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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 The-graph?

The Graph is a decentralized indexing protocol for blockchain data. It enables developers to build and query subgraphs—open APIs that map on-chain data for DApps, DeFi, and Web3 services. Through the native GRT token, indexers, curators, and delegators participate in governance and secure the network, delivering fast, scalable access to blockchain data across multiple chains.

Why does The-graph have inflation?

The Graph has inflation because new GRT is minted to reward indexers and curators who maintain and secure the network, ensuring reliable data indexing and query performance. This inflationary mechanism aligns incentives and funds ongoing operation, staking, and network growth.

How is The-graph inflation calculated?

The-graph 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 The-graph emission calculated?

The-graph 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.