Solana validators drop 68% since March 2023 to about 800 as SOL trades between $124 and $145

Solana's validator set has fallen from more than 2,500 to around 800 since March 2023, a nearly 68% decline based on community tallies compiled by Criptonoticias. SOL is trading near $133, down 2% on the day, within a range defined by $124 support and $145 resistance as analysts debate decentralization, operating costs, and stake concentration.