Xandeum Announces Upcoming Dutch Auction for pNodes to Boost Decentralized Storage on Solana

• Why Is Xandeum’s pNode Auction a Game-Changer for Solana?
• How Does the Dutch Auction Work?
• What Are the Benefits for pNode Owners?
• CEO Bernie Blume’s Vision
• About Xandeum
• FAQs

Xandeum, Solana’s leading scalable storage solution, is set to launch its highly anticipated Dutch auction for limited-edition DEEP South pNodes on September 6, 2025. This event offers participants exclusive NFT multipliers (up to 11x) to enhance staking rewards and decentralize Solana’s storage infrastructure. With innovations like liquid staking and community-driven pricing via DutchDecider, Xandeum aims to revolutionize blockchain data accessibility. Here’s what you need to know.

Why Is Xandeum’s pNode Auction a Game-Changer for Solana?

Xandeum tackles blockchain’s "storage trilemma" by offering scalable, smart-contract-native storage capable of handling exabytes of data with seamless random access. The auction will release 49–50 Deep South-era pNodes, each paired with 3D NFTs featuring thematic designs (think fire-breathing dragons) and STOINC reward multipliers. These nodes power Xandeum’s decentralized storage layer, enabling operators to earn passive income through liquid staking and storage fees. Recent upgrades like the Munich prototype (supporting .txt files on Solana’s devnet) and the upcoming Herrenberg release (adding advanced search) underscore Xandeum’s rapid innovation.

How Does the Dutch Auction Work?

In a Dutch auction, prices start high and decrease incrementally until all units sell or a floor price is hit. Specific starting prices, decrement intervals, and end conditions will be announced closer to launch. The community can vote via DutchDecider for a globally fair start time by September 5, 2025. To participate:

• Acquire $XAND tokens on DEXs like Jupiter or BTCC.
• Upgrade eligible tokens (e.g., XANDC) during Xandeum Foundation’s 1:1 conversion windows.
• Bid via the pNode Store, with winning bidders receiving nodes upgradable for devnet integration.

What Are the Benefits for pNode Owners?

Owners gain boosted STOINC rewards, where dApps pay storage fees in SOL to stakers. This creates a flywheel effect: more storage usage → higher rewards → stronger network effects for Web3 adoption. NFT multipliers further amplify yields, making early adopters key beneficiaries. Xandeum’s liquid staking pool also lets users delegate SOL to validated nodes, earning compounded xandSOL and $XAND governance tokens.

CEO Bernie Blume’s Vision

“This auction isn’t just about selling nodes—it’s about empowering a community to build scalable, accessible blockchain storage,” said Blume. The project’s narrative-driven NFT designs (like explorer-themed assets) gamify participation while aligning with Xandeum’s mission.

About Xandeum

Powered by $XAND, Xandeum delivers exabyte-scale storage for solana smart contracts, supporting AI, DeFi, and data-heavy dApps. Its liquid staking and random-access features position it as a critical infrastructure piece for Web3’s next phase.

FAQs

When is the pNode auction?

The Dutch auction begins on September 6, 2025, with community voting for the start time closing on September 5.

How do I acquire $XAND tokens?

$XAND is tradable on decentralized exchanges like Jupiter and centralized platforms such as BTCC.

What’s the utility of pNode NFTs?

NFTs provide STOINC multipliers (up to 11x) and unlock exclusive designs tied to Xandeum’s lore.