Tokenomics & On-chain
What is a token burn and how does it affect price?
A token burn is the permanent removal of tokens from circulation, usually by sending them to a wallet no one can access. By reducing circulating supply, a burn can ease selling pressure, though its effect on price depends on demand, market conditions, and whether the burn was already expected. For example, burning 5% of supply does not mechanically raise price if demand falls at the same time. Treat burns as one structural input among many, not as a signal that value will rise.
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