NEAR Protocol's native cryptocurrency, NEAR, faced a significant price decline on Tuesday, despite the approval of a proposal aimed at mitigating long-term token dilution. According to the official information, this unexpected downturn raises questions about market reactions to governance decisions within the crypto space.
NEAR's Price Decline
On Tuesday, NEAR's price dropped to approximately $3.82, marking a 7% decrease for the day and a total weekly loss of around 13%. The decline occurred even after the community overwhelmingly supported proposal HSP029, which garnered about 99.9% of the voting power in favor.
Proposal HSP029 Details
The proposal seeks to gradually reduce the maximum annual token issuance rate from 25% to 16% over a two-year period. This move is designed to limit dilution for existing holders. Despite this positive step for long-term token holders, the market's immediate reaction has been negative, indicating that the announcement has not yet improved overall market sentiment for NEAR.
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