With the Alchemy Chain Mainnet scheduled for official release in May 2026, Alchemy Pay is transitioning into a protocol-driven, payment-native blockchain infrastructure. To ensure the security of the network and provide the necessary incentives for node validators and ecosystem participants, we are initiating a formal community vote to determine the implementation schedule for the previously proposed ACH supply adjustment.
What is this vote about?
The total issuance amount remains fixed (15,346,246,088 ACH) as per the established framework. The purpose of this governance procedure is to select the specific duration for the linear unlocking of these tokens. This decision will directly influence the network’s long-term disinflationary model and its alignment with global payment adoption.
The voting period starts from May 12th 2026, 2:00 PM (UTC+8), and ends May 17th 2026, 2:00 PM (UTC+8).
Proposed Implementation Options
Each proposed schedule utilizes a pure linear unlock mechanism, divided into three phases starting in 2026.
- Option A: 10-Year Implementation (3,650 Days): A balanced framework designed to align token release with the projected mid-to-long-term maturity of the Alchemy Chain ecosystem.
- Option B: 8-Year Implementation (2,920 Days): An accelerated schedule intended to provide higher initial incentives to facilitate rapid network bootstrapping and early-stage infrastructure deployment.
- Option C: 12-Year Implementation (4,380 Days): A sustainable, extended-duration model prioritizing maximum long-term stability and a minimized annual inflation rate.
Governance Protocol
In accordance with our commitment to decentralized decision-making, the following criteria apply:
Snapshot & Eligibility: A preliminary snapshot will be taken on May 12 at 1:00 PM (UTC) to establish voting eligibility. A final snapshot will be conducted at the close of the 5-day voting window to verify and count all valid participating votes.
Plurality Selection: The implementation plan (8, 10, or 12 years) that receives the highest aggregate voting power will be officially adopted.
Finality & Execution: Once the results are verified, the winning schedule will be integrated into the Alchemy Chain protocol for execution starting in 2026.
Participation
We invite all ACH stakeholders to review the technical details and cast their votes to define the economic foundation of the Alchemy Chain.
Access the Official Voting Dashboard Here: https://vote.alchemychain.com/
About Alchemy Chain
Alchemy Chain is a payments-focused Layer-1 blockchain developed by Alchemy Pay to support fast, low-cost, and reliable stablecoin transactions at global scale with predictable transaction fees and fast settlement. Alchemy Chain integrates seamlessly with ready to use on & off-ramp infrastructure, connecting stablecoins directly to fiat payment rails, banks, and wallets worldwide. The network uses $ACH as its native gas fee token, reinforcing $ACH’s utility at the core of the ecosystem by powering transactions, securing the network, and incentivizing participation.
