
Many solver-based decentralized protocols rely on competition models to incentivize actors like validators, solvers, and liquidity providers. While competition can drive efficiency, it also has a well-documented tendency to lead to centralization. As competitive dynamics favor the most resourceful players, smaller participants get squeezed out, ultimately reducing diversity and increasing reliance on a few dominant actors.

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