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Why Solana Needs To Fix Its Inflation Rate | Tushar Jain

Jan 17, 2025
Tushar Jain, co-founder and managing partner of Multicoin Capital, dives into the pressing issue of Solana's inflation. He discusses his proposal to shift to a market-based inflation model, contrasting it with historical strategies from other cryptocurrencies. Jain highlights the impact of inflation on network security and the importance of staking. The conversation also touches on the SIMD 96 proposal aimed at restructuring transaction fees and the intricacies of Maximal Extractable Value (MEV) in the Solana ecosystem. Join him for insights that could shape Solana's future!
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  • The podcast discusses Tushar Jain's proposal to shift Solana's inflation mechanism to a market-driven model that responds to staking participation.
  • The current fixed inflation model is criticized for its ineffectiveness, highlighting the need for a tailored approach unique to Solana's ecosystem.

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Proposal for Market-Based Inflation Approach

A key point discussed revolves around the proposal to shift Solana's inflation mechanism to a market-driven approach. The current model utilizes a fixed emission curve, which does not account for varying market conditions. This proposal aims to dynamically adjust token emissions based on staking participation, thereby creating a more responsive mechanism that incentivizes security and stability within the network. By making emissions contingent upon market participation, the proposal seeks to ensure that token supply aligns with the actual demand for staking of the network.

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