: Empowering LATAM and Beyond 🌍

At xLabs, innovation and community impact are at the core of everything we do. As a core contributor to Wormhole, running critical infrastructure for its Guardian Network and developing and maintaining the Portal Bridge and Wormholescan, we’ve always been committed to driving the blockchain ecosystem forward.

Today, we’re excited to announce the launch of our Solana Validator, marking a new chapter in our journey to empower decentralized finance and infrastructure.

Why This Matters

The launch of our validator underscores our dedication to the Solana ecosystem and its expansion into a vibrant, global, and decentralized community. Here’s why this milestone is significant:

Championing LATAM and Argentinian Innovation:

1. We’re proud to announce that xLabs is the first Solana validator based in Argentina and one of only three validators in South America. This is more than a milestone for xLabs—it’s a step toward building a stronger Solana presence in LATAM, where the blockchain industry is poised for explosive growth. We’re laying the foundation to expand validator infrastructure throughout Latin America, helping the region play a pivotal role in the global blockchain ecosystem. With Solana’s high-performance network and our commitment to excellence, we aim to inspire a wave of validators across the continent.
2. Building DeFi opportunities that boost user rewards and incentivize LATAM staking: In conjunction with multiple other validators across South and Central America, we have come together to create the Jagpool.xyz staking pool! This pool enables the decentralization of Solana staking while also providing the benefits of jagSOL a Liquid Staking Token (LST) planned to be infused into Solana’s DeFi landscape.
3. Low Commission to Maximize Staker’s Rewards (APY +8%): At xLabs, we believe in putting our community first. That’s why we are offering low commission on our validation services. As a staker, this means you keep more of the rewards you’ve earned, allowing you to grow your portfolio while supporting a high-performing validator. Currently, the APY is +8%, including MEV rewards.

What Sets xLabs Apart

Our experience ranges from building and running dedicated infrastructure for Wormhole, the first bridge connecting the Ethereum and Solana ecosystems, to deploying more than 100 RPC Nodes across 35 blockchains that have enabled over $9B in liquidity to be integrated into the Solana ecosystem! This background gives us unparalleled expertise in high-uptime, high-security operations. By choosing to stake with xLabs, you’re not only earning rewards but also supporting a team with a proven track record of delivering mission-critical infrastructure.

Key advantages include:

• Reliability: Decades of cumulative experience in blockchain infrastructure.
• Transparency: Low commission structure that prioritizes your earnings.
• Impact: Directly support the expansion of Solana’s infrastructure in Argentina and LATAM.

Performance: Our validator scores 11 points on www.validators.app, having an exceptionally low skip rate and high availability.

Join the Journey

Staking with xLabs is easy, and with our low fees, it’s one of the most rewarding decisions you can make. By staking with us, you’re joining a movement to empower LATAM blockchain innovation while maximizing your staking rewards.

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The Future of Solana in LATAM

Our validator launch is just the beginning. We’re committed to fostering growth, education, and adoption across the region, creating opportunities for developers, entrepreneurs, and stakers to thrive. Thanks to the Solana Foundation, Jito Foundation, Latitude.sh, and the Solana Validators Community for helping to make this initiative possible.

Together, let’s shape the future of blockchain innovation—one validator at a time.

Stay Connected

• Website: xlabs.xyz
• Twitter: @xLabs
• Medium: xlabsx.medium.com