What it Takes To Be a Validator on Ethereum and Solana
The rise of Proof-of-Stake (PoS) as an alternative to Proof-of-Work (PoW) introduced a new role in blockchain security—the validator. Unlike PoW miners, who compete to solve cryptographic puzzles, validators in PoS-based networks secure the blockchain by staking tokens and validating transactions. Just like for miners in PoW systems, becoming a ...