📘 Zero to Hero – Lesson 8: Total Supply

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⚖️ The Supply That’s Minted — But Not Always Circulating

📌 What is Total Supply?

Total Supply refers to the total number of coins or tokens that have been created (minted or mined) — minus any that have been burned.

So it includes:

All circulating tokens 🪙

Plus locked, staked, or vested tokens 🔒

Minus tokens that have been permanently destroyed 🔥

🧮 Formula:

Total Supply = All Minted - Burned Tokens

🎯 Why It Matters:

It gives a clearer picture of how inflated a token is, beyond just the circulating supply.

A large gap between total and circulating supply often means future unlocks or vested tokens — which can lead to price pressure 📉.

💎 Examples:

$SOL : Has over 580M in total supply but much less in circulation.

$APE : Large total supply, with a big % still locked — which means more tokens will hit the market over time.

$SHIB : Huge total supply, but burns reduce it over time.

🧠 Pro Tip:

Always compare Circulating vs Total vs Max Supply to understand the hidden inflation risk and token unlock pressure.

🔜 In Lesson 9, we’ll dig into Token Unlocks — the silent supply bombs you need to watch as a trader and investor.

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