Vote latency is calculated based on the difference between the timestamp of a vote and the block it corresponds to. This slot-based calculation ensures that votes cast within the grace period, corresponding to 1-2 slots, receive full credits.
The primary Solana validator incentive structure requires significant effort for an average validator to break even.
Economic challenges contribute to validators finding innovative ways to earn, including commission cheating.
The ecosystem should “stop supporting 0% commission validators!”.
Solana should document common error messages validators encounter and how to resolve them.
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