Aleph Zero Testnet 13.4 Release: 520M Max Supply and Inflation Update Go Live!

We are excited to announce the release of Aleph Zero Testnet 13.4, which upgrades the network’s economic model, as voted on by the Aleph Zero community. This release will ensure that the updated economic model can securely be implemented on the Mainnet.

520m supply cap and changes to inflation:

• Introducing max supply cap – Aleph Zero will now have a maximum supply of 520 million AZERO. This is a major change designed to create more predictability and long-term stability for the network’s economy.
• Exponentially decreasing inflation – the new inflation model introduces an exponentially decreasing rate of emission, starting with 27 million AZERO minted in the first year after the changes are implemented. This replaces the previous model, which minted 30 million AZERO annually, and is intended to progressively reduce inflationary pressure over time.

Why it matters?

This economic model represents the first time the Aleph Zero community has actively shaped the network’s economy through governance voting, signaling a new era of decentralization and community involvement. The introduction of a supply cap, along with the new inflation mechanism, enhances the network’s overall sustainability and attractiveness for long-term holders, developers, and institutional users alike.

The steps towards Mainnet release

With the economic model now live on the Testnet, the core team will closely monitor its performance and influence over key parts of the network, ensuring that the new features work as expected. The Testnet phase allows us to verify the system’s stability and security before pushing these changes to Mainnet.

We anticipate the economic model to be officially implemented after a short period on the Testnet. Assuming the Testnet review phase is smooth and no critical issues are discovered, the changes are targeted towards mid-October Mainnet release.

Stay tuned for further updates as we approach the Mainnet launch!