Ergo Block Reward Drops to 6 ERG — 3 Jan 2026
3 January 2026 — The Ergo network has successfully reached another scheduled emission milestone: the block reward has been reduced from 9 ERG to 6 ERG per block.
This reduction is part of Ergo’s predetermined emission schedule, which systematically decreases miner rewards by 3 ERG every quarter until the final floor of 3 ERG per block is reached in April 2026.
Recent and Upcoming Reward Steps
| Date (≈) | Reward (ERG per block) | Daily New Supply* |
|---|---|---|
| 6 Oct 2024 | 21 | 15 120 |
| 5 Jan 2025 | 18 | 12 960 |
| 6 Apr 2025 | 15 | 10 800 |
| 6 Jul 2025 | 12 | 8 640 |
| 4 Oct 2025 | 9 | 6 480 |
| 3 Jan 2026 | 6 | 4 320 |
| 3 Apr 2026 | 3 | 2 160 |
*Figures assume the 120-second block interval.
What Changed?
Previous block reward: 9 ERG
New block reward (from ~block 1,692,000): 6 ERG
Next scheduled reduction: Toward the final emission floor of 3 ERG per block in April 2026.
As a result of this update, the issuance of new ERG continues to slow, reinforcing the scarcity of the native token as the network matures. This mechanism mirrors the economic design seen in other long-lived proof-of-work networks, helping ensure predictable supply dynamics over time.
Emission Status
According to real-time emission tracking:
- Current block reward: 6 ERG per block
- Circulating supply: ~82.7 million ERG
- Supply in circulation: ~84.7 % of capped emission
- Next reward reduction: Scheduled in approximately 75 days, leading to the 3 ERG per block regime in April 2026. Live data and charts are available on ErgoWatch
This gradual decrease in new ERG issuance marks another step toward the conclusion of the primary emission schedule that has been in place since the Ergo mainnet launch. Under this schedule, miner rewards decrease smoothly each quarter until the minimum reward level is reached. (docs.ergoplatform.com)
Emission reductions are fundamental to Ergo’s monetary policy. With each reduction:
- Miner rewards diminish, lowering the rate of new ERG entering circulation.
- Scarcity increases, potentially impacting supply dynamics and market interest.
- The network approaches its emission schedule’s long-term goal of balancing issuance with demand.
Supply Data in Real Time
The ErgoWatch emission dashboard presents live charts for circulating supply, emission rate, and future reductions.
Anyone can confirm each step and cross-check the data with on-chain figures. Sigmaspace.io provides a nice web dashboard that shows Upcoming Expired Boxes.
Mining Pools to Know
| Pool | Key Points |
|---|---|
| Sigmanauts Pool | Community-run DAO. The pool distributes storage-rent proceeds along with block rewards. |
| HeroMiners | Global service with pool and solo modes. The site includes detailed statistics and payout history. |
| 2Miners | Altcoin mining pool for GPU and ASIC |
Looking Ahead
While emissions alone do not determine price trends, they are a key part of the economic infrastructure that supports the Ergo ecosystem.
Stay tuned for the next scheduled reduction as Ergo approaches the final stage of its emission roadmap in early April 2026.
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