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Cardano is back in focus after new data placed it second among Layer 1 networks by validator count. The project is behind Ethereum, sparking fresh talk about measuring these numbers and what they really say about decentralization.
L1 Validator Rankings Put Cardano Just Behind Ethereum
New figures shared across the crypto space show Ethereum holding the top spot in validator count by a wide margin. It has more than 900,000 validators. Cardano follows with about 2,900. Other networks such as Algorand, Solana, Polkadot, and NEAR Protocol are further behind.
At first glance, the gap between Ethereum and Cardano seems very large. Many people see this as a clear win for Ethereum. Howev
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