Cosmos Addresses ATOM’s Inflation and Price Fluctuations through Community-Led Tokenomics Reform

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Cosmos Addresses ATOM’s Inflation and Price Fluctuations through Community-Led Tokenomics Reform

Bitget-RWA2025/11/26 19:42

By:Bitget-RWA

- Cosmos community proposes ATOM tokenomics overhaul to shift from artificial scarcity to usage-based fees and network activity-driven inflation. - Five-step governance process emphasizes transparency, stakeholder collaboration, and addressing 25% price drop, high inflation, and speculative volatility. - Framework separates core economics from add-ons, incentivizes long-term stakers, and aligns ATOM as reserve/settlement asset across Cosmos Stack. - Ecosystem partners like Akash and Pocket Network advance

The

Cosmos

community has launched an ambitious reform of the

ATOM

tokenomics, with the goal of shifting the native token away from a system based on manufactured scarcity to one that is fundamentally supported by actual network usage and transaction fees. This initiative, introduced through a detailed five-phase roadmap, places a strong emphasis on governance led by the community, openness, and the ability to adapt, all to promote the network’s long-term health. The change comes amid growing concerns over ATOM’s economic hurdles, such as elevated inflation and a recent 25% drop in price to $2.46, as

noted by CoinMarketCap

The new framework distinguishes essential economic functions from additional features, allowing for future improvements without altering the core structure. Notable aspects include dynamic inflation rates that respond to network activity, rewards designed for long-term stakers, and a consolidated purpose for ATOM as both a reserve and settlement token throughout the Cosmos Stack

according to blockchain analysis

. Cosmos Labs will manage the process, starting with a Request for Proposals (RFP) to identify research groups. These groups will evaluate current emission models, stakeholder relationships, and possible alternatives, then compile their insights into a proposal ready for governance review. Community input and validator engagement are essential,

mirroring the collaborative ethos

that defines the Cosmos ecosystem.

This effort is in step with other ecosystem advancements, such as Akash Network’s shift to an IBC-compatible chain and Pocket Network’s collaboration with Kleomedes to further decentralize infrastructure. These initiatives underscore a collective drive to strengthen security, liquidity, and robustness, especially as

centralized cloud providers currently control over 40%

of Cosmos nodes. At the same time, the tokenomics revamp aims to tackle fundamental issues like inflation and speculative swings, which have limited ATOM’s practical use and broader adoption.

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Both supporters and critics have highlighted the necessity for a model based on actual revenue, where inflation and supply are directly linked to tangible fee generation instead of speculation. For example, Wu Blockchain’s review points out the value of separating fundamental economic mechanisms from optional features, referencing

Osmosis

as an example of protocol-level fee systems

according to blockchain analysis

. The reform process also draws on insights from earlier community debates,

where participants proposed adjustments to staking rewards

and gradual approaches to reducing inflation.

Should the reform succeed, ATOM could become a foundational asset for enterprise expansion within the Cosmos Stack, with its value increasingly tied to real usage. Nonetheless, obstacles remain, such as reaching agreement among stakeholders and ensuring the technical aspects are viable. The final framework will be subject to a governance vote before it is enacted, highlighting the community’s crucial influence over the network’s direction

according to recent reports

Disclaimer: The content of this article solely reflects the author's opinion and does not represent the platform in any capacity. This article is not intended to serve as a reference for making investment decisions.

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