In the world of cryptocurrencies, the word infinite often evokes two contrasting concepts. On one hand, it is used to describe the potentially unlimited scalability of some blockchain networks. Developers dream of systems that can process an "infinite" number of transactions per second, enabling global adoption without congestion. Hopefully, that performance will be achieved.
On the other hand, it refers to the unlimited supply of certain cryptocurrencies, such as algorithmic stablecoins, which can be created or burned to maintain their parity. In contrast, Bitcoin has a finite supply of 21 million. This concept can also apply to the existence time of a decentralized blockchain: if the network continues to be maintained by its participants, its operation can be, in theory, infinite. The possibility of a cryptocurrency achieving "infinite" growth in value is the dream of every investor, although the reality of the market always imposes limits.