​Block Zero returns for its third iteration.

​The community-led validator summit will take place on 10 December 2025, in Abu Dhabi before Breakpoint.

​This event is designed for all validators in the Solana ecosystem, as well as those working on validator-adjacent tech, including RPC providers, core devs, etc.

​Agenda Overview

​This year’s program will feature:

• ​Ecosystem and Infrastructure Panels - Deep dives into validator economics, performance optimization, and Firedancer client adoption.

• ​Roundtables and Working Groups - Collaborative discussions on governance transparency, MEV distribution, vote cost sustainability, and stake decentralization.

• ​Technical Sessions - Presentations from network contributors and tooling teams covering RPC resilience, monitoring systems, and decentralization metrics.

• ​Community-Led Dialogues - Open forums to connect validator operators, share insights, and coordinate future advocacy efforts.

​Attendance

​Attendance is strictly limited and subject to approval to preserve the event’s collaborative, small-group format.

​Sponsors

​Block Zero 2025 is made possible with the generous support of:
Anza, Asymmetric Research, Block Logic, Chainflow, DoubleZero, Firedancer, Helius, Jito, Overclock, Marinade, Sol Strategies, and Staking Facilities.

​Post-Conference Gathering

​This year's Block Zero event will have a post-conference happy hour at Lock, Stock and Barrel from 7:00-9:00PM sponsored by Asymmetric Research, Firedancer, Temporal, DoubleZero, and Cherry Servers.

​All Block Zero attendees will be allowed entry to the happy hour by displaying their event wristbands.