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What Is the Economic Effect of ‘Burning’ the Base Fee?

Burning the Base Fee removes a portion of the transaction cost from circulation, creating a deflationary pressure on the cryptocurrency's supply. It also ensures that validators cannot manipulate the Base Fee for their own profit, as the burned amount is not collected by them.

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How Does Coin Burning Affect the Total Supply of a Cryptocurrency?
How Does ‘Token Burning’ Affect Market Capitalization?
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