In accordance with HashNews, PolkaWorld reported that Polkadot's economic model will see its first annual supply reduction in March 2026. With the passage of WFC #1710 (Hard Pressure) proposal, Polkadot has introduced a clear, predictable, and non-easily-modifiable long-term development path. The core elements include a total supply cap of 2.1 billion DOT tokens, annual inflation reductions every two years, and a reduction rate of 13.14% of the remaining supply each time. Under the Hard Pressure model, Polkadot will officially reduce its annual supply starting March 14, 2026, with the first reduction expected to bring the annual inflation rate down to 3.11%.
Polkadot to Reduce Annual Supply for First Time in 2026, Inflation Rate to Drop to 3.11%
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Polkadot is set to become one of the altcoins to watch in 2026 as it prepares for its first annual supply reduction. The WFC #1710 (Hard Pressure) proposal passed, setting a total supply cap of 2.1 billion DOT tokens. Annual inflation will drop every two years, with the first reduction on March 14, 2026, lowering the inflation data to 3.11%. The model includes a 13.14% reduction rate of the remaining supply each cycle, offering a clear and non-easily-modifiable roadmap.
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