Starting with 3️⃣ centralized nodes run by XMTP steward 
@ephemera, the XMTP testnet has evolved to 8️⃣ nodes, with 6️⃣ run by ✨independent operators✨.

Node by node, decentralization means high-performance, economically sustainable, and censorship-resistant messaging FOR ALL.

Ephemera helps build private and decentralized messaging. We also steward the development and adoption of XMTP.

Know an org that you'd trust to help power the XMTP network? Tag them in the replies, and let's get 💪 for mainnet!

To learn more about operating an XMTP network node, see XIP-54:

Come build the most secure and private messaging network in the world—owned by the people who build it and use it.

Know an org that you'd trust to help power the XMTP network? Tag them in the replies, and let's get 💪 for mainnet!

To learn more about operating an XMTP network node, see XIP-54: https://community.xmtp.org/t/xip-54-xmtp-network-node-operator-qualification-criteria/868