getInflationRate

The getInflationRate method returns the specific inflation values for the current epoch. While getInflationGovernor provides the parameters that define how inflation changes over time, this method returns the actual inflation rates currently in effect.

Solana's inflation model distributes newly minted tokens to validators and stakers as rewards for securing the network. The inflation rate decreases over time according to the schedule defined by the inflation governor, eventually reaching a long-term terminal rate. The current inflation is split between validators (who receive transaction fees and inflation rewards), the Solana Foundation, and is used to fund ecosystem growth.

This method is essential for calculating actual staking rewards, displaying current APY to users, and understanding the real-time token emission rate. Staking platforms use this data to show accurate reward projections, while economic analysis tools use it to track token supply dynamics. The inflation rate changes at epoch boundaries, so this data should be queried periodically to stay current.

Parameters

parameter	type	description
config	object	Optional configuration object (currently no config options are available)

Return Object

field	type	description
total	number	Total current inflation rate as a percentage (annual)
validator	number	Inflation rate allocated to validators and stakers as a percentage
foundation	number	Inflation rate allocated to the Solana Foundation as a percentage
epoch	number	The epoch for which these inflation rates apply

Request Example

Request

Response Example

Response

Tip: The total inflation rate is approximately 6.95% in this example, with most going to validators and stakers. Multiply the validator rate by your stake proportion and validator commission to estimate annual staking rewards. Rates change at epoch boundaries, so query this when calculating up-to-date APY.