In the past year, the entire cryptocurrency market has been under economic pressure, making it difficult for infrastructure operators in the industry to maintain long-term operations. WAX is also facing these challenges. Due to rising costs and a sluggish market, some guilds (especially those on standby) have scaled back or may be forced to take such measures soon.
To keep WAX stable, reliable, and professional during periods of prolonged market downturns, we plan to implement a series of updates to guild compensation and structure on January 1, 2026. These changes will mainly focus on sustainability, network reliability, and long-term resilience.
Strengthen core infrastructure support
WAX will adjust the reward distribution mechanism to allow standby operators to receive a higher proportion of ongoing compensation. Under the current pricing standards, this initiative will better align standby support responsibilities with the maintenance of production-ready systems. To achieve this goal, the previously announced plan to reduce the inflation rate to 4% will be reconsidered at a later date. Maintaining the current level of inflation will ensure that WAX continues to support operators who keep the chain running normally and remain in a ready state in difficult market conditions.
Reduce paid positions and strengthen core functions
To align resource allocation more closely with blockchain needs, the number of paid positions will be streamlined from 27 to 16. The purpose of this adjustment is to concentrate rewards on teams continuously responsible for block production and ensuring network performance.
30-day transition arrangement
The number of active producers will be reduced from 21 to 10.
The number of standby seats will temporarily increase to help teams adjust.
After the transition period, the number of standby seats will revert to 6.
By concentrating compensation on a few fully active operators, WAX can more effectively ensure that these teams have the necessary capabilities to meet expectations in performance, security, and reliability.
Why these changes are significant
This adjustment is aimed at ensuring that guilds can continue to operate safe and reliable infrastructure. By concentrating resources on a few fully active operators while maintaining adequate standby support, WAX can enhance performance standards, improve emergency preparedness, and retain experienced teams to ensure long-term stability. This strategy will ensure that the WAX ecosystem remains resilient and responsive, ready to scale up when market conditions improve.
Impact on guilds
Under the revised architecture, some guilds will no longer be covered by compensation. Many of these teams have made significant contributions to the WAX ecosystem for a long time. This restructuring does not negate their value or past work, but is based on the economic realities faced by a cluster of producers maintaining sustainable funding support in the current market environment.
Guilds affected by this adjustment should reassess their infrastructure roles in relation to overall goals and operational plans. Future adjustments to the guild structure will be made based on actual network demands and dynamic market conditions, allowing the WAX ecosystem to adapt flexibly and sustainably to changes.
Although these adjustments reflect the current market situation, they are part of a long-term vision to build a stronger and more resilient WAX network. We are committed to laying a solid foundation to provide strong support for the long-term development of the community.
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