Contact
Get in Touch
We are a small team. We read every message and respond as quickly as we can. Validator applications receive priority.
Primary contact
Lee Smart
ARIA Research Ltd
For sensitive communications, request a PGP key at info@aria-research.org before sending.
Validator enquiries
To apply as a founding validator, use the validator application form. Applications are reviewed against the Operational Constitution requirements: infrastructure diversity, bond eligibility, and ≥95% uptime commitment.
Validator application formResponse target: within 72 hours
General enquiries
For protocol questions, press, or partnership enquiries, email info@aria-research.org. We aim to respond on a best-effort basis.
Response time: best effort
Protocol questions
For technical protocol questions, specification clarifications, or to report a potential issue, GitHub issues are the preferred channel. All discussion is public and becomes part of the project record.
VFD_org/phinet on GitHub