Here’s something most crypto holders overlook...
Proof-of-Stake chains quietly added over $21B in new tokens to the market in 2024
Why? Because these networks need to pay validators and the easiest way to do that is by minting new tokens
Solana is a perfect example
Its inflation schedule is built into the system
It launched in 2021 with an 8% annual inflation rate
Today, that’s already down to 4.5%
The goal? Gradually taper it until it hits a steady 1.5% long-term
Takeaway:
Inflation isn’t a bug, it’s part of how PoS networks stay secure and functional
It funds validation, incentivizes participation, and if you’re staking or holding Liquid Staking Tokens like $stETH or $jitoSOL
You can actually benefit from those emissions
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