A new Solana validator received a $1 million stake in SOL from an unidentified whale, marking a significant boost as the network shifts away from Solana Foundation's delegation support. Running a validator is costly, requiring substantial delegated stake to cover expenses. With the foundation's reduced role, validators must now attract large backers independently, impacting network decentralization and potentially favoring well-funded operators. This shift could lead to a concentration of power among fewer validators despite a healthy total count.
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