Why We Need to Reimagine Proof-of-stake Validators in 2025

Every day, hundreds of new validators join blockchain networks, and headlines celebrate this as “increasing decentralization. ” Ethereum staking participation has climbed to 30% of total supply, with approximately 36 million ETH (~$154 billion) staked, while Solana has grown to 3,248 validators across 45+ countries.   Despite this impressive growth, too many validators remain passive participants, collecting rewards while contributing little to their ecosystems. Meanwhile, real power concentrates in fewer hands than ever, revealing that quantity alone doesn’t guarantee meaningful decentralization source: https://beincrypto.com/why-we-need-to-reimagine-proof-of-stake-validators-in-2025/