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What Is the Concept of “Burning” Tokens?

Token burning is the permanent removal of tokens from circulation by sending them to an unspendable address, often called a "burner" or "eater" address. This is a deflationary mechanism used to reduce the total supply, which is intended to increase the value of the remaining tokens.

It can be implemented as a response to transaction fees or as a periodic event to manage supply. It is irreversible.

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