Today marks a monumental milestone for Impossible Cloud Network (ICN): the HyperNode Network is officially live. With this launch, our vision of a decentralized, high-performance cloud infrastructure moves from roadmap to reality.

No longer just theoretical, HyperNodes are now actively securing the protocol, validating performance, and ushering in a new era of trustless cloud services that challenge the dominance of traditional Web2 hyperscalers.

“HyperNodes are the foundation for everything we’re building—storage, compute, networking—and now, users can stake and participate directly. Web3 infrastructure, made real.”
— Chris Chung, Product Lead at ICN

You can stake your ICN Link tokens right now at console.icn.global, and if you need guidance, our step-by-step YouTube tutorial has you covered.

What HyperNodes are, and Why They Matter

HyperNodes serve as the validators of the ICN Protocol, but they go far beyond traditional blockchain consensus. They act as quality control agents in the decentralized cloud, ensuring the network runs with integrity and reliability. Each node is responsible for verifying uptime, latency, and geographical compliance while upholding service-level agreements.

In essence, HyperNodes make it possible to deliver enterprise-grade performance in a decentralized system. Without them, trust would still depend on central oversight. With them, we unlock a cloud infrastructure that is faster, more resilient, and neutral.

What Sets ICN’s Node Architecture Apart

The design of the HyperNode system breaks from convention in the decentralized physical infrastructure (DePIN) space. Instead of narrowly focusing on a single function like storage or compute, ICN’s approach is both composable and demand-driven. Our nodes are not idle validators; they are active participants in monitoring, verifying, and dynamically adjusting to real-world performance requirements.

This is what gives ICN its unique edge. The HyperNodes don’t just validate blocks; they validate the performance of the entire cloud.

“These nodes don’t just sit there—they’re monitoring, verifying, and dynamically adapting to real-world performance requirements.”
— Sebastian Pfeiffer, MD at ICN Foundation

ICN Link: Your Passport to the Network

To participate, you’ll need an ICN Link. Staking it to a HyperNode allows you to back a validator you believe in and share in the rewards they generate. By doing so, you’re contributing directly to the security and integrity of the network while earning yield for supporting high-performing infrastructure.

“ICN Link is your passport into the network. You’re saying: ‘I trust this node to uphold performance standards,’ and if you’re right, you’re rewarded.”
— Chris Chung, Product Lead at ICN

Celebrate With Us: Live AMA (Recording Available)

To celebrate the launch, we hosted a Live AMA on X Spaces where our team and partners answered all your questions about HyperNodes, staking, and what’s ahead.

🗓️ Date: May 13, 2025 🕒 Time: 2 PM UTC
🎧 Listen To The Recording Here: https://x.com/i/spaces/1MYxNwLzwaXKw

What’s Next for ICN?

The launch of the HyperNode Network is just the beginning. We’re already moving toward full mainnet activation, the ICNT token launch, and the deployment of ScalerNodes to support advanced decentralized provisioning. Our Storage Constellation is in development, bringing full application-layer capabilities to the ICN ecosystem.

Ready to Join the Network?

Whether you’re a seasoned node runner or entirely new to Web3, this is your moment to help shape the decentralized cloud.

Start staking today at console.icn.global, watch the step-by-step-guide on YouTube, and listen to the recording of our latest X Space.

Let’s build a cloud that works for everyone — trustless, performant, and unstoppable.