Validator Infrastructure & Operations Support

Obsidian Systems builds validator infrastructure tools and provides ongoing operations support for Proof-of-Stake blockchain networks. Their expertise helps blockchain ecosystems build robust validator communities and provides the infrastructure needed for validators to maintain network security.

Validator Infrastructure Development

They design and build complete validator infrastructure solutions including node management tools, validator dashboards, hardware wallet integration, and automated deployment systems. Their work on Tezos Kiln exemplifies this expertise—a desktop GUI application providing a complete solution for block validators to run nodes and validators with hardware wallet support. This infrastructure helped Tezos build one of the largest block validator communities (400+) of any Proof of Stake blockchain.

Infrastructure deliverables include validator client software, node monitoring and alerting systems, key management interfaces, automated upgrade mechanisms, and comprehensive validator documentation. They specialize in making complex validator operations accessible through intuitive interfaces while maintaining the highest security standards.

DevOps & Operations Support

Their DevOps practice provides ongoing operations support for validator infrastructure including:

Node Operations: Validator node setup and maintenance, node software upgrades, backup and disaster recovery, monitoring and alerting, and performance optimization.

Infrastructure as Code: Using Nix and related technologies to define reproducible infrastructure, ensuring consistent deployments across development, staging, and production environments. This eliminates common deployment issues and ensures smooth operations.

CI/CD Pipelines: Automated build and deployment pipelines for validator software, including automated testing, security scanning, and deployment orchestration.

Monitoring & Maintenance: 24/7 monitoring setup, log aggregation and analysis, performance monitoring, incident response, and security patching.

Their Nix expertise provides complete control over all system software and dependencies, ensuring every deployment proceeds smoothly with no configuration drift. Operations support extends beyond initial deployment to include ongoing maintenance, protocol upgrades, and scaling as networks grow.