The Solana Foundation has implemented a new policy that will scale back support for long-standing validators reliant on Foundation-delegated stake, while paving the way for new, community-backed operators.
The updated guidelines state that for each new validator brought into the Foundation’s Delegation Program, three existing validators will be removed, provided they have received Foundation stake for more than 18 months and hold less than 1,000 SOL in external delegation.
The measure took effect immediately.
Foundation officials said the change is aimed at reducing dependence on internal stake allocations and strengthening the role of community involvement in network validation.
Transitioning to merit-based participation
The Solana Foundation initially launched its Delegation Program to help new validators participate in consensus without needing substantial SOL holdings. By offering stake directly, the Foundation enabled smaller operators to earn rewards and contribute to network g
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