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Injective, a blockchain network designed for decentralized finance (DeFi) applications, has just secured a major partner—Google Cloud. The tech giant will now act as a validator for Injective, helping to confirm transactions, enhance security, and further decentralize the network.
Think of validators as referees in a sports match—they ensure all transactions are fair and legitimate. With Google Cloud stepping in as a validator, Injective gains an extra layer of credibility, reliability, and protection against potential threats.
Beyond validation, Injective is also tapping into Google Cloud’s powerful Web3 development tools. These tools provide resources like educational materials, test networks, and data analytics, making it easier for developers to build applications on Injective’s blockchain.
Injective will host its Developer Suite on Google Cloud, giving Web2 and Web3 developers a streamlined experience when creating decentralized apps (dapps). Additionally, an upcoming AI Agent Hackathon—a collaboration between Injective, Google Cloud, ElizaOS, and DoraHacks—will allow participants to experiment with Injective’s AI-powered tool, iAgent, for financial applications.
This partnership aims to make it easier for both traditional (Web2) and blockchain-focused (Web3) developers to enter the DeFi space and innovate on Injective’s network.
Google Cloud has been selective about its blockchain partnerships, previously working with networks like Polygon and BNB Chain. By joining Injective, Google Cloud is further expanding its presence in the Web3 space.
Injective is also making its blockchain data more accessible by integrating with Google Cloud’s BigQuery. This means developers, researchers, and traders can easily access real-time data on transactions and financial activity, opening the door for advanced trading strategies and AI-driven applications.
Injective’s market performance
Despite the exciting updates, Injective’s native cryptocurrency, INJ, has seen some ups and downs. As of now:
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INJ is trading at $10.98, up 4.1% in a day.
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It gained 14% in a week but dropped 28% over the past month and 73% over the last year.
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INJ hit an all-time high of $52.62 in March 2024 but has since fallen by 79%.
Injective’s Total Value Locked (TVL)—a key metric showing how much value is secured within its blockchain—currently stands at $30.92 million, according to DeFiLlama.
What’s next for Injective?
This isn’t the first time a major company has recognized Injective’s potential. In February 2025, Deutsche Telekom’s subsidiary also joined as a validator, signaling growing institutional interest in the network.
With Google Cloud’s validation, expanded developer tools, and AI-driven innovation, Injective is positioning itself as a serious player in the DeFi and blockchain ecosystem. Whether this will reflect in INJ’s price recovery remains to be seen, but one thing is clear—Injective’s long-term growth strategy is in full motion.