# Solana Token Emissions SIMD-228 Proposal Fails in Validator Vote

*Author: Bankless*
*Published: Mar 14, 2025*
*Source: https://www.bankless.com/read/solana-token-emissions-simd-228-proposal-fails-in-validator-vote*

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Solana's SIMD-228 proposal, aimed at changing token emissions, failed to secure the necessary votes, leaving the status quo intact. The outcome also highlights challenges in driving adequate validator participation.

## **What’s the Scoop?**
- **Lower Participation**: The SIMD-228 proposal required a 66.67% majority to pass but received only 61.4% of total votes in favor.
- **Voting Breakdown**: The vote concluded during Solana Epoch 755 with 43.6% of voters casting 'yes' votes and 27.4% voting 'no'.
- **Token Emissions Remain Unchanged**: With the proposal's failure, token emissions on Solana will not be altered as previously proposed.