Overview

• Built on DoubleZero’s high-throughput network, the validator runs Jump Crypto’s Firedancer client with Galaxy integration.
• Delegation is open to the public at 0% commission, positioning Forward to capture additional stake without fee drag for delegators.
• Forward says the node is expected to rank among Solana’s top ten validators by total stake at launch.
• The company plans additional DoubleZero-based validators and joint performance tuning focused on bandwidth, latency, and efficiency.
• The rollout follows a $1.65 billion private financing and a $4 billion at-the-market equity program that funded its large SOL position, far exceeding DFDV’s roughly 2.09 million SOL.