https://polkadot.subsquare.io/referenda/1709

Capped & Stepped Supply for Polkadot

• This is a plan to control how many new DOT tokens are created.
• It sets a maximum total supply of about 3.14 billion DOT.
• Every two years, the amount of new DOT made will go down by 13.14%.
• The first reduction starts on March 14, 2026.
• The maximum supply will be reached by the year 2060.
• The goal is to make the network spend money more carefully.
• It encourages finding new ways to earn money instead of just making new tokens.
• People can vote to approve this plan or choose other similar options.