Polygon’s POL Tokenomics: The Reckoning Is Here
Seeing Venturefounder's proposal to slash POL's 2% inflation trend across my feed was a wake-up call. This isn't just governance chatter—it's a rebellion. While the market rallies, POL's 46% annual drop is unacceptable, and the community is demanding change.
The math is brutal: 200 million new POL tokens minted yearly create constant sell pressure. In an era where ETH burns supply and AVAX has a cap, POL's model feels outdated. Shifting to 0% inflation or a decay model isn't a tweak—it's a pivot to scarcity.
The bullish signal? Key leaders like Brendan Farmer and Marc Boiron are engaging, not ignoring it. That tells me internal talks are already underway.
The trade-off is classic crypto: kill inflation and you risk validator incentives; keep it and guarantee price stagnation. Polygon is being forced to choose between security funding and token value.
My take: As a long-term holder, this is the most bullish POL catalyst I've seen. It’s no longer about tech, but tokenomics. If this passes, it could trigger a supply shock. If it fails, POL risks becoming a permanent value leak.