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Galaxy Research: Ethereum, Solana Reconsider Inflation Schedules Galaxy Research Vice President Lucas Tcheyan said that Ethereum and Solana are facing the same key question from stakeholders: how much token security budget is needed to maintain onchain security, and whether
Galaxy Research reported that both Ethereum and Solana are reconsidering their inflation schedules as stakeholders debate the token security budget needed to maintain on‑chain security.
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What happened
Galaxy Research reported that both Ethereum and Solana are reconsidering their inflation schedules as stakeholders debate the token security budget needed to maintain on‑chain security.
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Global impact / market context
The amount of new tokens minted directly funds validator rewards; altering inflation impacts security incentives, token scarcity, and investor expectations, which can shift market sentiment toward these major platforms.
Analyst inference
Ethereum and Solana are re‑examining their token inflation rates because stakeholders question how much new token issuance is required to fund on‑chain security.
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What to watch
- Changes to Ethereum’s or Solana’s inflation rates could alter the amount of new tokens allocated to validators, affecting network security incentives. Analyst inference
- If inflation is reduced, token holders may see lower supply growth, potentially influencing price dynamics and staking yields. Analyst inference
- Regulators may scrutinize any adjustments to token issuance as part of broader discussions on crypto monetary policy and investor protection. Analyst inference
Affected assets
- SOL — Solana
- ETH — Ethereum