X @Polkadot

Supply Cap & Scarcity - Polkadot DAO passed Referendum 1710, signaling support for a hard cap with 81% in favor [1] - The referendum outlines a 21 亿 (2.1 Billion) DOT supply cap [1] - The hard cap aims to create scarcity, predictability, and long-term alignment [1] - New DOT issuance will decrease every 2 years starting on Pi Day (March 14) [1] Emission Reduction - By 2040, the supply is projected to be approximately 19.1 亿 (1.91 Billion) DOT under the new model, compared to approximately 34 亿 (3.4 Billion) DOT under the current 1.2 亿 (120 Million) DOT/year model [1] - The new model results in lower emissions [1] Current DOT Status - Currently, 16 亿 (1.6 Billion) DOT exist [1] - The current issuance rate is 1.2 亿 (120 Million) DOT per year [1] - Currently, there is no supply cap [1]