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Inflation Hedge Mechanism

Definition

An inflation hedge mechanism is an asset or strategy designed to protect purchasing power against the decline in value of a currency over time. In the digital asset sphere, certain cryptocurrencies or decentralized protocols are presented as potential hedges against traditional fiat currency inflation. This often stems from their fixed supply, deflationary tokenomics, or utility in real-world applications that maintain value independently. Such mechanisms aim to preserve wealth during periods of economic instability.