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Deflationary Asset

Definition

A deflationary asset is a digital asset whose total supply decreases over time, or whose issuance rate diminishes significantly, leading to a potential increase in its scarcity. This reduction in supply can occur through mechanisms like burning tokens or a capped maximum supply with a decreasing issuance schedule. The inherent scarcity aims to preserve or increase the asset’s value against inflationary pressures. Bitcoin, with its fixed supply limit, serves as a prime example of a deflationary digital asset.