The Terra Classic Oracle Pool has continued its downward trend over the past year, showing a significant decline that could impact the network’s sustainability.

Chart showing Terra Classic Oracle Pool balance decline from 98.8B LUNC to 59.8B LUNC and 337.9M USTC to 198.5M USTC over one year
Oracle Pool balances: LUNC decreased from 98.8B to 59.8B over 12 months; USTC decreased from 337.9M to 198.5M.

According to the latest data, the pool has fallen from 98.8 billion LUNC to 59.8 billion LUNC, and from 337.9 million USTC to 198.5 million USTC within just twelve months. This represents a sharp reduction in the reserves that fund staking rewards and validator incentives.

The Oracle Pool is a core component of the Terra Classic ecosystem. It funds validator and delegator rewards while supporting network stability. With balances steadily decreasing, concerns are growing about how long the current reward model can be maintained without changes to token flow or new revenue sources.

The decline is primarily driven by ongoing emissions and routine reward distributions. Over time, these outflows reduce the pool unless offset by inflows such as new fees, burns, or other replenishment mechanisms. Without intervention, validators and delegators may face lower rewards, which could reduce participation and weaken network security.

For stakeholders, the central question is whether Terra Classic can adopt sustainable measures that preserve incentives and secure the network for the long term, or whether the depletion trend will continue into 2026 and beyond.