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Wealth Concentration

Definition

Wealth concentration describes a condition where a disproportionately large portion of total assets or capital is held by a small segment of the population or a limited number of entities. In the context of digital assets, this can manifest as a few wallets or addresses controlling a significant supply of a particular cryptocurrency. This phenomenon can influence market dynamics, governance decisions in decentralized protocols, and overall market stability. It raises questions about equitable distribution and potential manipulation.