2026-01-12 19:33:39

The Solana ecosystem welcomes new validator participants. Professional asset management firm Sharps Technology announced a partnership with a leading compliant exchange to deploy its validator nodes on the Solana network. This means the company is no longer simply holding its large 2 million SOL position but is further deepening its involvement—by operating validator nodes to help secure the Solana network.

This move reflects the evolving role of institutional capital in the crypto ecosystem. From passive holding to active participation in network governance and security, Sharps Technology's choice represents a more mature engagement stance. Deploying validators not only helps strengthen Solana's network infrastructure but also provides participants with corresponding staking rewards. This increased institutional-level participation is often seen as a sign of confidence in the network's long-term prospects.

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SpeakWithHatOn

· 01-14 16:21

Institutions are no longer just earning passive income; this is true gold and silver betting. --- The recent moves by sharps are indeed interesting. 2 million SOL is not a small number. Dare to be a validator shows true confidence in Solana. --- Another big player has upgraded from retail mentality. This is probably a sign of a mature ecosystem. --- Staking yields + network security, a win-win business. --- Tired of those who only trade coins, this kind of participation truly proves long-term optimism. --- The man with 2 million SOL is starting to build infrastructure. Something significant. --- Validator nodes should have had institutional involvement long ago; it's surprising it’s just starting now. --- But to be fair, the collaboration between compliant exchanges and validators... Is this also paving the way for liquidity? --- Finally, smart money not only holds tokens but also thinks about helping the ecosystem. --- In simple terms, evolving from financial investment to network participation, the perspective is indeed different.

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DefiPlaybook

· 01-13 20:37

2 million SOL just earning interest isn't enough, now they're starting to milk the validator's wool. This move can be considered a textbook-level capital play. But to put it simply, it's the ultimate form of APY—advancing from holding coins for returns to operating node earnings. Institutions are really thoughtful. This is a sign of confidence in the ecosystem, unlike some big players who constantly say they're optimistic but run away at the first sign of trouble.

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MoonWaterDroplets

· 01-12 20:03

Hey, there's something going on. Big institutions are starting to invest real money in operations, not just talking trash about the SOL ecosystem.

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FlashLoanPrince

· 01-12 20:01

2 million SOL went to become validators, this is the way institutions should play... staking yields are steady

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Ser_This_Is_A_Casino

· 01-12 20:00

Institutions are really starting to get serious. 2 million SOL isn't enough; they still want to run validators to earn staking rewards? That logic makes perfect sense.

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ChainSauceMaster

· 01-12 19:49

Hey, Sharps' gameplay this time is quite interesting. Finally, big funds are willing to step in and become validators. Simply earning interest by holding 2 million SOL isn't enough; you really need to participate to feel secure. This approach is correct. Validators are indeed an overlooked good opportunity, and institutions are starting to wake up.

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