Originally posted on Enterprise Times.

As blockchain adoption moves beyond crypto-native startups into the enterprise mainstream, the infrastructure demands of validator nodes are becoming a strategic consideration.

Across industries, enterprises are exploring blockchain not for speculation but for operational transparency and data integrity. Financial institutions use private and consortium chains to streamline settlement and compliance. Logistics companies apply blockchain to track provenance and supply chain authenticity, in addition, healthcare and government sectors are testing it for secure records management and digital identity.

This shift from experimentation to integration is prompting IT leaders to evaluate how validator infrastructure fits within existing enterprise standards for performance, reliability, and governance.

Validators keep blockchain networks honest. They confirm transactions, secure consensus, and maintain the integrity of digital assets in motion. For organizations participating in staking or building on decentralized protocols, validator performance is not optional. Reliability, uptime, and security directly affect financial outcomes and brand trust.

While cloud computing has long been the default for fast deployment, validator workloads have unique requirements that challenge shared virtual environments. High latency, unpredictable resource allocation, and compliance concerns can undermine both performance and profitability. To achieve the scale and precision modern networks demand, enterprises are re-evaluating their infrastructure foundations.

To be clear, cloud infrastructure has earned its place in enterprise IT for good reason. Rapid provisioning, elastic scaling, and minimal upfront investment make it ideal for development environments, variable workloads, and teams that need to move fast without dedicated infrastructure expertise.

For many blockchain applications—particularly in early-stage testing or low-stakes environments—cloud remains a practical choice. The question isn’t whether cloud works, but whether it works well enough for the specific demands of production validator operations where penalties, rewards, and reputation are on the line.

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Hivelocity has named David Brolsma as its new Chief Financial Officer, strengthening the company’s leadership team as it continues expanding its global bare metal, enterprise cloud, and virtual server footprint. In his new role, Brolsma will guide Hivelocity’s financial strategy, including capital planning, governance, and risk management.

Reflecting on his new role, David Brolsma shared, “I’m glad to be joining a team with such a strong focus on customer experience and collaboration. As CFO, I look forward to strengthening Hivelocity’s strategy on a global level.”

Brolsma brings over 20 years of global finance experience across high-growth technology companies. He previously served as CFO at Smarsh and held leadership roles at WP Engine and Rackspace, contributing to major acquisitions, global expansion, and Rackspace’s IPO. His background also includes finance roles at Valero Energy and EY in Europe and the U.S.

Hivelocity CEO Jeremy Pease added, “Bringing David onboard marks a significant milestone as we continue fortifying our leadership team. His expertise will be crucial to our next phase of growth.”

This latest announcement follows a period of significant momentum for the company, including ongoing global network expansion, new infrastructure investments, and enhanced cloud and bare metal offerings designed to meet rising enterprise and AI-driven workloads. The company recently advanced its collaboration with key partners such as Digital Realty and continued strengthening its leadership team through the appointment of Chief Revenue Officer Matt Schatz. These steps, along with expanded availability across international markets, underscore Hivelocity’s commitment to delivering high-performance, low-latency infrastructure worldwide.

Brolsma’s appointment reinforces the company’s dedication to disciplined expansion and customer-focused execution as demand for high-performance infrastructure continues to rise globally.

To learn more about Hivelocity’s global infrastructure offerings and services, visit hivelocity.net.

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