Casper Network has reached a critical point where persistent sell pressure, stagnant token velocity, and misalignment between circulating supply and real demand are negatively affecting long-term holders, stakers, builders, and the wider ecosystem.
To strengthen Casper’s economic foundation and restore market confidence, this proposal calls for the initiation of a formal governance vote on a 25% reduction of the total CSPR supply, executed through a phased burn or structured reduction mechanism.
Rationale:
The circulating supply continues to outpace organic demand, creating constant downward pressure.
Multiple community members, validators, and developers have voiced concerns about unsustainable token emissions.
A supply reduction is a proven mechanism across multiple networks to rebalance token economics and support healthier long-term growth.
Reducing supply can improve price stability, increase investor confidence, and strengthen Casper’s position ahead of future cycles.
Objectives:
1. Reduce total CSPR supply by 25% via transparent and verifiable on-chain methods.
2. Realign incentives for long-term stakers, builders, and contributors.
3. Restore equilibrium between supply and demand to ensure healthier token performance.
4. Strengthen Casper’s competitiveness among L1 platforms.
I’m in favor of starting a formal governance vote to reduce the total CSPR supply by 25%.
Right now it’s pretty clear that emissions and the gap between real demand and circulating supply are putting constant pressure on the token and hurting long-term holders, stakers, and builders. A transparent, on-chain supply reduction would show that the network is serious about fixing its token economics and building for sustainable growth, not just short-term narratives.
On top of what’s already in the proposal, I’d really like to see a few things clearly defined before the final vote:
Where the 25% comes from: A clear breakdown of which pools are affected (treasury, unallocated tokens, future emissions, etc.) so we don’t weaken long-term incentives or security.
Impact on validators and staking: A simple, public analysis of how this change affects rewards, validator economics, and network security.
Phased rollout: A realistic timeline (phased burns or reductions) with on-chain tracking and regular updates to the community.
Part of a bigger plan: How this fits into a broader strategy (better incentives for builders and long-term stakers, ecosystem growth, etc.), so it’s not just a one-off move.
If these points are addressed openly, I think a 25% supply reduction can really help Casper become more competitive and rebuild confidence going into the next cycles.