{"id":12,"date":"2023-02-03T22:14:55","date_gmt":"2023-02-03T22:14:55","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/127.0.0.1:81\/?page_id=12"},"modified":"2025-12-09T11:04:34","modified_gmt":"2025-12-08T22:04:34","slug":"46-south-cardano-stake-pool","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"\/","title":{"rendered":"Home"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"AboutUs\">About us<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">The world&#8217;s Southernmost Cardano Stake Pool<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As the southernmost Cardano stake pool in the world, 46 South operates on a reliable Starlink connection in Invercargill, New Zealand. Our 4G failover system ensures uninterrupted service for our delegators.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To promote network decentralization, we use physical, baremetal servers with UPS backup for redundancy. Our servers use only 100 watts of power and are powered by 100% r<a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/List_of_power_stations_in_New_Zealand\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">enewable energy from the South Island<\/a> of New Zealand, making them eco-friendly and sustainable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We are proud to have received an IOHK delegation for epochs 265-294 and strive to maintain the highest standards of performance and reliability. By delegating with 46 South, you can help contribute to the success of the Cardano network while enjoying the benefits of our dedicated service.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;re interested in delegating your ADA to a reliable, energy-efficient Cardano stake pool, look no further than 46 South. <a href=\"\/index.php\/delegation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Join us<\/a> today and become a part of the growing Cardano community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"Delegate\">Delegate<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you already have $ADA in your wallet, why not put it to work for you by delegating to a Cardano stake pool like ours? Not only can you earn rewards without giving up control of your funds, but you&#8217;ll also be supporting the continued growth and success of the Cardano network.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At 46 South, our pool ticker is [46S]. You can find us in your favorite wallet and easily delegate your $ADA to start earning rewards right away. Plus, when you delegate to our pool, you&#8217;ll also receive $CNC, $NEWM, $HOSKY, $DRIP, and many other tokens through <a href=\"http:\/\/dripdropz.io\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">DripDropz<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/vm.adaseal.eu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">VendingMachine<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/smartclaimz.io\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SmartClaimz<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Alternatively, you can visit our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.46south.io\/index.php\/delegation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>delegation<\/strong> <\/a>page to delegate directly and become a part of the growing Cardano community. Don&#8217;t miss out on the chance to earn rewards while contributing to the future of Cardano. Join us at 46 South and start delegating today!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Our Mission<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>At 46 South, our mission is to support the decentralisation and accessibility of the Cardano network. We launched our Cardano stake pool in March 2021, utilising our unique global position and baremetal servers in Invercargill, New Zealand to help achieve this goal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Cardano network was designed to be decentralized and inclusive, with a low barrier for entry. This ensures that the network remains accessible to everyone and is not controlled by a small group of wealthy individuals.<\/p>\n\n\n\t\t<div\n            id=\"wpmapblock_7122d8a2\"\n            data-settings='{&quot;map_marker&quot;:[{&quot;lat&quot;:&quot;-46.402237297978&quot;,&quot;lng&quot;:&quot;168.35620880127&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;Invercargill&quot;,&quot;content&quot;:&quot;Invercargill, New Zealand&quot;,&quot;iconType&quot;:&quot;default&quot;,&quot;customIconUrl&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;customIconWidth&quot;:&quot;25&quot;,&quot;customIconHeight&quot;:&quot;40&quot;}],&quot;map_zoom&quot;:&quot;3&quot;,&quot;scroll_wheel_zoom&quot;:&quot;1&quot;,&quot;map_type&quot;:&quot;GM&quot;,&quot;center_index&quot;:0}'\n            class=\"wpmapblockrender\"\n            style=\"\n\t\t\twidth: 50%;\n\t\t\theight: 500px;\n\t\t\"\n            >\n        <\/div>\n        \n\n\n<p>By delegating your $ADA to our pool, you can contribute to the decentralization and success of the Cardano network while earning rewards for your contributions. Join us today and become a part of the growing Cardano community, helping to create a more equitable future for the blockchain space.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"CNCAla\">20% of operator rewards are donated<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>At 46 South, we are proud participants in Climate Neutral Cardano (CNC), dedicated to promoting sustainability and reducing carbon emissions within the Cardano network.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For more information about Climate Neutral Cardano and our sustainability initiatives, please visit the CNC <a href=\"http:\/\/climateneutralcardano.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">project website<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As part of our commitment to CNC, we donated 20% of our operator rewards to the Tetikasa Ala project for many years. This impactful initiative in Madagascar focuses on forest and soil regeneration, empowering the local community to lead these efforts. Learn more about their work on their <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/TetikasaAla\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Twitter page<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We have ended our donations to Tetikasa Ala in April 2025. We donated over 1,600 $ADA to this worthy cause.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By delegating to our stake pool, you are actively supporting a more sustainable and equitable future for the blockchain space. Join us today and be a part of this transformative movement!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-rounded\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized has-custom-border\"><a href=\"https:\/\/climateneutralcardano.org\/cnc-ala-ispo-eligible-pools\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"542\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/GridArt_20221201_121259370-1024x542.jpg\" alt=\"CNC Ala ISPO banner\" class=\"wp-image-24\" style=\"border-radius:24px;width:595px;height:315px\" srcset=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/GridArt_20221201_121259370-1024x542.jpg 1024w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/GridArt_20221201_121259370-300x159.jpg 300w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/GridArt_20221201_121259370-768x406.jpg 768w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/GridArt_20221201_121259370-1536x813.jpg 1536w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/GridArt_20221201_121259370.jpg 1550w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Pest Free Token Donations<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Since <strong>June 2025<\/strong>, our Cardano stake pool has been proudly donating <strong>20% of our pool fees<\/strong> to <strong>Pest Free Token<\/strong>, a New Zealand charity dedicated to protecting native wildlife by supporting community-led pest eradication.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Pest Free Token combines backyard trapping, conservation engagement, and a charitable cryptocurrency to help drive New Zealand toward a predator-free future. Learn more at <a href=\"https:\/\/pestfreetoken.co.nz\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">pestfreetoken.co.nz<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Every delegation to our pool \u2014 including yours \u2014 not only earns ADA rewards, it also helps fund real conservation work across Aotearoa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"Stats\">Stats<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"aligncenter\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/img.cexplorer.io\/w\/widget.html?pool=pool1zt2d9aa8ck62uyy985yny47hr0f6cmf2hnxzke0up0lc7zcp65f&amp;theme=dark\" width=\"500\" height=\"320\" frameborder=\"0\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cexplorer.io\/pool\/pool1zt2d9aa8ck62uyy985yny47hr0f6cmf2hnxzke0up0lc7zcp65f\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">pool detail on cexplorer.io<\/a><\/iframe>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"Contact\">Contact<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-social-links aligncenter is-layout-flex wp-block-social-links-is-layout-flex\"><li class=\"wp-social-link wp-social-link-facebook  wp-block-social-link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/46South\/\" class=\"wp-block-social-link-anchor\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M12 2C6.5 2 2 6.5 2 12c0 5 3.7 9.1 8.4 9.9v-7H7.9V12h2.5V9.8c0-2.5 1.5-3.9 3.8-3.9 1.1 0 2.2.2 2.2.2v2.5h-1.3c-1.2 0-1.6.8-1.6 1.6V12h2.8l-.4 2.9h-2.3v7C18.3 21.1 22 17 22 12c0-5.5-4.5-10-10-10z\"><\/path><\/svg><span class=\"wp-block-social-link-label screen-reader-text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n\n<li class=\"wp-social-link wp-social-link-twitter  wp-block-social-link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/46south1\" class=\"wp-block-social-link-anchor\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M22.23,5.924c-0.736,0.326-1.527,0.547-2.357,0.646c0.847-0.508,1.498-1.312,1.804-2.27 c-0.793,0.47-1.671,0.812-2.606,0.996C18.324,4.498,17.257,4,16.077,4c-2.266,0-4.103,1.837-4.103,4.103 c0,0.322,0.036,0.635,0.106,0.935C8.67,8.867,5.647,7.234,3.623,4.751C3.27,5.357,3.067,6.062,3.067,6.814 c0,1.424,0.724,2.679,1.825,3.415c-0.673-0.021-1.305-0.206-1.859-0.513c0,0.017,0,0.034,0,0.052c0,1.988,1.414,3.647,3.292,4.023 c-0.344,0.094-0.707,0.144-1.081,0.144c-0.264,0-0.521-0.026-0.772-0.074c0.522,1.63,2.038,2.816,3.833,2.85 c-1.404,1.1-3.174,1.756-5.096,1.756c-0.331,0-0.658-0.019-0.979-0.057c1.816,1.164,3.973,1.843,6.29,1.843 c7.547,0,11.675-6.252,11.675-11.675c0-0.178-0.004-0.355-0.012-0.531C20.985,7.47,21.68,6.747,22.23,5.924z\"><\/path><\/svg><span class=\"wp-block-social-link-label screen-reader-text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n\n<li class=\"wp-social-link wp-social-link-mail  wp-block-social-link\"><a href=\"mailto:h&#101;&#108;&#108;o&#064;&#052;&#054;so&#117;&#116;h.io\" class=\"wp-block-social-link-anchor\"><svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M19,5H5c-1.1,0-2,.9-2,2v10c0,1.1.9,2,2,2h14c1.1,0,2-.9,2-2V7c0-1.1-.9-2-2-2zm.5,12c0,.3-.2.5-.5.5H5c-.3,0-.5-.2-.5-.5V9.8l7.5,5.6,7.5-5.6V17zm0-9.1L12,13.6,4.5,7.9V7c0-.3.2-.5.5-.5h14c.3,0,.5.2.5.5v.9z\"><\/path><\/svg><span class=\"wp-block-social-link-label screen-reader-text\">Mail<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"Memberships\">Memberships<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>At 46 South, we are proud to be affiliated with several groups that share our commitment to supporting the Cardano community. We encourage you to click through to learn more about each group and their efforts to promote decentralisation, sustainability, and innovation within the blockchain space.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By supporting these groups and partnering with like-minded organisations, we can work together to help build a more equitable and sustainable future for the Cardano network. Join us in supporting these important initiatives and becoming a part of the growing Cardano community today!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/climateneutralcardano.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"293\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/CARDANO-op2_WT_transparent-02-2048x585-1-1024x293.png\" alt=\"CNC Membership Banner\" class=\"wp-image-22\" style=\"width:457px;height:131px\" srcset=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/CARDANO-op2_WT_transparent-02-2048x585-1-1024x293.png 1024w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/CARDANO-op2_WT_transparent-02-2048x585-1-300x86.png 300w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/CARDANO-op2_WT_transparent-02-2048x585-1-768x219.png 768w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/CARDANO-op2_WT_transparent-02-2048x585-1-1536x439.png 1536w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/CARDANO-op2_WT_transparent-02-2048x585-1.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cardanobaremetal.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"118\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/baremetal-alt-1.png\" alt=\"Bare Metal Alliance Membership Banner\" class=\"wp-image-19\" style=\"width:432px;height:84px\" srcset=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/baremetal-alt-1.png 600w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/baremetal-alt-1-300x59.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/singlepoolalliance.net\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"377\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/spa-logo-full-new-1024x377.png\" alt=\"SPA Membership Banner\" class=\"wp-image-20\" style=\"width:495px;height:182px\" srcset=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/spa-logo-full-new-1024x377.png 1024w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/spa-logo-full-new-300x110.png 300w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/spa-logo-full-new-768x282.png 768w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/spa-logo-full-new-1536x565.png 1536w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/spa-logo-full-new-2048x753.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.xspo-alliance.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"109\" height=\"111\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/xSPO_logo_Alliance_small.png\" alt=\"xSPO Membership Banner\" class=\"wp-image-21\" style=\"width:198px;height:202px\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.freeloaderz.io\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"614\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/freeloaderz-1024x614.png\" alt=\"Free Loaderz Membership Banner\" class=\"wp-image-18\" style=\"width:400px;height:238px\" srcset=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/freeloaderz-1024x614.png 1024w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/freeloaderz-300x180.png 300w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/freeloaderz-768x461.png 768w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/freeloaderz.png 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>About us The world&#8217;s Southernmost Cardano Stake Pool As the southernmost Cardano stake pool in the world, 46 South operates on a reliable Starlink connection in Invercargill, New Zealand. Our 4G failover system ensures uninterrupted service for our delegators. To promote network decentralization, we use physical, baremetal servers with UPS backup for redundancy. 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