What is a Canton Network Super Validator? @CantonNetwork super validators (SVs) support the backbone of the network itself, and some of finance and blockchain's biggest names are among them. Core Role: While standard validators process and store data for transactions they are directly involved in, SVs help to secure and manage the network itself, by helping to operate the Global Synchronizer. They use a Byzantine Fault Tolerant (BFT) consensus mechanism to sequence and validate transactions and, in doing so, allow for interoperability across Canton's network-of-networks. Governance: SVs are often members of the @CantonFdn and vote on crucial protocol upgrades and improvement proposals, including the acceptance of new super validators. It is for this reason that a high degree of trust is required. SV Weight: Not all SVs are created equal. A 'weight' is given to each which reflects their relative influence when it comes to both governance and reward distribution. The weight system operates on a 1-10 basis, with 10 being the maximum that can be assigned. The above really just scratches the surface when it comes to the role played by SVs in the $CC ecosystem. As of early May, there are 55 super validators helping to secure the Canton ecosystem. Here are some well-known examples... @Visa @circle @Nasdaq @The_DTCC @chainlink @FireblocksHQ @Ledger