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By Julie Binoche
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Key Changes in Validator Support. The main change comes from the Solana Foundation's decision to cut backing for validators that…
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Potential Impact on Small Validators. However, not everyone shares Mumtaz’s optimistic view.
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Price Implications for Solana (SOL). While the decision to reduce centralized support is intended to foster decentralization, it has…
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Conclusion. Solana's decision to cut validator support for smaller operators is a bold step towards achieving…
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The Solana Foundation has introduced it will reduce support for approximately 150 validators, a move that aims to encourage more self-reliance and bolster decentralization within…
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The main change comes from the Solana Foundation's decision to cut backing for validators that hold less than 1,000 SOL in external stake.
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Solana Foundation’s decision, introduced on April 23, 2025, has caused some division. Mert Mumtaz, the founder of Helius Labs, a key Solana developer support group, called the…
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However, not everyone shares Mumtaz’s optimistic view. Critics warn that removing the Foundation’s backing for smaller validators could have significant negative consequences.
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Dan Smith, an on-chain researcher, estimates that the axing of 150 validators could lead to approximately 900 validators being at risk.
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The pressure on smaller validators is evident in recent revenue drops. Between January and April of 2025, validator operator revenue decreased drastically from $15.
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While the decision to reduce centralized support is intended to foster decentralization, it has yet to significantly shift market sentiment.
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To maintain bullish momentum, Solana will need to recover its strength and demonstrate that decentralization efforts can be successfully integrated into the network without…
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