Performance on Fogo Comes from Economics, Not Coercion

In many blockchain systems, standardization often comes from regulation: designating a "standard" client, imposing constraints at the protocol level, or limiting software choices. But @fogo takes a different approach.
Fogo does not force validators to use a single client. The network still allows diverse implementations and free competition. However, convergence in performance still occurs — not because of governance mandates, but due to economic incentives.
In a co-located environment, Fogo's low latency, small differences in processing speed, network capabilities, and scheduling accuracy all directly impact rewards. A slower client not only "performs worse on benchmarks" but also earns less over time. And these differences accumulate.
As a result, validators tend to switch to more efficient clients to optimize profits. Less optimized clients still exist, but they are at an economic disadvantage.
Fogo demonstrates that performance standardization can naturally emerge from incentive mechanisms, rather than being imposed by rules. Ultimately, convergence does not come from enforcement — but from the reality of benefits. $FOGO