Burning

TokenomicsUpdated: October 15, 2025
Also known as: Token Burn, Coin Burn

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The process of permanently removing cryptocurrency from circulation to reduce supply

The process of permanently removing cryptocurrency from circulation to reduce supply.

Burning involves sending tokens to an address from which they can never be retrieved (often called a "burn address"). This mechanism is used to create scarcity, increase value for remaining holders, or manage token economics.

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