Theta Network, a Layer 1 platform for AI, video and entertainment, has announced that leading telecommunications provider Deutsche Telekom $DTE (-1,08%) has joined its blockchain as an enterprise node operator.
The agreement makes Deutsche Telekom the first telecommunications company to join Theta as a validator.
Deutsche Telekom will also operate a publicly accessible node, demonstrating its transparent entry into the Theta ecosystem.
Deutsche Telekom joins the growing trend of global companies such as Sony, Google and Samsung securing and validating transactions in the Theta ecosystem.
Mitch Liu, CEO of Theta Labs, comments on the partnership as follows:
"We are delighted to welcome Deutsche Telekom as the first integrated digital telecommunications company to the Theta network. They have long been recognized as a pioneer in blockchain technology and infrastructure. Their decision to operate a Theta validation node underscores the growing importance of Theta as a leading provider of decentralized cloud services for AI, media and entertainment."
》Strategic move into decentralized systems《
The telecommunications giant has established itself as a pioneer of blockchain technology.
Deutsche Telekom is planning to launch a cryptocurrency custody platform next year.
The company is using its subsidiary Deutsche Telekom MMS to support various platforms such as Ethereum, Chainlink and Polkadot with institutional infrastructure and blockchain validation.
As a result, the company enjoys a strong reputation as a trusted node operator in the Web3 space.
Now it wants to further consolidate this position with the decentralized infrastructure of Theta Network.
This role will enable Deutsche Telekom to expand its presence in the next phase of blockchain-based cloud services.
Theta EdgeCloud capabilities, which prioritize reliability, security and performance, ensure the decentralization Deutsche Telekom is striving for.
Dirk Roeder, Head of Telekom MMS Web3 Solutions, said:
"Theta's decentralized architecture fits perfectly with our focus on reliable and secure infrastructure. As a digital pioneer, we are excited to support this innovative technology and contribute to its growth, opening up new possibilities and opportunities."
》What the collaboration means《
The partnership between Theta Network and Deutsche Telekom reflects the broader trend for traditional companies to focus on decentralized systems.
Such moves show how blockchain technology is evolving from speculation to infrastructure with practical benefits - especially where reliability, scalability and performance are critical.
Decentralized platforms like Theta Network offer a solution in the face of rapidly rising cloud computing costs and the proliferation of AI applications.