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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 Internet-computer?

The Internet Computer is a blockchain-based platform that runs software and services directly on the public internet, reducing reliance on centralized cloud providers. It enables developers to deploy scalable, autonomous apps and websites using canisters and smart contracts, with on-chain governance and a native ICP token. Built by DFINITY, it aims for web-scale performance with low fees and seamless cross-service interoperability.

Why does Internet-computer have inflation?

Inflation exists because ICP is minted as rewards to incentivize network participation—neuron holders who govern the system and node operators who run the network—supporting security and ongoing development. The inflation rate is set by the Network Nervous System and can be adjusted through governance decisions.

How is Internet-computer inflation calculated?

Internet-computer 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 Internet-computer emission calculated?

Internet-computer 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.