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Visualization of the Solana blockchain network showing a significant drop in active validator nodes and connections.
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Solana Validator Count Plummets: A 65% Decline from Peak Raises Decentralization Questions

January 28, 2026 Jackson Miller

Global, May 2025: The Solana validator count has experienced a dramatic and sustained decline, falling more than 65% from its early 2023 peak. Recent data confirms the number of active validators securing the network has dropped below 800, a level not seen since 2021. This significant shift within one of cryptocurrency’s leading smart contract platforms […]

Bitmine stakes ETH in a major expansion of its $6.9 billion Ethereum staking portfolio, highlighting blockchain investment.
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Bitmine Stakes ETH: Strategic $186 Million Move Expands $6.9 Billion Ethereum Position

January 28, 2026 Jackson Miller

Global, May 2025: Cryptocurrency investment firm Bitmine has executed a significant expansion of its Ethereum holdings, staking an additional 62,304 ETH valued at approximately $186.04 million. This strategic move, verified by on-chain analytics provider Onchainlens, amplifies the company’s already substantial commitment to the Ethereum network. Bitmine’s total staked ETH now stands at 2,328,288, representing a […]