In a landmark decision, Polkadot’s governance community has voted to introduce a hard cap on its native token, DOT. With an overwhelming 81% approval, referendum 1710 passed, setting the maximum supply at 2.1 billion DOT.
This new policy marks a significant shift from Polkadot’s previous inflationary model, which had no supply limit and minted about 120 million new DOT each year. The new framework will follow a two-year inflation schedule, dramatically slowing down token issuance. Projections show the total supply reaching around 1.91 billion by 2040, a stark contrast to the 3.4 billion that would have been created under the old rules.
Supporters believe this move will create greater predictability and scarcity, positioning DOT more competitively against capped-supply cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin. The successful vote also highlights the power of Polkadot’s decentralized governance system, OpenGov, which allows the community to directly shape the network’s future.
By capping the supply, the Polkadot DAO is signaling its commitment to prioritizing long-term value and sustainability.
September 2025, Cryptoniteuae
