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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 Bucket-protocol-buck-stablecoin?

Bucket-protocol-buck-stablecoin is the USD-pegged stablecoin at the core of Bucket Protocol. It uses algorithmic supply adjustments and governance-driven rules to keep its price near $1, enabling reliable DeFi lending, trading, and yield strategies within the Bucket ecosystem. Designed for stability, security, and composability, Buck integrates with wallets, DEXs, and DeFi apps for scalable savings and swaps.

Why does Bucket-protocol-buck-stablecoin have inflation?

Inflation in Bucket-protocol-buck-stablecoin happens because the protocol mints new Buck tokens to restore the peg when demand grows, expanding the circulating supply. This minting is intentional as part of its algorithmic seigniorage model to maintain price stability, and it can dilute existing holders during peg restoration.

How is Bucket-protocol-buck-stablecoin inflation calculated?

Bucket-protocol-buck-stablecoin 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 Bucket-protocol-buck-stablecoin emission calculated?

Bucket-protocol-buck-stablecoin 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?.

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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.