A new proposal by Solana’s developers could fundamentally alter the network’s economic model. If accepted unanimously, the proposal will accelerate the reduction of the altcoin's annual inflation rate by half, resulting in approximately 22 million SOL coins being permanently removed from circulation. This could potentially make Solana one of the scarcest altcoins in the market.
Inflation Target Halved
The team behind Solana aims to double the current disinflation rate and reduce the terminal inflation level to 1.5% much sooner than planned. According to data compiled by Helius, achieving this target currently takes approximately 6.2 years, but with the proposal’s acceptance, the timeframe would decrease to 3.1 years. Research indicates that this accelerated model will prevent the creation of around 22 million new SOL coins.
This amounts to the removal of billions of dollars’ worth of supply at current prices. Considering Solana’s already limited total supply, the regulation could exert significant upward pressure on prices in the future. According to the developer team, this economic revision aims to create not just a fast but also a sustainable economic structure for the network.
Scarcity Narrative Could Boost Solana's Value
Currently, Solana stands out as one of the fastest networks in the cryptocurrency world, capable of processing thousands of transactions per second. However, developers are now shifting focus beyond performance to establish an economic structure that ensures stability and long-term value appreciation. As supply diminishes and the ecosystem continues to grow, demand is likely to rise, leading to positive impacts on price according to classic economic principles.
Analysts suggest that approval of the proposal could highlight Solana not only for its technical superiority but also for its economic discipline. The diminishing supply, combined with an increase in users and applications on the network, could greatly increase the value of SOL coins. Currently trading around 125.8 dollars, Solana has showcased resilience despite volatile market conditions.