Google Cloud Becomes Validator and Backs Injective’s Growth

• Google Cloud joins as a validator to strengthen Injective’s decentralized finance ecosystem and enhance enterprise-grade infrastructure.
• Injective enables real-time data access, AI tools, and 24/7 stock trading with global collaboration and EVM compatibility.

Recently, Google Cloud officially joined as a validator on the Injective network. Not just a big name, Google Cloud’s presence brings high-end infrastructure that will strengthen the security and stability of the network. If previously validators were identical to traditional crypto players, now global technology giants are also jumping in.

Today, @GoogleCloud launched a validator and new Web3 developer tools on Injective.

The company powering @gmail and @youtube now powers the blockchain built for finance.

Read how Injective and Google Cloud are working together to accelerate developer adoption on Injective pic.twitter.com/9xVWIWC2CX

— Injective (@injective) March 26, 2025

Injective Unlocks Real-Time Data Access With Google Cloud

Google Cloud’s presence doesn’t stop there. Injective has also officially integrated its services with BigQuery, Google’s data analytics platform. This means that developers can now access Injective’s blockchain data in real-time for various purposes—from creating DeFi applications and developing trading strategies to building machine learning models.

Furthermore, Injective and Google Cloud will hold an AI Agent Hackathon with ElizaOS and DoraHacks. The goal is clear—combining artificial intelligence and blockchain through Injective’s iAgent framework.

Injective Attracts Global Giants Like Deutsche Telekom

If you think this is Injective’s only collaboration with a global company, wait a minute. Last February, Deutsche Telekom, one of Germany’s giant telecommunications companies, also officially became a validator on this network.

The entry of Deutsche Telekom further emphasizes that the world of DeFi is no longer the domain of small startups but has begun to be seriously eyed by companies with names that can make retail investors sweat just by pronouncing them.

In fact, since the end of last year, Injective has made an unusual breakthrough. On December 27, 2024, they collaborated with Aethir to launch the world’s first tokenized GPU marketplace. Imagine being able to “rent” GPU power from other people like renting a room on Airbnb—the difference is that this is to speed up the process of AI and blockchain applications.

Faster dApp Development With Native EVM Integration

On the other hand, Injective is also making it easier for developers by releasing a native EVM (Ethereum Virtual Machine) layer into their network at the end of January 2025.

So, now making dApps on Injective can be as easy as making applications on Ethereum, but with higher speed and lower costs. It’s like moving from the congested streets of New York to a smooth, empty toll road—the user experience is much more comfortable.

This step is certainly an uplifting moment for developers who have been limited by Ethereum’s performance. Moreover, all the tools from the Ethereum ecosystem can be used directly in Injective without having to recode from scratch.

Round-the-Clock Stock Trading, No Wall Street Hours

Interestingly, Injective has also provided a stock trading platform that can be accessed 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Tesla shares, for example, can now be traded on-chain without time or market restrictions like on traditional exchanges.

The CNF report revealed that this feature is one of Injective’s main attractions, especially for investors who don’t want to be tied to Wall Street’s operating hours.

Meanwhile, as of press time, INJ has swapped hands at about $10.68, up 6.27% over the last 7 days.