Definition ∞ Solana stake authority designates the entity or address that holds the control rights over a particular amount of staked Solana (SOL) tokens. The stake authority can delegate SOL to a validator, change the validator, or withdraw the staked tokens. This mechanism is crucial for the security and decentralization of the Solana proof-of-stake network. It permits stakers to manage their contributions to network validation.
Context ∞ Solana stake authority is a critical component of the Solana network’s operational model, impacting decentralization and security. Discussions often revolve around the distribution of stake and methods to encourage more diverse validator participation. A key future development involves governance proposals aimed at further distributing stake authority to prevent undue centralization.
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