Solana's Inflation Now Decays Twice as Fast (SIMD-0550)
Originally published on xroot.dev . Solana's inflation schedule has been the same curve since 2021: start at 8% a year, shrink by 15% of itself every year, stop at 1.5%. Stakers have quoted "about 4-and-a-bit percent" for a while because that is roughly where the curve sits five years in. SIMD-0550 changes one number in that curve — the annual shrink rate goes from 15% to 30% — and it does so in…
Solana's inflation schedule has remained constant since 2021, starting at 8% annually and reducing by 15% each year until reaching 1.5%. Validator SIMD-0550 modifies this curve by changing the annual disinflation rate from 15% to 30%, ensuring no noticeable change upon activation. This adjustment is scheduled to take effect about twice as quickly, causing stakers to see a lower inflation rate around year three instead of year six.
The change is implemented by re-anchoring the curve to the current rate, ensuring a smooth transition without a sudden drop. The revised curve results in approximately 27% less inflation over the initial three years, leading to a corresponding decrease in staking yields. Validators benefit from the slower inflation reduction, as it increases their block-revenue share and commissions.
Token holders who do not stake may experience slower dilution, but the net impact depends on individual holdings and objectives.
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