Galaxy Research has introduced a new voting system called Multiple Election Stake-Weight Aggregation (MESA) to modify how future Solana inflation rates are determined.

This fee distribution change redirected all priority fees to validators instead of burning half, significantly decreasing the daily burn of SOL.

A formal governance vote regarding the proposal is expected in the coming weeks, indicating a significant step towards addressing inflation concerns.

Under MESA, the terminal inflation rate will remain at 1.5%, while validators can vote on various deflation options, with the network adopting the weighted average as the new rate if a quorum is achieved.

Galaxy Research is still discussing critical implementation details, including the number of YES buckets and quorum thresholds.

The proposal reflects ongoing debates within the Solana community regarding the best methods for adjusting token emissions and governance.

Concerns about Solana's inflation have intensified as the annualized inflation rate surged by 30.5% due to changes in the priority fee distribution mechanism implemented in May 2024.

The proposal aims to enhance the governance process without changing the final target inflation rate, making it more practical and effective.

Previous attempts to reform the inflation model, such as SIMD-228, faced challenges in achieving consensus due to the binary voting method.

This proposal allows validators to express a range of preferences for disinflation rates, moving away from the current binary voting system of YES/NO/ABSTAIN.

If adopted, MESA could stabilize SOL's supply and enhance predictability in emissions, potentially restoring confidence among investors.

Some developers, like Max Resnick, have expressed concerns that the averaging method could lead to tactical voting rather than honest preferences.