Hi everyone,
We’d like to share an update regarding an upcoming node transition, and ensure full alignment with the community before moving forward.
Here’s what’s happening:
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Decentralized Entities Foundation - DEF (a nonprofit foundation) is acquiring 8 node machines from Carbon12, an existing node provider.
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Out of these 8 nodes, 4 are currently located in Paris, and DEF plans to relocate them to Barcelona. This move is motivated by:
- Decentralization: Spain belongs to a different regional cluster than France/Switzerland/Germany, improving geographic distribution.
- Cost efficiency: Barcelona offers more sustainable long-term hosting costs.
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Important clarification on subnet handling:
Currently, 3 of the 4 Paris nodes are part of active subnets. DEF will not move these machines before coordination with the Dfinity Foundation.
Instead, we’ll first request subnet migration to existing, available DEF nodes already deployed in Barcelona.
Only after these subnet responsibilities have been moved will we proceed with the physical relocation of the hardware from Paris to Barcelona.
This ensures a seamless transition with no risk to network stability and improved decentralization. -
About Carbon12’s departure:
While Carbon12 is stepping away from node operations, this transition ensures continuity. The machines remain in the ecosystem, operated by DEF – a foundation with no shareholders.
Looking forward to your feedback and discussion.
— The DEF Team