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Inflation

Definition

‘Inflation’ refers to a general increase in the price level of goods and services in an economy over time, resulting in a decrease in the purchasing power of money. In the context of digital assets, it can describe an increase in the circulating supply of a cryptocurrency, potentially diluting the value of existing tokens if demand does not keep pace. Certain digital assets are designed with fixed or deflationary supply mechanisms to counteract inflationary pressures.