Solana Foundation Adjusts Validator Incentives for Enhanced Decentralization

A recent study revealed that many Solana validators heavily rely on foundation support, with up to 90%-100% of their funding coming from the foundation. This has prompted the Solana Foundation to implement a new incentive structure aimed at fostering greater decentralization. By reducing stake concentration and decreasing reliance on the foundation, they aim to improve the Nakamoto Coefficient, a critical metric for network decentralization. In an ongoing effort to bolster the network’s decentralized nature, the Solana Foundation has rolled out …