Polkadot will implement its first annual issuance reduction on March 14, 2026, as part of its newly established economic model. The model, defined by the passage of the WFC #1710 (Hard Pressure) proposal, sets a total supply cap of 2.1 billion DOT and mandates issuance reductions every two years. Each reduction will decrease the remaining issuance by 13.14%, leading to an annual inflation rate of approximately 3.11% starting in 2026. This marks a significant step in Polkadot's strategy to create a predictable and stable economic framework.