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The recent release of Solana's software version v2.0.14 by Anza, a developer shop spun out of Solana Labs, has also contributed to the improved performance of validators. Although only about 40% of validators have transitioned from version v1 to v2, those who have made the switch report enhanced performance. The upgrade includes minor tweaks to the Solana protocol, with validators noting better maximal extractible value (MEV) rewards and quicker transaction processing. Knoxtrades, the anonymous owner of the Juicy Stake validator, highlighted that Solana's central scheduler works effectively with stake-weighted quality of service (SWQoS), leading to more efficient transaction packing and noticeable changes in block rewards.