For the first time, the Solana main-net beta has exceeded 1000 active validators. Validators are network members who are in charge of validating and processing transactions on a proof-of-stake (PoS) Blockchain. They are rewarded with new tokens as well as network transaction fees. According to data from aggregator site SolanaBeach, there are 1081 validators across the Solana network. In the last four months, the number of validators on the Solana main-net beta has increased by 40%.