Polkadot’s annual issuance will officially begin to decline starting March 14, 2026. That first issuance reduction will correspond to an annual inflation rate of approximately 3.11%. The policy path is defined by three core elements: a total supply cap of 2.1 billion DOT; annual issuance reductions every two years; and each reduction of 13.14% of the remaining issuance.
Under the Hard Pressure model, the issuance trajectory is designed to be clear, predictable, and unchangeable. The Hard Pressure framework formalizes a long-term path for DOT issuance that aims to provide certainty for stakeholders. By design, the program reduces supply in fixed steps, starting with the March 14, 2026 reduction. The approach delivers a transparent, rules-based issuance trajectory for DOT, reducing supply in fixed steps and providing certainty for holders and developers.
Leave a Reply