Solana's Stake Weighted Quality of Service (QoS) mechanism, designed to manage network congestion, has been explored by a16z crypto. Max Resnick proposes an auction-based approach to mitigate centralization risks and promote fair participation in the network. This innovation aims to redistribute resources more equitably, giving smaller stakeholders a chance to participate during periods of congestion.

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