The Internet Computer’s governance system has approved Proposal 140888, backing the Mission70 plan that aims to reduce ICP inflation by at least 70 per cent by the end of 2026. The proposal combines changes to rewards with a broader push to increase demand across the network, setting out a phased approach that will be refined as implementation details are finalised.
At its core, Mission70 rests on a simple trade-off. Lower issuance is paired with higher usage. The expectation is that stronger demand for computation on the network will increase the rate at which ICP is burned, helping offset supply and easing inflationary pressure over time.
A large part of that demand story centres on emerging tools such as Caffeine.ai, which is already responsible for a growing share of activity on the network. The platform reflects a wider shift towards what supporters describe as a “self-writing cloud”, where automated systems generate and manage applications with minimal human input. The proposal suggests that this trend could materially increase compute usage if adoption continues at its current pace.
Another strand of the plan focuses on “cloud engines”, a concept designed to broaden the Internet Computer’s appeal beyond its current base. These engines would allow individuals, companies, or organisations to run tailored subnets with configurable settings, including geographic placement and replication levels. The pitch is flexibility without losing decentralised properties, alongside a revenue model where node providers receive the bulk of income while a portion is used to burn ICP.
There is also an emphasis on positioning the network as infrastructure for autonomous agents. With software agents increasingly involved in coding, deployment, and system management, the proposal argues that future demand may come as much from machines as from human users. Work is already underway to expand tools and resources aimed at these systems, with the expectation that agent-driven activity could scale quickly.
Alongside these demand-side ambitions, the proposal outlines a series of changes to rewards. Voting incentives are set to be reduced by roughly 40 per cent, achieved through shorter dissolve delays and adjustments to the reward curve. The maximum lock-up period would fall from eight years to two, while long-term participants who previously committed to extended delays would receive a temporary bonus. A cap on the reward pool is also planned once the network matures further.
Node rewards are also under review. Payments to older generation infrastructure are expected to fall sharply, reflecting both lower utilisation and updated cost assumptions. At the same time, there is a shift towards newer hardware and smaller subnet configurations, which could increase overall capacity without raising compute costs.
The proposal includes a staged rollout, with each element introduced in steps rather than all at once. This approach is intended to give the network time to assess impact and make adjustments where needed, particularly in areas such as pricing for storage and compute resources.
Supporters of Mission70 argue that the plan strengthens the long-term economic model of the Internet Computer by tightening supply while encouraging broader use. They see the combination of reward changes and new demand drivers as a way to stabilise token dynamics and build confidence among participants.
However, the scale of the proposed adjustments also brings uncertainty. Reducing rewards may affect participation incentives, particularly for smaller holders or node operators. The success of the demand strategy, meanwhile, depends heavily on adoption of newer tools and concepts that are still developing. If usage does not increase as anticipated, the balance between supply and demand could take longer to shift.
There are also open questions around execution. Concepts such as cloud engines and agent-driven development are still evolving, and their real-world uptake will be closely watched. The proposal itself acknowledges that further refinements may be required as technical details are worked through.
For now, the approval of Proposal 140888 marks a clear signal from the Internet Computer’s governance community. The direction is set towards lower inflation and a broader usage base, with the next phase focused on turning that vision into measurable outcomes.
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