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Validator centralization refers to the phenomenon where a small group of validators in a blockchain network control a disproportionate amount of the validation power, compromising the decentralization and security of the network. This can be attributed to various factors, including the high costs of running a validation node, the complexity of the validation process, and the lack of incentives for smaller validators. As a result, the security and decentralization of the network are put at risk, making it more vulnerable to 51% attacks and other forms of manipulation, as seen in the cases of Bitcoin and Ethereum, where the dominance of large mining pools, such as Antpool and F2Pool, has raised concerns about centralization, and companies like Coinbase and Binance have also been involved in the discussion around validator centralization.