Thank you very much for your detailed response.
First of all, let me clarify the confusion about absolute and relative values I previously mentioned. From now on, Iโll simply use โ%pโ and โ%.โ (Example: If the interest rate changes from 3% โ 4%, thatโs a 1%p increase, or a 33.3% increase.)
Your understanding of the โAs-Isโ and โTo-Beโ scenarios is spot-on. However, considering your mention of the Howey Test, I believe we should abandon the concept of the foundation having exclusive decision-making power under the โTo-Beโ scenario.
I fully agree that governance members need clear standards for proposing numbers. However, Iโm concerned whether governance membersโwho often struggle even with basic votingโcan provide meaningful values, even with guidelines. Therefore, it seems crucial to clearly define penalties and incentives first, then consider guidelines afterward. Also, even without a written document, simply holding governance meetings managed by the foundation before dot-plot survey might be sufficient.
Regarding the absolute inflation adjustment value of ยฑ1%p, I acknowledge that it is indeed aggressive. Nonetheless, I still feel the quarterly maximum of ยฑ0.1%p you suggested is overly conservative, especially when considering the compound nature of inflation adjustments. For example, even at 5% inflation, it naturally becomes 4.7% within a year.
Thus, Iโd like to re-propose the VISTA numerical adjustments as follows:
- Adjustment Limit: Maximum ยฑ0.3%p per quarter (90 days)
- Method: Ramp-up/downโQuarterly limits evenly divided across three cycles (30 days each), resulting in a maximum ยฑ0.1%p per cycle.
Relevant numerical references from other chains:
The important takeaway here is that discussions like these are becoming increasingly active in 2025, primarily focusing on ramping down inflation. It appears that, as chains mature, they naturally begin reevaluating inflation rates.
References:
- Aptos AIP-119 โ Gradual Staking APR Reduction (2025-04-17)
- Polkadot Referendum #1139 โ Inflation Reduction with era-ramp-down (2025-01)
- Celestia CIP โReduce Inflationโ โ Proposal for a -33% inflation adjustment (2025-02)
โป Due to system limitations, Iโm unable to share a direct link here.
For the reference link, please refer to the Twitter link Iโll postโsame as in the initial proposal.
I provided specific numbers and didnโt just suggest โhold a governance meeting or let the foundation handle itโ because, as the original proposer of this issue, I donโt want to be irresponsible. So, please candidly point out if there are flaws in my suggestions. After all, my understanding of the foundationโs operations and principles isnโt as deep as yours.
Regarding the block proposer selection method, my thoughts are still incomplete, and I need more time to finalize them. My brain bandwidth feels limited right now.