San Francisco, CA, USA, September 23rd, 2025, Chainwire
Telecom Giant Expands from FAIR Genesis Validator to Securing SKALE’s Gas-Free Blockchain Infrastructure
In a significant move showcasing the convergence of traditional telecom infrastructure and innovative blockchain technology, SKALE Labs has recently welcomed PairPoint by Vodafone as an official validator for the SKALE Network. This expansion follows their announcement as a genesis validator for the FAIR network, underscoring a strong display of confidence in the SKALE ecosystem from established enterprises.
Jack O’Holleran, CEO and Co-Founder of SKALE Labs commented, “What PairPoint brings to SKALE goes beyond validation. They’re demonstrating how traditional infrastructure leaders like Vodafone can power next-generation blockchain networks. Their dual network commitment shows they understand that gas-free consumer applications and privacy-focused enterprise infrastructure are complementary pieces of the same puzzle. This is how blockchain will serve billions.”
PairPoint’s involvement with both SKALE and FAIR presents a unique strategic advantage, positioning them at the forefront of consumer and enterprise blockchain adoption. SKALE primarily serves as a high-performance, gas-free blockchain network optimized for decentralized applications (dApps), while FAIR’s Proof-of-Encryption technology provides a robust, privacy-centric environment suitable for institutional needs. Together, these platforms create a comprehensive blockchain stack capable of supporting advanced, next-generation applications.
The backing of PairPoint by Vodafone not only brings institutional credibility to the SKALE validator network but also reinforces the growing appeal of SKALE as one of the most active blockchain ecosystems worldwide. By facilitating high-throughput applications that would otherwise be economically unfeasible on traditional networks, SKALE enhances both security and decentralization through its diverse validator roster.
David Palmer, CIO of PairPoint by Vodafone stated, “We are incredibly excited to share that in addition to our upcoming support for the ecosystem as a genesis validator for FAIR, we have chosen to run a validator for the SKALE Network. SKALE’s commitment to innovation in secure high-performance blockchain compute aligns deeply with our core tenants to bring IoT devices on-chain and build enterprise-grade solutions. We look forward to exploring further synergies between our PairPoint platform and the SKALE network, and working together to drive growth in the Economy of Things.”
This commitment from PairPoint underscores the critical involvement of traditional entities in the evolution and expansion of blockchain technology. Their dual validator role not only signals confidence in SKALE’s capabilities but illustrates a broader vision where consumer-scale and institutional-grade infrastructures coexist and thrive side by side.
For those interested in engaging with the SKALE ecosystem, PairPoint invites stakeholders to participate in staking through the SKALE Portal. More information can be found at SKALE Portal.
Further insights into SKALE Network and its offerings can be explored at skale.space. This innovative platform has already amassed over 55 million active wallets, saving users billions in gas fees while continuing to pave the way for mainstream adoption of blockchain technology.
About SKALE Labs
Founded in 2017 by visionaries Jack O’Holleran and Stan Kladko, PhD, SKALE Labs is the driving force behind SKALE and FAIR. These complementary networks are designed to democratize access to Web3 technologies. SKALE operates as a gas-free, EVM-compatible blockchain network, positioning itself to power sectors such as gaming, AI, and social applications. With a focus on efficiency and user experience, SKALE has already achieved significant milestones, proving its potential to reshape the blockchain landscape.
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Dillon Arace
M Group Strategic Communications
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