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Why does ETH have unlimited supply?
Why does ETH have unlimited supply?
Elena
Sat Jan 04 2025
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I'm wondering why Ethereum, or ETH, has an unlimited supply. Unlike some other cryptocurrencies that have a fixed supply, it seems like there's no cap on the amount of ETH that can be created. I'd like to understand the reason behind this design choice.
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Lorenzo
Mon Jan 06 2025
Ethereum's native currency, ether, possesses a unique characteristic in that its supply is unlimited.
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Lucia
Mon Jan 06 2025
With the creation of each new block on the Ethereum blockchain, additional ETH is generated and added to the circulating supply.
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CryptoQueenBee
Mon Jan 06 2025
Simultaneously, a portion of the existing ETH in circulation is burned or removed from the supply with each transaction that takes place on the network.
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HanRiverVision
Mon Jan 06 2025
This dual process of creation and burning results in a fluctuating supply of ether over time.
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SumoPowerful
Sun Jan 05 2025
In contrast to Ethereum's dynamic supply, Bitcoin's supply is rigidly fixed at a maximum of 21 million coins.
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