Solana Governance Upgrade: Galaxy Research Proposes MESA System to Refine SOL Inflation

Galaxy Research has introduced a novel voting mechanism, the MESA system, designed to enhance decentralized governance on Solana by offering a more nuanced approach to adjusting SOL’s inflation rate. The proposal, unveiled on April 17, 2025, seeks to move beyond binary voting to better align the blockchain’s economic policy with stakeholder interests. Currently, Solana’s inflation stands at 4.6%, and the MESA system aims to introduce flexibility in its trajectory.

Solana Facing Inflation: Galaxy Research Proposes MESA System to Adjust SOL Inflation

Galaxy Research has proposed a new voting mechanism called the MESA system to adjust the inflation of SOL on the Solana blockchain. Presented on April 17, 2025, the innovative system aims to improve decentralized governance by introducing a more representative decision-making method beyond binary voting. The current inflation rate on Solana is 4.6%, and the MESA system targets a more flexible trajectory toward the 1.5% target rate. This model could potentially inspire other blockchains to reform their governance structures.

Solana Is Top Blockchain In Q1 By DEX Volume, Can It Keep Up?

The Solana blockchain has been ranked as the leading blockchain in Q1 2025 in terms of DEX revenue according to Coingecko. The network maintained a strong DeFi position despite challenging market conditions, accounting for 39.6% of all DEX volume in Q1 and an impressive 52% in January. Solana’s performance confirmed its DeFi dominance, largely driven by meme coin-related activity in 2024. However, the question remains whether Solana can maintain this dominance if meme coins lose popularity.

Free Solana Game Pass NFT Offers Access and Crypto Rewards

As more games launch on the chain, the Solana gaming ecosystem aims to get a boost from the launch of the Solana Game Pass—a free NFT that provides early access to games and potential crypto rewards to players. Available via the NFT marketplace Magic Eden, the Solana Game Pass launches with four weeks of promotions across 30 partnered games, comprising ’Season 0’ of a multi-season program. Players who hold the free NFT will gain early access and can complete quests via Solana’s partner platform GAM3S.GG to win raffle tickets towards a prize pool of over $10,000 worth of Solana (SOL), NFTs, and other assets. Prizes will be distributed after the four-week campaign ends.

Husky Inu (HINU) Hits Key Milestones and Presale Success

Husky Inu (HINU), a promising meme coin in the Solana ecosystem, has announced several key updates and milestones. The project’s presale has been a resounding success, raising $742,648 to date and inching towards its next milestone of $750,000. The presale’s success is attributed to several unique features of the project. HINU aims to create a reliable ecosystem within the meme coin community.