San Francisco, CA, USA, September 23rd, 2025, Chainwire
Vodafone’s PairPoint Extends Blockchain Involvement, Now Validating SKALE’s Fee-Free Infrastructure
SKALE Labs, the innovative force behind the SKALE Network – a blockchain solution known for its zero gas fees – has announced a significant development. PairPoint, a division of telecommunications leader Vodafone, has officially become a validator on the SKALE Network. This move follows PairPoint’s previous commitment as a genesis validator for FAIR, signaling substantial corporate confidence in the SKALE ecosystem and its leadership.
Jack O’Holleran, CEO and Co-Founder of SKALE Labs, stated, “PairPoint’s contribution to SKALE goes beyond simple validation. They are demonstrating how established infrastructure companies like Vodafone can support cutting-edge blockchain technologies. Their dedication to both networks highlights an understanding that gas-free applications for consumers and privacy-focused enterprise infrastructure are interconnected. This synergistic approach is key to blockchain reaching a global audience.”
PairPoint’s dual validator role strategically positions them at the forefront of both consumer and enterprise blockchain adoption. SKALE provides a high-speed, modular blockchain environment with zero gas fees, ideal for mass-market decentralized applications (dApps). Concurrently, FAIR’s encryption-based security offers robust, MEV-resistant infrastructure tailored for institutional use cases where data privacy is paramount. These two platforms combine to form a comprehensive blockchain solution stack for the next generation of applications.
The backing of Vodafone through PairPoint brings a level of institutional operational expertise to SKALE’s expanding validator network, which already includes prominent infrastructure providers. SKALE, known for its vibrant blockchain ecosystem, facilitates high-volume applications that would be prohibitively expensive on more traditional blockchain systems. The addition of PairPoint enhances the network’s security and promotes greater decentralization.
David Palmer, CIO of PairPoint by Vodafone, commented, “We’re pleased to announce that, supplementing our upcoming involvement as a genesis validator for FAIR, we’ve decided to operate a validator for the SKALE Network. SKALE’s focus on secure, high-performance blockchain computing aligns strongly with our commitment to connecting IoT devices on-chain and delivering enterprise-grade solutions. We look forward to exploring further areas of collaboration between our PairPoint platform and the SKALE network, and working together to foster growth within the Economy of Things.”
By actively validating both networks, PairPoint by Vodafone reinforces the belief that both consumer-focused and enterprise-level blockchain infrastructure are essential for traditional businesses to succeed in the evolving digital landscape.
Those interested in staking with PairPoint by Vodafone can do so through the SKALE Portal: https://portal.skale.space/staking/new/0/69
For more details about the SKALE Network, visit: https://skale.space/
About SKALE Labs
SKALE Labs is the organization that originated SKALE and FAIR, a synergistic pair of blockchain technologies designed to make Web3 accessible to a broad audience. SKALE is a fee-free, EVM-compatible platform enabling high-performance applications in gaming, AI, social media, and beyond, already serving a substantial user base and saving them billions in transaction fees. FAIR builds upon this foundation by introducing Proof of Encryption, mitigating MEV and facilitating private, automated, institutional-level applications. Together, these networks deliver speed, scalability, privacy, and fairness, unlocking the future of blockchain technology.
SKALE Labs was established in 2017 by Jack O’Holleran and Stan Kladko, PhD. By 2025, the SKALE network has grown to serve millions of unique users and has generated billions in savings on transaction fees.
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