- The Terra Luna Classic community is debating a proposal to increase the on-chain burn tax from 0.5% to 1.5%, aiming to boost burn rates and fund community and oracle pools.
- This proposal, which requires the implementation of the Tax2Gas feature, has sparked concerns about potential negative impacts, including the possible suspension of the LUNC burn mechanism by Binance.
In a significant move for the Terra Luna Classic community, a proposal has been made to increase the on-chain tax rate from 0.5% to 1.5%. This proposal, spearheaded by the validator known as JesusisLord, aims to boost the burn mechanism and support community funds. However, the community remains divided over the potential impacts, especially concerning the reaction of major exchanges like Binance.
Restoring the Initial Burn Tax
The proposed increase to 1.5% aims to restore the burn tax to its initial level of 1.2%. This change is expected to significantly enhance the burn rate and contribute more to community and oracle pools. Under the current 0.5% tax, 80% is allocated to burns while the remaining 20% is split equally between the community and oracle pools. With the recent v3.1.3 upgrade, the distribution mechanism has been fine-tuned, ensuring the oracle pool receives a steady 10% of the burn tax.
If the tax is raised to 1.5%, the effective burn tax will jump to 1.2%, increasing the contributions to both the community and oracle pools by threefold. “We can expect a substantial increase in the rate of LUNC and USTC burns from the tax, the community pool funding rate, and funding to the oracle pool for long-term staking rewards,” stated JesusisLord.
Divided Opinions and Governance Hurdles
The community is grappling with the implications of this proposal. While some members support the increase for its potential to accelerate burns and fund growth, others fear it may lead to negative repercussions, such as Binance suspending its LUNC burn mechanism.
A critical condition for this proposal’s progress is the successful implementation of the Tax2Gas feature, expected to go live in August. Without this, the proposal cannot proceed to governance voting, adding another layer of complexity to the decision-making process.
Market Reactions and Price Movements
Amid these discussions, LUNC and USTC prices have experienced notable declines. LUNC saw a 3% drop in the last 24 hours, currently trading at $0.00008094, with trading volume plummeting by 38%. Similarly, USTC prices fell by 4%, now trading at $0.01889, with a 32% drop in trading volume.
The market-wide selloff has undoubtedly impacted these tokens, but the community remains focused on the long-term benefits of the proposed tax hike. As the debate continues, the Terra Luna Classic community eagerly anticipates the potential approval and implementation of the increased burn tax, hoping it will usher in a new era of growth and sustainability.
