Solana co-founder Anatoly Yakovenko has stated that Solana's network offers a higher level of decentralization compared to Ethereum. According to NS3.AI, Yakovenko bases this claim on the original decentralization concept introduced by Satoshi Nakamoto. He highlights that Solana enables anyone to verify the ledger using a node without the need for high-end hardware. Additionally, Yakovenko emphasizes that Solana's architecture prevents the network from stealing user funds, setting it apart from systems that rely on multi-signature security councils.