In Shardeum, validator nodes have the advantage of only keeping state data, which means they need to be involved in little technicalities and can join the network faster. This makes it easier for a broader range of people to become validators, which helps the network become less centralized in turn. By needing less computing power and resources, running a validator becomes easier for regular users, encouraging higher participation. The process supports a more open and diverse network by making it easier to become a validator. This strengthens the Shardeum ecosystem’s general decentralization and resilience.