ERPC Upgrades the Epics DAO Validator Supporting Its SWQoS Endpoints to EPYC 5th Gen CPU (Turin). Migrated to a Top-Tier Configuration with DDR5 6400MHz RAM and NVMe Gen5 SSDs

ELSOUL LABO B.V. (Headquarters: Amsterdam, Netherlands; CEO: Fumitake Kawasaki), together with Validators DAO, announces that the Epics DAO validator operated as a core node supporting ERPC’s SWQoS endpoints has been upgraded to EPYC 5th Gen (Turin) CPUs, and migrated to a latest-generation, top-tier configuration incorporating DDR5 6400MHz RAM and NVMe Gen5 SSDs.

This upgrade fixes the execution conditions required for results to reliably hold in real-world Solana operations, raising compute, memory, and storage performance simultaneously to the highest level and sustaining that state over time.

The Epics DAO validator is operated at the highest quality not only in hardware, but also through long-term research and optimization at the operational level, and this combined quality underpins the stability and strength of ERPC’s SWQoS endpoints.

Release Overview

The Epics DAO validator is positioned as a core node that stably utilizes priority lanes within ERPC’s SWQoS endpoints, and as a prerequisite to that role, it has been migrated to EPYC 5th Gen (Turin).

With DDR5 6400MHz memory and NVMe Gen5 storage adopted, the configuration is prepared to continuously handle the large-scale data processing demanded by Solana execution without stalling, even during peak load.

This update aligns all components at the highest-speed generation, prioritizing the condition that vote processing, block production, and catch-up continuity observed in real operations do not break down.

Solana is a validator network, and whether each validator continues to operate as a high-quality execution entity directly determines the network’s overall throughput and stability.

ERPC’s SWQoS leverages stake-based priority control to raise execution success rates during congestion, and therefore the processing headroom and resilience of the validator receiving that priority bandwidth form the foundation of endpoint quality.

Adopting World-Class High-Performance Hardware

The Epics DAO validator adopts EPYC 5th Gen (Turin), transitioning to a CPU generation capable of securing maximum execution headroom for Solana workloads.

With DDR5 6400MHz, workloads involving continuous computation and memory access remain resistant to congestion, and stable bandwidth conditions are maintained even under peak load.

The adoption of NVMe Gen5 SSDs further aligns compute, memory, and storage at the fastest generation available, pushing aggregate performance to its upper limit.

Why Storage Directly Affects Results in Solana

Solana’s real-world operation assumes continuous, large-scale data processing, and storage performance is always a central execution condition rather than a transient trend.

Within data paths such as those involving RocksDB, responsiveness and variance under sustained load directly affect outcomes, and any processing delay propagates into vote handling and block processing continuity.

For this reason, adopting NVMe Gen5 and aligning storage with the same generational level as CPU and memory is a prerequisite for keeping Solana stable under high load.

Stability Delivered by EPYC 5th Gen (Turin)

High-end EPYC 5th Gen (Turin) models maintain stable turbo operation even under sustained heavy load, minimizing frequency drops and execution jitter during successive peaks.

In Solana, where state advances in short cycles, this stability forms the basis for maintaining vote and block processing continuity that directly influences evaluation metrics.

The simultaneous realization of peak performance and sustained performance is decisive in consistently connecting SWQoS priority lanes to actual execution results.

ELSOUL LABO B.V. and Validators DAO have conducted long-term research and development in validator operations, thoroughly refining the configuration elements that determine operational quality.

As a result, the prerequisites required to continuously extract maximum hardware performance have been clarified, and the Epics DAO validator is operated at the highest level across both configuration and operations.

This combined quality is not the result of a one-time adjustment, but a foundation built to ensure results do not degrade during ongoing real-world operation, supporting ERPC’s SWQoS endpoint quality.

Why SLV Publishes Operational Guides

As the number of high-quality validators increases, the Solana network’s overall processing capacity and stability are elevated accordingly, improving the experience for developers and users alike.

For this reason, SLV publishes officially validated configuration requirements as operational guides, enabling anyone to operate under the same quality standards.

Standardizing operational quality in a shareable form is the shortest path to raising execution quality across the entire network, and SLV carries this role.

The Purpose of the SLV Project

SLV aims to enable first-class Solana validator management to be shared and reproduced among operators, rather than being isolated with specific individuals.

As more validators operate under the same quality standards, performance-based evaluation and incentives function correctly, allowing the network to grow while balancing performance and decentralization.

SLV serves as the shared foundation that advances operational maturity and strengthens Solana’s execution quality from the ground up.

The Impact of High-Quality Validators on the Solana Network

Ultimately, Solana’s performance converges on the average quality of its validator set and whether that quality is continuously maintained.

As high-quality validators increase and vote and block processing accumulate stably, failures and latency during congestion structurally decrease.

Strengthening the Epics DAO validator enhances not only ERPC’s SWQoS endpoint quality, but also the execution quality of the Solana network as a whole.

What This Means for Epics DAO Validator Stakers

The Epics DAO validator operates with a 0% staking commission and 0% MEV fee, fixing conditions that maximize returns for stakers.

By maintaining high execution quality while eliminating fees, rational reward conditions for stakers are achieved alongside strong network contribution.

Because Solana evaluation and incentives are tied directly to measured performance, validators that combine performance and return attract stake in a way that benefits overall network quality.

The Direct Relationship Between SWQoS and Validator Performance

SWQoS is a stake-based priority control mechanism that routes transactions into priority lanes during congestion, directly influencing execution outcomes.

Even with access to priority lanes, results deteriorate if the receiving validator loses processing headroom during peak load.

The EPYC Turin, DDR5 6400MHz, and NVMe Gen5 configuration raises execution conditions to their upper bound and sustains them, ensuring priority bandwidth consistently translates into results.

Integration with elSOL Staking

elSOL redesigns SOL as a resource supporting SWQoS bandwidth, aggregating stake into high-quality validators and connecting it directly to network performance.

Through elSOL staking, fee dilution is minimized while 20% of block reward profits from Epics DAO validators are returned to the pool, enabling higher effective yields.

Those interested in the planned Validators DAO token airdrop are encouraged to review the Validators DAO whitepaper.

How Validator Reinforcement Strengthens the ERPC Platform

Strengthening core validators supporting SWQoS endpoints raises ERPC’s transmission quality and stability as tangible execution conditions.

This reinforcement is not a one-off performance increase, but a continuously strengthened foundation built through stake expansion and operational maturity.

ERPC will continue to reinforce platform execution conditions, including the construction of high-speed Shredstream infrastructure.

Planned Evolution of SWQoS Endpoints

Currently, SWQoS endpoints are primarily provided over HTTPS.

Development is underway to add TPU QUIC options, enabling the use of the fastest available connection paths.

Those interested in beta testing are invited to contact Validators DAO via the official Discord.

EPYC Turin Deployment Status in Frankfurt

In the Frankfurt region, partial operation of EPYC 5th Gen (Turin) configurations has already begun.

Demand remains particularly strong in premium data centers, and procurement of the latest CPUs continues to be constrained.

As inventory becomes available, RPC, gRPC, and SWQoS-related infrastructure will be progressively upgraded, refreshing the region to the latest generation.

Validators DAO Official Discord: https://discord.gg/C7ZQSrCkYR
ERPC Official Website: https://erpc.global/en
elSOL Official Website: https://elsol.app/en
SLV Official Website: https://slv.dev/en
Solana Validator Operational Notes Guide: https://slv.dev/en/doc/mainnet-validator/operational-notes/
Epics DAO Official Website: https://epics.dev/en

Disclaimer

This article does not constitute investment advice.
Staking, LSTs, and SWQoS endpoints involve inherent risks.
Please conduct your own research and make decisions at your own discretion (NFA / DYOR).