[Grayscale: If ETH and SOL Token Inflation Reduction Proposals Are Implemented, They May Support Prices] BlockBeats News, August 14, Grayscale's Head of Research Zach Pandl wrote that the Ethereum and Solana communities are discussing adjustments to their token economic models. The proposed code changes could reduce the annual inflation rates of ETH and SOL, thereby decreasing future token supply. All else being equal, slower supply growth could provide support for token prices. Grayscale estimates that if the proposed adjustments are implemented, by the end of 2031, ETH's annual supply inflation rate could drop to approximately 0.4%, close to that of BTC, while SOL's could be around 1.1%. In comparison, gold's annual supply growth rate is about 1.8%, and the U.S. CPI inflation rate is approximately 3.3%. Currently, the proposals are still under discussion within their respective communities. Pandl noted that the Solana-related proposal seems to have broader consensus, making its implementation more likely. If the proposals are approved, since staking rewards primarily come from newly issued tokens, the number of tokens received by ETH and SOL stakers will decrease. Pandl pointed out that reduced supply could enhance scarcity and exert upward pressure on prices, potentially benefiting holders of unstaked ETH and SOL. As for whether stakers will benefit, it will depend on the net effect between reduced staking rewards and the potential price increase of the tokens. [Original Link]