VanEck research director Matthew Sigel stated that the two protocol upgrades (SIMD 0123 and SIMD 0228) planned to be launched by Solana in March may contribute to the long-term health of the network, but could severely impact validator income. SIMD 0123 will allocate priority fees (accounting for 40% of network revenue) to stakers to increase returns and reduce off exchange trading, with a vote scheduled for March 6th; SIMD 0228 will adjust the SOL inflation rate (currently 4%) to be linked to the pledge ratio, or reduce validator returns by up to 95%, posing a threat to small operators. According to Coin Metrics, as of February, Solana's inflation rate was 4%, lower than the initial 8%, but still far above the terminal target of 1.5%, and is currently declining at a rate of 15% per year. (Cointelegraph)http://(wublock123.com)/index.php? m=content&c=index&a=show&catid=6&id=38927