Debate over SOL issuance on Solana has resurfaced around SIMD-0228, a governance proposal described in the sources as seeking to reduce token issuance. Solana co-founder Anatoly Yakovenko said the proposal would "probably pass now," suggesting support may have shifted since earlier discussion. Separately, Helius chief executive Mert criticized validators who voted against the proposal, saying they opposed lower issuance to keep collecting rent. The sources do not provide voting totals, the proposal’s final status, or detailed implementation mechanics, but the issue is significant because issuance affects inflation, staking rewards, and validator economics.