Solana Foundation Removes $SOL Validators Over Malicious Sandwich Attacks

Jun 10, 2024, 10:33 AM

The Solana Foundation has taken decisive action against certain validators on its network by removing them from its delegation program. This move comes after it was revealed that these validators were involved in conducting malicious sandwich attacks against $SOL network users. A sandwich attack is a type of front-running exploit where an attacker places two transactions around a victim’s transaction to manipulate the price. The foundation's decision underscores its commitment to maintaining the integrity and security of the Solana network.