Solana Takes Steps Towards Increased Decentralization Through Validator Policy Change

The Solana Foundation has implemented a new policy for validator participation, aiming to boost network decentralization and reduce the power concentrated in the hands of a few. Under the updated rules, every newly recruited validator must replace three existing ones, who have held Foundation stake for over 18 months and possess less than 1,000 SOL in external stake. This shift encourages greater community involvement, ensuring the Solana network remains diverse and less reliant on individual validators.