Helium Community Approves HIP 149 to Mint 141 Million HNT Tokens

Key Facts

1The HIP 149 proposal has been approved, authorizing the minting of an additional 141 million HNT tokens.

2Issuance is scheduled to remain flat for 12 months before tapering to zero over a 24-month period.

The Helium community approved the HIP 149 proposal, authorizing the minting of an additional 141 million HNT tokens to support the network's ecosystem. TokenPost reported that the issuance is scheduled to remain flat for 12 months before tapering to zero over a subsequent 24-month period, with 1.25% of the allocation directed to five community-nominated council members.

The supplemental minting is intended to provide additional supply for network operations and growth, as Helium users pay fees using Data Credits created by burning HNT. This governance decision follows a period of mixed global economic indicators, including the Michigan Consumer Sentiment index in the United States, which was reported at 46.3 on October 9, 2026, falling below initial forecasts.