💥W3F Releases Latest @Polkadot Staking Reform Plan: DAP Dynamic Allocation & 2026 Roadmap 1/ Core Objective: Building a Sustainable Economic Model Official details for the "Dynamic Allocation Pool (DAP)" and "Budget Split" have recently been clarified. Core Logic: By decoupling validator operational costs from security rewards, the protocol aims to reduce overhead and improve capital efficiency without compromising network security. 2/ Key Milestone Timeline: • End of May: Validator self-stake threshold rises to 10,000 DOT. Simultaneously, nominators become "Unslashable" and benefit from a reduced 2-day unbonding period. • Mid-June: Implementation of the "Budget Split." The legacy commission system will be retired, and validators will receive independent self-stake rewards directly from the DAP. • End of Year (EOY): Stablecoin payments introduced for validator operational costs; DOT rewards will transition to a 1-year vesting model. 3/ Initial Budget Allocation Proposal (Targeting June): Based on an annual issuance of 55.8M DOT, the proposed allocation is: 🔹 Validator Incentives: ~12.6M DOT. Designed to boost "skin-in-the-game" via high-ratio self-stake rewards (~70% APR). 🔹 Staker Payouts: ~25.2M DOT. Targeting a ~3% APY for nominators at a 50% staking rate. 🔹 Reserve: ~18.0M DOT retained for the Treasury or future strategic expenditures. 4/ Dynamic Network Resizing: To align with the actual bandwidth demand of the Coretime market, there are plans to adjust the active validator set. The current 600 slots may be scaled down to 250–300, ensuring more efficient resource utilization based on market demand. 5/ All proposed changes remain subject to OpenGov referenda. DOT holders are strongly encouraged to stay informed and participate in the critical governance votes scheduled for June. https://t.co/qnMHHP2NjU