Selecting the next Web3 Protocol or Blockchain to add to the NodeOps Console Ecosystem is an ongoing challenge, and there are many potential Protocols and Blockchains to support. The final decision usually centers on projected rewards for the Node-running community. But in this case, demand dictated direction.
This case study presents a scenario driven not by top-down analysis, but by bottom-up momentum. Persistent requests from retail users and direct enquiries from institutional investors kept asking the same thing: "When Beam?"
The Protocol
Beam Network is a permissionless, proof-of-stake Layer 1 blockchain that operates as an Avalanche Subnet. Beam Nodes form the backbone of this decentralized network infrastructure, processing transactions and adding new blocks to the Beam Network.
Beam token holders have several ways to participate in network validation and earn rewards. They can either stake BEAM Tokens or Beam Node Tokens by delegating to an existing Validator pool or operate their own Validator Node. To run a Validator independently, users must hold at least one Beam Node Token — an NFT license that grants node-running rights — along with 20,000 BEAM Tokens. This setup allows them to contribute directly to network consensus and security. Alternatively, Beam Node Token holders who prefer a less hands-on approach can still support the network by delegating or staking their tokens with a Validator pool.
The challenge
For institutional-level investors and the community alike, having the Protocol supported from NodeOps’ Node-as-a-Service Console helps alleviate the common challenges that Node runners face:
Complex Node setup: For most users, the initial process of configuring and launching a Node is technically demanding and time-consuming. Even with clear documentation, navigating dependencies, network requirements, and Protocol-specific steps can be a significant barrier.
Reward claiming complexity: Earning and claiming Node rewards is not always straightforward. Users must monitor Node performance, ensure that they remain eligible under shifting Protocol rules, and often execute manual transactions to collect their incentives.
Protocol upgrades: Protocols may release software updates and network upgrades. Staying current is essential to avoid downtime or missed rewards, but tracking and applying these changes can be overwhelming for non-technical operators.
Security exposure: Running a Node requires ongoing vigilance against security threats. Without robust protections, Nodes may be vulnerable to attacks, data loss, or network penalty risks that are challenging for individuals to manage independently.
Managing Node outages: Ensuring consistent uptime is critical, as outages can result in lost rewards or protocol penalties. Diagnosing and resolving outages demands both time and technical expertise, which many users lack.
The process
To integrate Beam Validator Nodes into the Console ecosystem, NodeOps’ DevOps team created and tested a custom template to enable the orchestration of Beam Validator Node deployments. Once the team confirmed that they had configured a stable setup, two separate integrations were made, one with the NodeOps Console app and the other with the NodeOps Staking Hub app. These are detailed further below.
In parallel, the Business and Development team was busy locking down contracts between institutional investors for dedicated Validator Node instances through which the partners wanted to stake token pools of more significant value than the typical retail customer.
To stand out from the competition, NodeOps offered a dual staking reward. Stakers earned $BEAM and stNODE.
The solution
In this case, two of the retail-facing apps that NodeOps manages were updated:
Beam deployments supported from Console: To allow at-scale users and single instance retail users to run their own Beam Validator Node(s), Beam was made available from the at-a-click no-code NodeOps Console.
To allow Beam token holders to simply stake their tokens with an existing pool on a Node managed by NodeOps, Beam staking was made available from the NodeOps Staking Hub.
These apps solve for those frictions detailed in the Challenges, specifically:
1. Simplified Node setup: NodeOps Console eliminates the technical barriers of Node deployment by providing a no-code, intuitive interface that enables users to launch and configure Nodes and delegate tokens to them at-a-click. Even users without specialized knowledge can get operational quickly, bypassing the need for manual configuration or command-line expertise.
2. Automated reward management: The Console dashboard streamlines the process of monitoring Node performance and claiming rewards.
3. Effortless Protocol upgrades: NodeOps continuously monitors for Protocol updates and seamlessly applies necessary software upgrades to all managed Nodes. This proactive approach ensures that Nodes remain compliant, up-to-date, and eligible for rewards, without requiring users to track or implement updates themselves.
4. Robust security by design: Security is a key component of the NodeOps service. The platform provides enterprise-grade protection, including DDoS mitigation, encrypted communications, and automated vulnerability detection: so users benefit from institutional-level security without needing to manage it directly.
5. Proactive outage management: NodeOps employs continuous monitoring and automated remediation to minimize downtime. If a Node experiences issues, the platform can automatically restart services, re-sync with the network, or migrate workloads as needed. Users are kept informed through real-time alerts and dashboards, ensuring high availability and reliability without hands-on intervention.
In short, the intuitive dashboards of both NodeOps Console and the Staking Hub make Node operations and token staking accessible, secure, and reliable for all users.
The outcome
As of the beginning of May 2025, only 2 weeks into the NodeOps Staking Hub campaign for Beam, NodeOps runs ~4.7% of validators (17/360), and manages ~16–22% of the network’s delegated value, depending on whether you’re looking at Node count, token count, or dollar value.
Scaling Beam participation with high-trust infrastructure
By simplifying staking and Node deployment via intuitive, retail-friendly apps, NodeOps has removed technical barriers, enabling more users to participate in Beam’s governance and staking, furthering the Protocol’s decentralization. Furthermore, this solution has enabled easy and scalable staking access for the Beam community. The result:
21.92% of all Beam tokens delegated are now staked via NodeOps.
$10.12M in Beam value is actively staked through NodeOps — 17.37% of the total network-wide value.
With 360 Beam Validator Nodes, NodeOps infrastructure handles nearly 1 in 5 staked tokens, demonstrating a high-trust, high-efficiency delegation profile.
NodeOps Validators maintain \>99% uptime, reinforcing NodeOps’ position as a dependable enterprise-grade staking partner.
By removing friction and providing reliable Node infrastructure, NodeOps accelerated Beam participation across all user types — retail and institutional alike. In doing so, NodeOps captured market share while supporting the decentralization and resilience of the Beam network. Furthermore, it does so without becoming a single point of failure. By leveraging NodeOps Network’s crowd Cloud Compute, Beam Validator Nodes are hosted across the globe, offering redundancy and resilience to the blockchain.
“NodeOps has played a pivotal role in driving Beam’s decentralization by making staking and Validator Node deployment accessible to everyone — no technical background required. With nearly 22% of all Beam tokens delegated through their platform, NodeOps has proven to be both a trusted infrastructure provider and a powerful force in expanding community participation. Their global, resilient network architecture ensures that Beam’s security and scalability remain strong, without centralization risks.”
— Marco van den Heuvel, [CGO], Beam
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