The Aptos Foundation is proposing a hard cap of 2.1 billion tokens for the Aptos token, APT, as part of a significant overhaul aimed at enhancing its deflationary measures. Currently, there are 1.196 billion APT tokens in circulation, and the foundation is transitioning from a subsidy-based emission model to performance-driven mechanisms that link supply to network usage.
This initiative follows the foundation's acknowledgement of the need for more sustainable tokenomics, especially as major institutions like BlackRock and Franklin Templeton invest heavily in the ecosystem. In response to ongoing pressures from token unlocks, the foundation noted that upcoming changes in October will lead to a 60% reduction in annualized supply unlocks after a significant four-year cycle concludes.
Additional proposed changes include a decrease in annual staking rewards from 5.19% to 2.6% and a tenfold increase in gas fees. These adjustments aim to create a more robust framework for long-term stakeholders while ensuring that the emissions are better aligned with actual network activity.