NEAR Protocol Announces Protocol Upgrade to Version 81 Focusing on Efficiency, Decentralization, and Governance<\/p>\n\n\n\n
By RSR M\u00e1laga | October 23, 2025<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The NEAR Protocol network has officially announced voting for the protocol upgrade to version 81, which is scheduled to begin on October 28, 2025, at 1:00 UTC.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If the proposal is approved, the upgrade will be activated approximately 7 to 8 hours later on the same day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Near Core validators must upgrade their nodes to version 2.9.0 before the vote begins, ensuring they remain in consensus with the NEAR Mainnet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Main Changes in Version 81<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The upgrade brings significant changes focused on economic efficiency, decentralization, and encouraging participatory governance. Here are the main points:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\ud83d\udd39 Reduction of the maximum inflation rate:
The protocol will reduce the inflation limit from 5% to 2.5%, making NEAR’s monetary model more sustainable and balanced in the long term.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\ud83d\udd39 Adjustment to the staking yield:
The estimated yield for validators and delegators will be adjusted to approximately 4.75%, based on the assumption that 50% of the total token supply is staked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\ud83d\udd39 Introduction of proposal HSP-002:
This proposal aims to strengthen the decentralization of the network by offering technical and operational support to smaller validators, which increases the diversity and security of the ecosystem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\ud83d\udd39 Proposal HSP-003 \u2014 Incentive for veNEAR holders:
HSP-003 seeks to increase the yield for participants who lock NEAR in veNEAR, in addition to rewarding those who actively participate in early governance, creating a fairer and more meritocratic system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Impact on the Community and Investors<\/p>\n\n\n\n
With reduced inflation and staking adjustments, NEAR is moving toward a more deflationary and sustainable economic model, which could generate appreciation in the medium and long term.
Furthermore, the governance incentive via veNEAR reinforces community engagement and the consolidation of a robust decentralized structure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
These changes also make the network more attractive to new validators and institutional investors seeking efficient blockchains with stable monetary policies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Conclusion<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The version 81 update represents an important milestone in the evolution of the NEAR Protocol, solidifying its position as one of the most innovative platforms in the industry.
With a focus on efficiency, decentralization, and active governance, NEAR reinforces its commitment to building a sustainable and participatory digital economy.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"