Being a Solana validator used to be simple: just keep the node running.
That bar's gone.
The teams we delegate to spent the quarter shipping clients, filing security fixes, mentoring builders, and reinvesting rewards back into the network.
A handful went further than anyone expected 🧵👇
Being a Solana validator used to be simple: just keep the node running.
That bar's gone.
The teams we delegate to spent the quarter shipping clients, filing security fixes, mentoring builders, and reinvesting rewards back into the network.
A handful went further than anyone expected 🧵👇
None of this shows up on a basic uptime chart. But it's the foundation the rest of us build on: the clients, the docs, the tooling, the onboarding.
We delegate to these teams because a strong base beats chasing hype every time.
We're going to keep watching this space and sharing what we find.
If you're a validator doing work like this, reach out. Let's build something better together.
https://t.co/A0IsU5STSx
🔹 @SagaMobileDAO Fixing a real gap in @solanamobile. Their U$ER product, the only structured QA setup for the Solana Mobile dApp Store (435+ apps), is 85% done.
They've tested 11 dApps, generated $5k in builder revenue, and passed $4k of it to verified testers.
They also won a Superteam USA Builder Grant.
Quality infrastructure nobody else was building.
🔹South African Community Validator The first validator on the African continent, and they're widening the door.
Shipyard SA pulled 20+ project submissions in 6 weeks and connected 15+ devs globally, and their UCT and Stellenbosch partnerships are working toward 1,500 CS students.
100% of revenue goes back in. Regional onboarding is how the network actually grows.
🔹Pigs in Blankets Performance nerds in the best way. Top-20 TVC via the Xshin Performance Pool, an 85-95% LockedOut reduction from a mod other validators adopted, a 2.1x SHA-256 speedup, 92% faster snapshot acquisition, and a full dual-ISP rollout across Cogent and Vorboss.
Tiny optimizations that quietly make the whole network faster.
A little over a year ago, we started a dedicated Pinocchio Working Group.
👉The goal was simple:
Bring together builders who want to learn Pinocchio, collaborate, and contribute back to the ecosystem.
Since then:
- A growing group of Pinocchians
- Dozens of live sessions
- Hundreds of hours of technical discussions
- Multiple open-source projects shipped
Here's a look at what we've been building together 👇
Gm. Calling all @Solana testnet validators. We need your help testing the new Solana governance framework.
We need help testing the "propose" feature which requires 10% of stakeweight to support a proposal before it goes to vote.
1) Head here -> https://t.co/CItwrjGI77
1a) Please support proposals 0359 & 0333 using your testnet identity key.
1b) The easiest way to do this is to use the Backpack wallet with custom RPC pointing -> https://t.co/bjfxlQqvYS with your testnet identity key.
If you can reply to this tweet with your stake I'll calculate how far we need to hit 10%.
Thank you! 40 hours to go!
EP. 01: Reflecting 2025 • Powering 2026
ft. @japarjam
From the moments that shaped us
to the momentum ahead.
The journey continues…..
More energy. Bigger plans. 💪
EP. 04 Final: Reflecting 2025 • Powering 2026
Through education and public good, we empower thousands of builders every year to grow, build, and move forward with confidence.
Our mission stays the same: create lasting skills and meaningful impact and we are stepping into 2026 with more energy and more learning opportunities.
And we are incredibly grateful for our fearless, ethical, and high-integrity community.
The tribe continues to grow - stronger, sharper, and more united than ever.
Thank you to everyone who supported us. We’re truly grateful.
Wishing you all a Happy New Year 🎉
The grind starts soon.
Get ready for another great 2026 ride 🚘
Supporting the @solana ecosystem, and it's core contributors has always been our mission.
We're definitely not stopping at 1M+ SOL staked.
And we're definitely not stopping at 180+ validators.
Have you noticed all the education, tooling, OSS, and strong devs/engineers coming from @solanaturbine ?
Have you noticed the level of our programming going far beyond simple Anchor and TS?
Have you noticed our Ha1iad3 Validator growing?
Have you noticed the @DynoSolPool stake pool growth and social impact?
Have you acted on what you see?
Have you applied? https://t.co/F3vtI8DqFo
Have you reached out for Talent?
Have you staked with us?
What have you done to grow as a professional?
What have you done to grow @solana
Don't be passive- jump in. It only takes the first step.
Validator Spotlight: @Mythx123 🧵
We're focusing today on Mythx, led by founder Jeff Hammer
Jeff is a validator operator and a long-standing contributor to the ecosystem, influencing @solana through storytelling, cultural initiatives, and tangible community engagement.
Let’s dig in👇
🧵4/4: 🗳️ Stake With Mythx
Mythx isn’t just a cultural pillar — it’s a high-reliability validator built for long-term alignment with Solana.
💪Operated for resilience, uptime, and trust, Mythx runs with leading infrastructure partners, redundant systems, and constant monitoring to protect stakers and the network.
Vote account:
mythxna3hpzXSbaseyR12vu5Vvym1HxS92eCgXLvY7w
🎯Mythx currently has ~75,849 $SOL staked and is targeting 100,000 $SOL by Q4 2025.
If you want your stake to secure the network and power the culture, Mythx is where both worlds compound.
https://t.co/WRhbqy9GsU