Solana Validators Reaped More Than $25M in Fees from TRUMP and MELANIA Tokens.

Solana Validators Reap $25.8M in Fees Amid TRUMP and MELANIA Trading Frenzy

Solana validators earned over 100,000 SOL—worth $25.8 million—in fees and tips as trading volumes for the TRUMP and MELANIA tokens spiked to record levels.

The largest daily payout occurred on Jan. 20, when validators collected more than 87,000 SOL, fueled by the rally in TRUMP and the subsequent trading interest in MELANIA. The heightened activity resulted in 24.7 million transaction bundles, reflecting the intense demand for transaction prioritization.

Out of Solana’s 4.5 million daily active users, 1.5 million acted as tippers, showing significant engagement in token sniping on platforms like Meteora and Orca. Tippers, including bots and active traders, attach extra fees to their transactions to incentivize validators to process them faster.

Bundles on Solana are transaction groupings submitted to validators, who process them in exchange for these tips and fees. This mechanism ensures that users willing to pay more can prioritize their trades during high-traffic periods.

The spike in activity temporarily boosted annual staking rewards to 7.14%, while network inflation dipped below 5%. By Wednesday morning, TRUMP was trading at $42, marking a 25% gain in 24 hours, while MELANIA experienced a slight decline, trading at $4.

The remarkable validator earnings highlight how memecoin trading can drive substantial network activity, benefiting stakers and participants across Solana’s ecosystem.