Polkachu Joins the Shido Validator Set — A Sign of Growing Strength and Credibility

A new name joins Shido’s validator ranks

The Shido Network just gained another major ally. Polkachu, one of the most respected validator and infrastructure providers in the Cosmos ecosystem, has officially joined Shido’s validator set in October 2025.

It’s a small stake for now — less than 1000 SHIDO delegated at the time of this article — but it marks a big moment for the network. Polkachu’s arrival signals growing recognition from established infrastructure players who see potential and long-term value in Shido’s ecosystem.

As Shido prepares for its Tera chain upgrade, this addition strengthens the validator base at a critical time — both technically and reputationally.

Who is Polkachu?

Polkachu is a household name among Cosmos-based blockchains and proof-of-stake communities. They run validators across hundreds of networks, including Osmosis, Juno, Injective, Celestia, and more. Known for their reliability, transparency, and community contribution, Polkachu doesn’t just validate — they build infrastructure, provide state-sync snapshots, public RPCs, and even open-source tooling for node operators.

Their mission is simple: to run professional, secure, and community-driven validator services that strengthen the decentralized internet.

Having such a trusted name operate on Shido adds weight and credibility, especially as the project continues to expand its reach beyond its early ecosystem.

What Polkachu brings to Shido

Polkachu’s entry into Shido’s validator set means much more than an extra node online. It represents:

• Reliability and professionalism: Years of experience maintaining uptime and performance across dozens of active blockchains.
• Enhanced infrastructure: Potential support with node snapshots, relays, and validator tooling for the Shido ecosystem.
• Trust and visibility: Validators like Polkachu attract attention — delegators, developers, and external projects take notice.
• Upgrade readiness: With the Tera Upgrade on the horizon, having a seasoned validator ensures smooth coordination and operational strength during major technical transitions.

Simply put, Polkachu’s presence helps raise the network’s baseline for security, reputation, and decentralization.

Shido’s validator ecosystem is evolving

Polkachu isn’t the first high-quality validator to back Shido.
256x25, a respected and long-standing validator, has been with Shido since mainnet launch in 2024 — providing reliable infrastructure, community support, and helping maintain the network’s early stability.

256x25 has proven to be an invaluable asset for the ecosystem — running nodes across multiple chains, contributing to documentation, and supporting other operators.

Now, with Polkachu joining the set, Shido’s validator community is becoming richer, more diverse, and increasingly professional.

This growth shows that Shido is starting to attract top-tier technical talent — validators who are not just participants, but long-term partners in securing and scaling the network.

A stronger foundation ahead of Tera

As the Tera upgrade approaches — bringing millisecond finality, near-zero latency, and massive throughput — validator quality will matter more than ever.

The addition of Polkachu, alongside experienced operators like 256x25, represents an important step toward that future. Together, they help ensure that Shido’s foundation remains strong, decentralized, and ready for the demands of next-generation DeFi.