Ethereum and Solana Propose Token Supply Cuts by 2031

Ethereum and Solana are proposing changes that could significantly reduce their token supply growth by 2031, according to Grayscale's estimates. The proposed code changes aim to lower annual inflation rates for both networks, potentially making ETH and SOL scarcer over the coming years.

Grayscale projects Ethereum's annual inflation rate near 0.4% by 2031, while Solana's could reach around 1.1%. These figures are lower than gold's estimated 1.8% annual supply growth and U.S. CPI inflation at 3.3%

The changes could also alter staking rewards for participants who secure each network. With fewer new tokens entering circulation, stakers would face reduced rewards, while unstaked holders may benefit from stronger market prices.