Token Burn vs Total Supply

Quick comparison to help you distinguish these two crypto terms.

Token Burn
intermediate
fundamentals

The permanent removal of cryptocurrency tokens from circulation by sending them to an inaccessible wallet address, reducing total supply with the goal of increasing scarcity and potentially supporting token value.

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Total Supply
beginner
fundamentals

Total supply is the complete count of all cryptocurrency tokens that currently exist, including those in active circulation and those still locked, reserved, or vested but not yet tradeable.

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