Overview

• The validator is live with all 6.8 million SOL delegated and is open to outside delegations at a 0% commission.
• Forward says the setup uses DoubleZero infrastructure with Jump Crypto’s Firedancer client and Galaxy integration.
• The company expects the node to rank among Solana’s top ten validators by total stake at launch.
• Future validators will run exclusively on DoubleZero as Forward and the partner test configurations to boost bandwidth, cut latency and improve throughput.
• The move follows a $1.65 billion private raise and a $4 billion ATM program, while FORD shares fell 7% Tuesday before rebounding more than 4% Wednesday morning.