Solana validator count drops 68% as node costs squeeze small operators
Solana’s validator count has dropped 68% since 2023 as rising costs and zero-fee competition push smaller node operators offline.
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Solana’s validator count has dropped 68% since 2023 as rising costs and zero-fee competition push smaller node operators offline.
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