Can I host my Autheo validator node through a third-party partner?

Autheo's certified partner program ensures that hosting providers meet Autheo's technical and security standards — certification is not automatic but requires demonstrated infrastructure quality.

Direct Answer

Yes. Autheo's certified infrastructure partners — InfStones and Zeeve — offer managed validator hosting services. Node owners retain full on-chain ownership (via the validator NFT) and all emission rights while the hosting partner handles technical deployment, system updates, performance monitoring, and uptime maintenance. This is the most popular option for node purchasers who want to participate without managing server infrastructure themselves.

What Managed Hosting Includes

Certified Autheo hosting partners (InfStones and Zeeve) provide: server provisioning in enterprise-grade data centers; installation and configuration of the Autheo node software; continuous performance monitoring and optimization; automatic software updates and security patches; integration with the Autheo Validator Dashboard for owner visibility; uptime guarantees in their service level agreements; and technical support for node-related issues. The owner retains on-chain ownership and receives all THEO emissions directly to their wallet — the partner does not have access to token assets.

How On-Chain Ownership Is Preserved

The validator NFT that represents your node ownership is held in your own wallet — not the hosting partner's. The hosting partner has administrative access to the server running the node software but has no ability to transfer your validator NFT, redirect your THEO emissions, or make protocol decisions on your behalf. The cryptographic separation between server access and on-chain ownership is a core security feature of the NFT-based ownership model.

Choosing a Hosting Partner

Both InfStones and Zeeve are certified Autheo partners with different service tiers, geographic coverage, and pricing structures. Prospective node purchasers can evaluate hosting options through each partner's website (infstones.com and zeeve.io) or contact Autheo at support@autheo.com for guidance on selecting the right partner for your requirements. Hosting fees are ongoing monthly costs separate from the one-time node purchase price.

Key Statistics

2 certified

Official managed hosting partners

InfStones and Zeeve are Autheo's two certified validator hosting partners, both operating enterprise-grade data center infrastructure.

Hosting partner access to THEO emissions

Hosting partners have zero access to your THEO emissions — all emission distributions go directly to the on-chain wallet holding your validator NFT.

NFT-secured

On-chain ownership independent of hosting

Your validator ownership NFT is held in your own wallet — on-chain ownership is cryptographically independent of your hosting partner relationship.

Expert Perspective

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The separation of on-chain ownership from physical infrastructure management is one of the most important design features for validator networks — it enables broad participation without requiring every owner to be a systems administrator.
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