Overview
A digital infrastructure provider
specializing in node operations for web3
Secure by design.
We aren't just following best practices, we're setting them. Security isn't a cost -- it's a feature that sets us apart. We implement multi-layer security with a zero-trust posture.
Built to scale.
The next wave of adoption in web3 will require the backbone of web2 hyper-scale infrastructure. We are cloud-native, with AWS architects experienced in production workloads for large US banks.
Transparency as a standard.
Our entire setup is Infrastructure-as-Code. Combined with on-chain data, our system is end-to-end observable. Our team's backgrounds in banking and defense add another layer of trusted expertise. With us, it's full visibility, full confidence.
Our Mission
Accelerate web3
Decentralized networks will become the bedrock of industries from finance, telecom, gaming, compute, and more.
Provide the most secure, efficient, and resilient node operation for the backbone of web3.
Node operators like Epoch Forge are powering the evolution of the internet. Our team of committed engineering, product, and security professionals are dedicated to lowering the barriers to entry for all and enable this vision.
There are not enough enterprise-grade and globally capable players in the space to support the vision of a credibly neutral web3 -- and we strive to fill that gap.
Bridge TradFi to DeFi
Liquid staking not only serves as the entry point for traditional financial institutions into the web3 space but also makes staking more accessible to individual users. We provide infrastructure for liquid staking products that allow for capital efficiency in staked digital assets.
Enable Decentralization
We understand the complexities of decentralized architectures at every layer —infrastructure, protocol, and application. Our expertise in highly distributed systems ensures we can deliver institutional-grade services.
Inform Policy
We chose to build in Washington DC to be a physical presence to help both policy makers and enterprises realize the tangible benefits of migrating workloads to decentralized architectures.
Our Technology
Infrastructure-as-Code
We built our IaC platform from the ground up. It's the heart of our global scalability, resiliency, and comprehensive security posture. We orchestrate seamless transitions from dev to prod with logically isolated environments separated by inspection layers. From CI/CD pipelines through testnets to production environments, every aspect is scripted, checked, and versioned. That means faster deployments, robust scaling, and complete transparency.
In fact, since our entire architecture deploys programmatically, we measure our Total Time to Recovery (TTR) in minutes, not hours or days.
Security & Compliance
When it comes to validators and nodes, web3 raises the stakes. Security systems have to go beyond traditional IT and cloud security — from wallet lifecycle management to global-scale peer-to-peer interactions. Our fortified, zero-trust network architecture is underpinned by CIS-hardened, minimized operating systems.
We've also implemented software supply chain checkpoints that audit our dependencies and build everything from source.
We're not just compliant; we're building new and relevant standards. We are developing an open source security framework fit for the next iteration of the web.
AI & ML Tooling
web3 moves fast ---- we develop and implement cutting-edge tech in our workflows to stay ahead. In a constantly evolving landscape with fragmented resources, AI isn't just an asset but a competitive edge. As experts in ML, we are developing models that constantly rightsize our infrastructure in near-real time based on network conditions.
We are also perfecting our in-house, fine-tuned LLMs that dynamically sift through protocol documentation and code bases, drastically decreasing our development time.
Our Team
Based in Washington, DC
Our team brings together expertise from highly regulated sectors -- banking, defense, and healthcare. We have a deep-rooted understanding of navigating intricate regulatory landscapes, all while going fast to deliver technology where it's needed most. We are bringing this expertise to web3's infrastructure layer. We chose to build in Washington DC in order to be a physical presence for both enterprises and policy makers.
Scott Seidenberger
Managing Director
Scott is co-founder and Managing Director at Epoch Forge. He comes to web3 from a decade in aerospace & defense tech as a former Air Force Officer. A PhD Student in Data Science, he studies distributed systems and AI and wants to bring his operational expertise to web3. He has been involved in web3 since mining Ethereum out of his dorm room.
He holds an MS in Data Science from Penn State and a BS from Cornell.
Steven Sacks
Director, Security & Risk
As Director of Security & Risk at Epoch Forge, Steve runs a comprehensive security program that is a pillar of our firm's identity. He routinely advises boards of directors on digital risk and operations, and he is bringing the best to bear from web2 to web3, to not just follow industry best practices, but lead in helping set them.
He is a CISSP and has as an MA in Security Studies from Georgetown with a BA from Cornell.
Alec Sokol
Co-Founder, CTO
Alec is co-founder and Director of Engineering at Epoch Forge. He moved across the country from the Bay Area where he built global-scale data platforms and earned two patents in streaming data. He is passionate about applying what he deployed at big banks to decentralized technologies and finding creative solutions to the current challenges in scaling web3.
He is an AWS solutions architect professional and holds a BS in Computer Science from Cornell.
Michael Furr
Director, Product
Mike is the Director of Product at Epoch Forge, leading the development of our staking products and services. A web3 transplant coming from the world of biomedical engineering, he brings a unique interdisciplinary approach to crafting robust and user-friendly solutions. He is committed to creating products that are not only innovative, but also highly compliant and secure.
He holds an MS in Bio-eng from Penn and BS from UD.
Contact Us
We are a growing, early-stage startup --- feel free to reach out for roles in infrastructure engineering or to partner with us.