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# Canton approves 18 more validator operators

**By [CantonNews](https://cantonnews.org/author/cantonnews), Editorial Team** · Published 8 October 2026 · ECOSYSTEM

> Canton’s October 7 batch approves 18 operators, including elebank limited and Enflux, with applicants planning tokenized deposits, trading and payment tools.

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Canton has [approved 18 validator operators](https://lists.sync.global/g/tokenomics-announce/message/393) in an October 7 batch that includes elebank limited and liquidity provider Enflux.

Elebank’s application lists tokenized deposits as its intended contribution. Greywick Digital plans to issue tokenized assets, starting with cLTC. Ovanta is developing programmable wallets and spending controls for AI-agent payments.

The full approved group is AEVORN, Arade, AXIWARD, Calta Infra Network Limited, ChainHub, Dunstan Gray, elebank limited, Enflux and Greywick Digital Limited, alongside HostDeFi Validator Collective, Nevos Protocol, Orbitmeter Settlement Network, Orrith, OTHRENVAL, Otus, Ovanta, Selvarn and VICA.

MainNet allocations are handled separately. The notice lists capacity for 50 validators per week, prioritizing projects with working DevNet or TestNet builds ready for production.

Before operating on MainNet, organisations must complete [Canton’s onboarding process](https://docs.global.canton.network.sync.global/validator_operator/validator_onboarding.html) with a Super Validator sponsor. This includes arranging network access and obtaining the credentials their node needs to connect. Operators use the network’s development and test environments to prepare and check their setups before production.

Application providers are also encouraged to [keep a TestNet setup running](https://docs.global.canton.network.sync.global/validator_operator/validator_onboarding.html) so they can check how their applications work with others before making changes on MainNet.

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