Galaxy Digital, a major crypto firm, has pitched a fresh idea to overhaul how Solana decides its token inflation rules. Their plan? A new voting tool called the Multiple Election Stake-Weight Aggregation (MESA) system.
The goal is to help Solana’s validators (the folks who run the network) pick future inflation rates more smoothly—without the usual gridlock.
Right now, Solana’s inflation votes are like a simple yes/no question. For example, the recent SIMD-228 vote asked validators to either accept or reject a specific inflation plan.
But Galaxy argues this “all-or-nothing” approach doesn’t reflect what the community actually wants. People have different opinions, and forcing everyone to agree on one number often leads to stalemates.
How MESA Fixes the Problem:
Instead of voting for a single proposal, MESA lets validators choose from a range of options—like 15%, 20%, or 25% annual inflation rates. The system then calculates a weighted average based on everyone’s votes.
Think of it like a group choosing a pizza topping: instead of arguing between just pepperoni or mushrooms, everyone picks their ideal combo, and the final order mixes the most popular choices.
Galaxy’s team says this keeps Solana’s inflation schedule predictable while better reflecting the community’s collective preferences.
For example, if most validators vote for a 20% rate but some lean toward 25%, the final rate might land at 22.3%. It’s a compromise without the drama.
What Stays the Same?
Solana’s long-term plan to cap inflation at 1.5% yearly remains untouched. MESA only changes how fast the network gets to that final rate.
Galaxy shared a mock scenario where validators’ votes could lead to a 30.6% annual deflation rate initially, smoothing out over time.
Importantly, Galaxy isn’t pushing for any specific number. The proposal is neutral, and the team openly invites feedback on details like vote thresholds or how to count votes.
They’ve also clarified that while their staking division could benefit from the outcome, their focus is on improving governance—not favoring a particular rate.
What’s Next?
Solana stakeholders are expected to discuss the idea in-depth over the next few weeks, followed by an official governance vote.
If approved, MESA could set a new standard for how blockchain networks tackle tricky governance debates—replacing “throwing darts at a board” with a system that actually listens to everyone’s voice.
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