Aptos AIP-119 Voting Deadline

AIP-119, launched by the Aptos community, proposes a phased reduction in staking rewards to balance validator incentives and ecosystem yields [Aptos Proposal: AIP 119]. The first step cuts rewards by 0.25%, with further reductions scheduled monthly until December 2025 [X Post: @Aptos, 1936121877296238719]. The goal? Create a more sustainable emission model for APT tokens, ensuring long-term growth. With 98.8% approval and 28.84% turnout as of June 20 [Aptos Proposal: AIP 119], the outcome hinges on today’s participation. This reflects Aptos’ commitment to decentralized governance, a nod to models like Bitcoin’s [X Post: @Rid1_Tamil, 1936122502566011133].

Recent News

Aptos has been buzzing with progress. In April 2025, the network reduced block times to 200 milliseconds, enhancing transaction speed [Solana Compass: Aptos Roadmap]. Additionally, the Aptos Foundation’s Grant Program has fueled innovation, with projects like “SecCreds” offering up to $25,000 for security audits [Aptos Foundation: Secure Funding]. These milestones underscore Aptos’ focus on scalability and community engagement, setting the stage for AIP-119.

Future Plans

Looking ahead, Aptos aims to push block times to 50-100 milliseconds by mid-2026, enabling real-time trading [Solana Compass: Aptos Roadmap]. The “Shardines” concept will also evolve, boosting transaction throughput [Ibid]. These upgrades align with AIP-119’s sustainability focus, promising a robust platform for future DeFi and dApp growth.

Onchain Data

As of June 20, voting turnout stands at 28.84%, with 222.9 million APT supporting the proposal versus 2.2 million against [Aptos Proposal: AIP 119]. Exact staking metrics pre-vote are unavailable, but the high approval rate suggests strong staker alignment. Check https://govscan.live/aptos-proposals/140 for real-time updates.

Community Sentiment

X sentiment is overwhelmingly positive, with users like @AveryChing praising the phased approach [X Post: 1935958835640123588] and @Aptos highlighting collaboration [X Post:1936121877296238719]. Enthusiasts like @moon_shiesty urge early voting [X Post: 1935370349618577857], though low turnout sparks some concern. Influencers see this as a mature governance step, though some traders monitor potential price impacts [X Post: @im_rajaali, 1936161819032240184].

Additional Insights

Aptos competes with Solana, which boasts higher throughput but lacks Aptos’ Move language innovations [Solana Compass: Aptos Roadmap]. For stakers, this vote could lower yields but stabilize APT’s value long-term. New users benefit from gasless transactions subsidized by the Foundation [Aptos Foundation: Secure Funding].

Risk Disclaimer

Voting or staking involves market volatility risks. Always research and consider your financial situation before participating.

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