Summary

This proposal introduces an adjustment to Node Operator rewards within the Wirex Pay DAO, setting a fixed emission rate of 40 WPAY per node license per month. The change reflects a transition from early-stage network bootstrapping incentives toward a more sustainable and balanced token economic model aligned with long-term ecosystem growth.

Abstract

At launch, elevated Node Operator rewards were implemented to accelerate adoption, incentivize participation, and distribute tokens efficiently across the ecosystem. While effective during the bootstrap phase, maintaining high emission levels introduces unnecessary inflationary pressure and misalignment with current network maturity.

This proposal establishes a reduced, fixed reward structure to ensure emissions remain proportional, predictable, and aligned with sustainable value creation.

Proposal Track

Standard Track:

• 48-hour preparation period
• 72-hour voting period
• Snapshot voting

Motivation

Current Situation

• Node rewards were initially set at elevated levels to bootstrap network participation.
• Continued high emissions create:
  • Inflationary pressure on WPAY
  • Persistent sell pressure from distributed rewards
  • Misalignment between emissions and actual network utilization

Proposed Solution

• Introduce a fixed reward of 40 WPAY per node license per month
• Align emissions with:
  • Current ecosystem maturity
  • Sustainable tokenomics
  • Long-term incentive structures

Details

Reward Structure Update

• Current Model: High-emission reward structure designed for early-stage growth
• Proposed Model:
  • Fixed reward: 40 WPAY per node license per month
  • Predictable and controlled emissions
  • Reduced inflation impact

Expected Outcomes

• Decrease in inflationary pressure on the WPAY token
• Reduction of systematic sell pressure from reward distribution
• Improved long-term sustainability of the ecosystem
• Better alignment between incentives and real network demand

Strategic Alignment

This adjustment supports the broader Wirex Pay vision of:

• Sustainable non-custodial card infrastructure growth
• Efficient treasury and emission management
• Long-term scalability supported by ZK-powered architecture

Implementation Timeline

Budget Considerations

• No additional treasury allocation required
• Proposal reduces overall token emissions, improving treasury sustainability

On-chain Voting Structure

• Duration: 72 hours
• Quorum Required: >4% of total veWPAY supply
• Approval Threshold: 50% of participating tokens

Voting Options

• For: Approve adjustment of Node Operator rewards to 40 WPAY per license per month
• Against: Maintain the current reward structure
• Abstain: No preference