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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 Kernel-2?

Kernel-2 is a next-generation cryptocurrency built on a scalable, secure blockchain designed for fast, affordable transactions and seamless decentralized apps. It delivers high throughput, low fees, and energy-efficient consensus to support a thriving ecosystem of wallets, traders, and developers. Ideal for everyday payments, DeFi, and cross-chain interoperability.

Why does Kernel-2 have inflation?

Kernel-2 has inflation by design, issuing new coins with each block as rewards to validators or miners to secure the network and incentivize participation. This ongoing emission funds network security, development, and governance, helping maintain a healthy, decentralized ecosystem.

How is Kernel-2 inflation calculated?

Kernel-2 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 Kernel-2 emission calculated?

Kernel-2 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.