Crypto issuance, halvings, unlocks, and burns
Supply events unique to digital assets.
Crypto issuance, halvings, unlocks, and burns
| Concept | Explanation | |---|---| | Issuance | Creation of new tokens according to protocol or project rules. | | Halving | Programmed reduction in the new-issuance or block-reward rate. | | Unlock | Release of previously restricted tokens into transferable supply. | | Vesting | Schedule determining when tokens become owned or transferable. | | Burn | Permanent removal of tokens from usable supply. | | Emission schedule | Planned path of token creation over time. |
Supply events are not automatically bullish or bearish. Their impact depends on whether the event was expected, who receives the tokens, market liquidity, demand, and whether holders sell, stake, or retain the assets.