The Solana Foundation has set new rules for validator participation. This move aligns with the community’s goals of enhancing network efficiency and reducing the centralization of power.
Under the updated policy, for every new validator added to the program, three existing validators will be removed. These validators must have held Foundation stake for over 18 months and have less than 1,000 SOL in external stake. This change encourages community-supported validators, helping keep the Solana network decentralized.
A Step Towards True Decentralization
Validator nodes are essential to maintaining blockchain security and consensus. In Solana’s case, validators process transactions and secure the network by confirming blocks of data. Historically, the Foundation had played a significant role in delegating stake to certain validators, which helped boost the network’s stability and security during its early stages. However, this centralized approach raised concerns about the concentration of power and control in the hands of a few large validators supported by the Foundation.
The new policy is an important step towards addressing these concerns. By removing validators who have not attracted enough external stake, the Solana Foundation is encouraging more participation from the broader community, ensuring that the network isn’t overly reliant on any single group or entity. For example, smaller and newer validators now have a greater chance to grow and succeed, fostering a more vibrant and diverse network.
🚨JUST IN: The Solana Foundation has introduced a new policy to reinforce decentralization: for every new validator added to its Delegation Program, three will be removed if they have held Foundation stake for over 18 months and have less than 1,000 SOL in external stake.
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— SolanaFloor (@SolanaFloor) April 23, 2025
This decision comes at a time when decentralization is a key theme in the crypto community. As networks grow and become more popular, the challenge of maintaining decentralization becomes increasingly important.
More About Solana
A major move in the Solana ecosystem has been made with a massive 350,000 $SOL (worth approximately $53 million) being staked in one transaction on Marinade Finance. This substantial stake is expected to generate an impressive annual yield of 30,000 $SOL, based on current rates.
🚨MASSIVE: Someone just staked 350,000 $SOL ($53M) in one go on @MarinadeFinance — projected to earn 30,000 $SOL annually at current rates. pic.twitter.com/nvp9CXHUbf
— SolanaFloor (@SolanaFloor) April 23, 2025
The move highlights growing confidence in the Solana network and Marinade Finance as a staking platform. It will reinforce the ongoing trend of institutional and large-scale investors participating in the blockchain’s growth. With staking rewards like this, it becomes clear why Solana is gaining traction as a go-to blockchain for both investors and developers looking to maximize their crypto holdings.
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