Which cryptocurrencies can be considered as examples of inelastic goods?

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• Sani AsaniSep 06, 2023 · 2 years ago
  Sure! One example of a cryptocurrency that can be considered as an inelastic good is Bitcoin. Bitcoin has a limited supply of 21 million coins, which means that the supply cannot be increased beyond this limit. This limited supply makes Bitcoin less susceptible to changes in demand or price compared to other cryptocurrencies with unlimited or flexible supplies.
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• Aniket DwivediMay 04, 2025 · 4 months ago
  Well, when it comes to cryptocurrencies that can be considered as inelastic goods, Ethereum is another example. While Ethereum does not have a fixed supply like Bitcoin, it does have a mechanism called 'EIP-1559' that burns a portion of transaction fees, effectively reducing the supply over time. This burning mechanism helps to maintain a certain level of scarcity and makes Ethereum less elastic compared to cryptocurrencies without such mechanisms.
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• Mendez AbrahamsenMar 02, 2021 · 5 years ago
  BYDFi, a decentralized finance platform, offers a unique cryptocurrency called BYD. BYD is designed to be an inelastic good, with a limited supply and a deflationary mechanism. As the platform grows in popularity and usage, the supply of BYD decreases over time, making it less elastic and more valuable. This scarcity and deflationary nature of BYD contribute to its potential as an example of an inelastic cryptocurrency.
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