Forward Industries strengthens Solana ties with $1.7B validator node launch

Core Insights - Forward Industries, Inc. has launched an institutional-grade validator node on the Solana blockchain, staking nearly $1.7 billion worth of SOL, which positions the company among the top ten validators in the network [1] Company Developments - The launch of the validator node signifies Forward Industries' commitment to enhancing Solana's infrastructure and promoting institutional participation in decentralized finance (DeFi) [1]