Our commitment to provide scalable infrastructure for @iota and @shimmernet is as strong as ever before. This includes highly scalable API's, AppChains and powerful access to existing #IOTA / #Shimmer networks. And as one of the fastest #EVM chains around, and 2M USD in TVL, @shimmernet is rapidly gaining traction! 📰We are excited to share that SPYCE.5 is now operating the first external access node (RPC endpoint) connected to ShimmerEVM 🚀 💜ShimmerEVM access nodes will be available on the SPYCE.5 platform over the coming weeks. 1-2-click and you are set, in under 5 minutes! ⚡️A dedicated access node enables projects to focus on their dApp, while ensuring maximum performance by letting SPYCE.5 handle the complicated setup, pairing and maintenance of scaling infrastructure. ➡️Be among the first projects with a private endpoint for maximum performance on ShimmerEVM and get in touch today through our 📩website (SPYCE5.com), 👾Discord (discord.com/invite/37Eeb3EUN…) or 📍the @IOTA Foundations Touchpoint program (wiki.iota.org/get-started/pr…) for more information and early access.

🌟Team Spotlight 🌟 We are thrilled to introduce the passionate minds behind SPYCE.5 - our talented core team! 🚀 ⬇️ From blockchain experts to tech visionaries, we're dedicated to shaping the future of #Web3 and enterprise adoption! Each member brings unique skills and insights to the table, driving innovation forward. Holger (@holgerkoether) has been a long standing IOTA community member since 2017. He holds a degree in Business Administration. The IT enthusiast spent more than 17 years at multinational corporate IT organizations Siemens and Atos, where he was responsible for several global managed service portfolios before helping to shape the strategic partnership between Atos and Telefonica as the Lead Architect and CTO. In his 5-year position as Executive Director for Market Adoption at the IOTA Foundation, he facilitated numerous discussions around the productive use of blockchain and formed many partnerships and projects. In 2022/23, he co-founded SPYCE.5 and BUILD.5 to scale blockchain infrastructure and simplify adoption for enterprises. Regine (@energine), Co-Founder of SPYCE.5 and BUILD.5 and with 25 years in executive management and entrepreneurship, significantly influenced the Layer 1 Blockchain market strategy and adoption at IOTA. Regine, an Advisory Board Member at the IOTA Foundation and former CEO of I-D Media AG, led the latter to a billion-dollar valuation and successful 1999 IPO as COO. As Seedlab GmbH's founder, her extensive expertise and strategic insight deeply enrich organizations. At SPYCE.5, Regine will spearhead business development and steer growth strategy. Kimmo (@KimmoNurmisto) is co-founder of SPYCE.5 and BUILD.5. He is an experienced executive leader, and Web3 expert with a strong entrepreneurial background. His management experience includes business consulting, product innovation, and marketing in startups and corporate environments. He has a proven track record of success leading technology-driven initiatives, generating high-performance marketing, and creating business growth for major brands and public companies. Kimmo is an advocate of product-led growth and has a passion for designing exceptional product experiences. We are thrilled to introduce Marcel (@servrox1337), the Head of Architecture at SPYCE.5 and former Web3 Topic Lead at Porsche Digital. Based in Stuttgart, Germany, Marcel is a thought leader in web development, crypto, and DevOps architecture. His philosophy of valuing simplicity over complexity brings a unique perspective to the tech industry. With a diverse background that spans senior software engineering roles to consulting, His role at SPYCE.5 leverages his extensive experience and thought leadership, making him instrumental in shaping the company's architectural vision. Now get ready to meet Aaron, the Head of Engineering at SPYCE.5. Based in Karlsruhe, Germany, Aaron brings a wealth of experience and a holistic approach to software development. He's not just about code; he's about creating impactful software solutions. Aaron finished his Bachelor at 19, founded his own software company and won multiple hackathons. With a track record of strategic planning and team leadership, Aaron will be the driving force behind SPYCE.5’s new product developments. Located in Mumbai, meet Ashish, the Senior DevOps Architect at SPYCE.5. With over 13 years of experience in IT at Atos, Telefonica and Red Hat, Ashish is a master of DevOps tools like Jenkins, Terraform, and AWS. His scripting skills in Shell and Perl, along with certifications in Ansible and Red Hat, make him an invaluable asset for automating and optimizing SPYCE.5's operations in the cloud and onsite. And last but not least meet Tim (@Schereo), a tech enthusiast with a focus on Web3 technologies. Currently a Working Student at SPYCE.5, Tim is deeply involved in projects related to automatic IOTA Node deployment on AWS and subscription management.. With a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science and a Master in progress, he brings a well-rounded skill set to the table. His previous experience includes software engineering roles at IOTA Foundation, where he developed APIs for self-sovereign identities and data streams on blockchain. We hope you are as excited as we are! SPYCE.5 is pioneering #Web3 infrastructure for @IOTA and @Shimmernet, soon offering #AppChains, scalable API's, and developer tooling, driving the future for blockchain innovation and enterprise adoption. 🌐🚀 If you are looking to build on IOTA and Shimmer, let’s connect ⚡️ at spyce5.com/contact-us/