Algorand Hits Record 1,556 Active Validators as Decentralization Grows
- —Active validators hit a record 1,556 on September 29
- —Week-over-week growth was 0.19%
- —Validator count rose from 897 to 1,726 during 2025
- —William Herkelrath replaced Staci Warden as Algorand Foundation CEO on September 9
Why it matters: A broader validator set reduces reliance on a few stakeholders and reinforces Algorand's decentralization.
Source: TronWeekly