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*Inflation figures shown here reflect circulating (market) inflation and may differ from a coin’s projected, policy (planned) inflation.

What is Api3?

Api3 is a decentralized API ecosystem that bridges off-chain data providers to on-chain applications through Airnode, a serverless oracle protocol. Built around the API3 governance token, it enables secure, trust-minimized data feeds and on-chain data monetization for developers, DeFi, and Web3 projects. By removing reliance on centralized oracles, Api3 aims to improve data transparency, security, and efficiency across blockchain networks.

Why does Api3 have inflation?

Api3 has inflation because new API3 tokens are minted to reward staking and governance participation, aligning incentives for node operators and developers. This inflation also funds the treasury to support ongoing protocol development and ecosystem growth.

How is Api3 inflation calculated?

Api3 inflation is calculated by comparing the circulating supply from one year ago to today’s supply. The percentage increase in supply over that period is the annual inflation rate. Learn more in our guide: What is cryptocurrency inflation?.

How is Api3 emission calculated?

Api3 emission refers to how new coins enter circulation, usually through mining or staking rewards. The emission rate depends on the project’s monetary policy and block reward schedule. Learn more in our guide: What is cryptocurrency emission?.

FAQ

We calculate our own inflation and emission data via our algorithms. You can learn more about how we derive our data in the learn page.

We encourage the usage of any data available on this website. You may use it for your personal or educational goals, but do not use it commercially unless you purchase the CryptoInflation API.

We strive to make the data as accurate as possible, but some blockchains have limitations on how precisely supply, inflation, and emission can be calculated. Moreover, the data on this website often has to be averaged and approximated, therefore the data can be a bit off sometimes.

Cryptocurrency emission and inflation aren’t inherently bad—they’re part of how many blockchains secure their networks and incentivize miners or validators. Moderate inflation can help distribute coins fairly and keep the network active, but excessive or poorly managed emission may dilute value and hurt long-term sustainability. You can learn more about how issuance affects price here.