NEAR Protocol Expands Multi-Party Computation Network
The platform now utilizes 17 active mainnet operators to support its infrastructure.
Updated on Oct. 16, 2026 in Data Centers
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NEAR Protocol has officially expanded its Multi-Party Computation network to include 17 active mainnet operators. This growth strengthens the signing infrastructure behind NEAR Intents.
Why it matters
The expansion introduces a new token-holder-governed funding program that utilizes protocol emissions to provide long-term support for decentralized signing infrastructure.
The upgraded network now features 17 active mainnet operators, including astrostakers and auroraisnear, to provide Chain Signatures for NEAR Intents.
The players
NEAR Protocol
A decentralized layer-one blockchain platform designed to enable user-friendly applications and scalable infrastructure.
astrostakers
One of the 17 active mainnet operators currently supporting the Multi-Party Computation network infrastructure.
auroraisnear
A designated mainnet operator participating in the expanded network to facilitate secure chain signatures.
The details
The newly established funding program is governed by NEAR token holders and relies on protocol emissions to maintain the signing infrastructure. This structure ensures that decentralized signing processes remain secure and adequately supported as the network grows.
Timeline
October 16, 2026: NEAR Protocol expanded its Multi-Party Computation network.
The Tech Race
This development marks a significant move toward decentralizing the signing infrastructure that powers the NEAR Intents architecture. It positions the network against other blockchain platforms that are currently transitioning from centralized validator sets to distributed Multi-Party Computation models.
Users interacting with NEAR Intents will benefit from more robust and decentralized signing processes that improve network reliability. Token holders gain a direct role in governance by overseeing the new infrastructure funding program.
The takeaway
Decentralized networks rely on community governance to sustain essential infrastructure through cycles of emission-based funding. Stakeholders should monitor future governance votes to understand how protocol resources are allocated to support these node operators.
Further reading
For additional context on the evolution of decentralized infrastructure, visit our Data Centers section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by TokenPost.
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