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Osmosis Ends OSMO Inflation, Shifting Staking Rewards to Revenue
Publication: The Defiant
Author: The Defiant Team
Source published: 26/10/2026, 21:53:17 UTC
Briefing created: 26/10/2026, 21:58:01 UTC
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Briefings
A recent update to the Osmosis protocol removed two percentage points of issuance-funded staking APR and froze approximately 51.9 million pre-minted developer tokens. This adjustment shifts staking rewards from issuance to revenue, impacting token holders and protocol economics. The change was implemented on October 26, 2026, affecting the Osmosis ecosystem's staking dynamics.
Key points
- The protocol removed two percentage points of issuance-funded staking APR, reducing staking rewards for token holders.
- Approximately 51.9 million pre-minted developer tokens were frozen, shifting rewards to revenue rather than issuance.
Context
Osmosis is a DeFi protocol focused on liquidity and staking, where staking rewards are typically issued to incentivize participation. This change alters the economic incentives for token holders by reducing issuance-based rewards and locking a significant portion of the token supply.
Limitations
The evidence is limited to the specific change described in the article, with no data on the long-term impact of the frozen tokens or the broader economic consequences of the reward shift.
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