Solana validator count drops 68% as node costs squeeze smaller operators Solana’s validator count has dropped 68% since 2023 as rising costs and zero-fee competition push smaller node operators offline. Leave a Reply Cancel replyYour email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *Comment * Name * Email * Website Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Filed under: Bitcoin - @ January 29, 2026 11:12 am