It is difficult to predict exactly what will happen next year, but it is likely that the blockchain industry will continue to grow and expand. As more people become aware of the potential of blockchain technology, the demand for validators will likely increase. Validators are important for the security and functionality of the blockchain, and their role will become increasingly important as blockchain technology is adopted more widely. As such, it is likely that more people will become interested in becoming a validator in the coming year. With the rise in demand for validators, it is also likely that more educational resources will become available to help people learn the skills necessary to become a successful validator. Additionally, the development of new tools and technologies to make the validating process easier and more efficient is likely to continue. All of these factors will likely contribute to an increase in the number of validators in the coming year.