A validator on the Polygon network is currently Google Cloud.
According to a report by Polygon, they have harnessed the same robust infrastructure that powers YouTube and Gmail to fortify their network security. On September 29, Polygon Labs made a significant announcement – Google Cloud has officially joined the Polygon proof-of-stake network as a validator. Google Cloud is now part of an elite group of over 100 validator s, all engaged in verifying transactions within its layer-2 Ethereum network . Polygon Labs made the partnership official through a post on the X platform (formerly known as Twitter), stating: “The formidable infrastructure that underpins @YouTube and @gmail is now instrumental in enhancing the security and efficiency of the Ethereum-for-all Polygon protocol.” Validators within the Polygon network play a pivotal role in safeguarding its integrity. They achieve this by operating nodes, staking MATIC, and actively participating in proof-of-stake consensus mechanisms. The Google Cloud Singapore division confirmed...