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Modification of Monetary Policy in Progress

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by Giorgi Kostiuk

a year ago


The Ethereum Foundation is once again considering altering Ethereum’s monetary policy due to the increase in the number of validators.

In light of Vitalik’s suggestion to cap the number of validators, Mike Neuder is advocating for a reduction in the issuance of new Ether rewarded to validators. A researcher from the Ethereum Foundation expressed support for this change in an article published on March 30th.

However, there are opponents to this idea who argue that such modifications to Ethereum’s monetary policy could undermine trust in the network. Eric.eth, co-author of EIP-1559, shared his concerns about changing the pace of ETH issuance, emphasizing the effort put into establishing ETH as a currency.

These discussions reflect a broader sentiment that frequent changes to monetary policy can lead to decreased confidence among users and investors, contradicting Ethereum's promise of "Ultra Sound Money."

For more information on the comparison between the issuance rates of ETH and bitcoins, refer to the article Bitcoin vs Ethereum, where the relationship between validators, staking rewards, and transaction fee burning is discussed.

The transition from Proof of Work to Proof of Stake in 2022 changed the dynamics of block rewards issuance, leading to varying rates of new ETH creation based on the amount staked. As the number of ETH staked increases, so does the pace of new ETH generated.

The current landscape shows roughly 31 million ETH staked, representing around 26% of all circulating ETH. With an expectation of further increases in staking, there are concerns about the impact of a growing number of validators on the overall economy and value of ETH.

Concerns raised by developers highlight issues such as decreased staking yields, increased inflationary pressure on users, and risks of centralization with certain staking tokens holding a significant portion of staked ETH.

In response to these challenges, the proposition to reduce incentives for becoming validators is gaining traction, with researchers proposing a gradual decrease in staking rewards. The current yield for validators stands at 2.65% annually, but with more ETH staked, this yield is set to decrease.

The evolving landscape of Ethereum’s monetary policy prompts a reevaluation of the role of validators and the sustainability of the network’s economy amidst increasing concerns about centralization and inflation.

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