Derived from NewsBTC, the Solana network has seen its validator count fall by over 68% in the past three years, from around 2,500 to approximately 800 as of 2025. A report from Criptonocias highlights the decline, sparking concerns about the network’s health and security. Some in the ecosystem argue the reduction may be due to pruning inactive nodes, while others warn of potential centralization risks. Meanwhile, on-chain data from Glassnode shows a 30-day average realized profit-to-loss ratio below 1, indicating bearish market sentiment.
Solana Validator Count Drops 68% in 3 Years, Raising Network Health Concerns
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Solana’s network activity has raised concerns as validator count fell 68% in three years, from 2,500 to 800 by 2025, per Criptonocias. Some say inactive nodes were pruned, but others warn of centralization risks. Network metrics from Glassnode show a 30-day average realized P/L ratio below 1, signaling weak on-chain sentiment.
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