Solana Validators Approve Faster Disinflation Rate

Solana validators have approved a significant change to the network's monetary policy, voting to double the annual rate at which new token issuance is reduced. The decision, reached through a binding governance vote that concluded on August 28, 2026, provides a mandate to accelerate the path toward lower inflation for the SOL token. The proposal, known as SGP0002 or "Double Disinflation," passed with approximately 67% of participating voting stake in favor, narrowly clearing the required two-thirds supermajority. Final results showed 176.29 million SOL in support, 66.19 million SOL against, and 20.63 million SOL abstaining. Participation reached 60.