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Polkadot DAO caps DOT supply at 2.1B, ending uncapped issuance and shifting to a fixed supply with decreasing inflation.
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The decision boosts scarcity expectations, strengthens governance focus on sustainability, and may impact staking incentives and ecosystem growth.
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Pump.fun dominates Solana token launches with 90.4% market share, highlighting its near-monopoly position and strong user adoption.
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POLKADOT DAO APPROVES 2.1 BILLION DOT SUPPLY CAP
Polkadot DAO referendum #1,710 passed with 81% approval, setting a total supply cap of 2.1 billion DOT. This ends the current uncapped issuance model of 120 million new DOT per year. Under the new proposal, future issuance will follow a gradually decreasing schedule every two years, significantly slowing supply growth and increasing scarcity expectations.
The approval marks a shift in Polkadot’s tokenomics toward a “fixed supply + decreasing issuance” model, with major implications for investors and ecosystem participants. On one hand, capped supply and gradual reduction may enhance DOT’s scarcity value and long-term holder confidence.
On the other hand, it highlights Polkadot’s maturing governance, with the community increasingly focused on inflation control and sustainability. In the short term, the decision could boost market sentiment, though the impact on staking incentives and ecosystem growth must be monitored.
PUMP.FUN CAPTURES 90.4% SHARE OF SOLANA TOKEN LAUNCH MARKET
According to Jupiter data as of September 15, Pump.fun dominates the Solana token launch market with a 90.4% share, far ahead of Letsbonk (5.45%) and Believe (1.6%). This underscores Pump.fun’s leading role in Solana’s token issuance and ecosystem development.
With over 90% market share, Pump.fun has achieved near-monopoly status in Solana token launches. This reflects both its technical advantages and user trust, as well as strong demand for efficient, secure, and feature-rich token launch tools.
Looking forward, if Pump.fun continues improving user experience and rolling out innovative features, it could consolidate its leadership not only within Solana but also across the broader Web3 ecosystem, while placing significant competitive pressure on rival platforms.
