# Validators running multiple identities and flipping commissions in same day

**URL:** <https://forum.polkadot.network/t/validators-running-multiple-identities-and-flipping-commissions-in-same-day/16569>\
**Category:** Ecosystem\
**Created:** [January 7, 2026, 7:59am UTC](https://forum.polkadot.network/t/validators-running-multiple-identities-and-flipping-commissions-in-same-day/16569 "2026-01-07T07:59:06Z")\
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**Author:** ![Megadot](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/user_avatar/forum.polkadot.network/megadot/32/10593_2.png) [@Megadot](https://forum.polkadot.network/u/Megadot)\
**Post date:** [January 26, 2026, 10:55am UTC](https://forum.polkadot.network/t/validators-running-multiple-identities-and-flipping-commissions-in-same-day/16569/50 "2026-01-26T10:55:21Z")

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It is deeply concerning to see validators operating under multiple identities.

I would like to present another case that suggests a strong link between **[dakkk](https://polkadot.subscan.io/account/12iqwZGB2sguEhjFi2ZRuWWixU8mHJnSiP1pwDefqGsBy4rV)** and **[OpenBitLab](https://polkadot.subscan.io/account/13pYWKctR5s8vQuyZt3pxQXue4SRH9coyAS9S9z5HtogAnhs),** both identities currently operating active Polkadot validators.

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**dakkk identity**

 ![dakk2](https://europe1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/uploads/polkadot2/original/2X/3/3469800bab7a85af8206311e1c8a94daeabaff21.png)

According to Twitter, [@dagide](https://x.com/dagide) belongs to Davide Gessa

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**OpenBitLab identity**

 ![photo3](https://europe1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/uploads/polkadot2/original/2X/8/81798a2bd57424ad26c5240bd30d7c091e810b82.png)

Please note that its **Davide personal email address** , not OpenBitLab corporate domain

What is particularly alarming is that both accounts transfer funds to the same [Kraken user wallet](https://polkadot.subscan.io/account/14QPVsc2j9RFCJBRHHjGJ14MusNS8EU6EQEXxPrjwKB9EcEk?tab=transfer), despite the fact that user wallets are, by definition, personal accounts:

 ![photo2](https://europe1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/uploads/polkadot2/original/2X/6/64f26f0416b6c9cd94b44527eefbb82ba2c245cc.png)

In addition to direct transfers between these two identities, there is also a transfer dated 13/08/2025 of 2,490 DOT originating from the [following account](https://polkadot.subscan.io/account/15ovftHnpfbbZegfnV8uFmc8b8ZMSVa1XDv2krLoyei236cd).

 ![photo1](https://europe1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/uploads/polkadot2/original/2X/1/1af6a0112b3b9cb80e35bbebf258251dda8d441c.png)

A review of this account’s [transaction history](https://polkadot.subscan.io/account/15ovftHnpfbbZegfnV8uFmc8b8ZMSVa1XDv2krLoyei236cd?tab=transfer) strongly indicates that it is controlled by OpenBitLab.

Given that OpenBitLab does not appear to be a legally incorporated entity, this seems to be a case of two identities that are apparently managed by the same operator. It is also concerning that OpenBitLab is operating validators on the Paseo network and across multiple system chains within the ecosystem.

Once again, this situation raises serious concerns regarding validator identity duplication, transparency, and the lack of effective enforcement within the ecosystem.

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