Vitalik Buterin burned 410 trillion SHIB tokens in May 2021, removing over $6 billion worth from circulation.
K9 Finance plans to burn 410 million KNINE tokens on May 31 to reduce supply and potentially increase token value.
The SHIB community commemorates Buterin’s burn, which led to a significant rise in SHIB’s value five months later.
K9 Finance plans to burn 410 million KNINE tokens on Friday, May 31 in commemoration of Vitalik’s Shibtoken burn. This action is aimed to raise the value of the token by lowering its supply while also paying homage to Buterin’s significant SHIB burn.
3 years ago, Ryoshi burned $SHIB to @VitalikButerin a move that etched the #Shibarmy in history! Now, our partners @K9finance pay homage with a 410M $KNINE burn on May 31st! The legacy of burns continues! https://t.co/TY4yt1R2Oq
— Shib (@Shibtoken) May 29, 2024
K9 Finance intends to develop KNINE as a deflationary token, hence it is burning these tokens. This means that current holders will gain from the rising value of the remaining tokens as the supply declines. This tactic reflects the effect Buterin’s SHIB burn had on the value of the Shiba Inu token, which five months after the burn hit a record high.
Apart from recognizing Buterin’s service to the SHIB community, the burn emphasizes the significance of calculated token burning in the cryptocurrency market. More scarcity brought on by these burns frequently translates into higher token value. K9 Finance is not only honouring Buterin but also establishing a standard for other cryptocurrency initiatives.
By burning 410 million KNINE tokens, they are clearly declaring their dedication to the project’s long-term viability. Investors and other cryptocurrency enthusiasts are paying attention to see how this will affect KNINE’s market performance.
The timing of the burn is also notable. It is occurring during a period of intense market volatility. K9 Finance is setting itself up to profit by lowering the amount of KNINE tokens available. The value of the token may rise even higher as a result of this action hence drawing in additional investors.
The conduct of K9 Finance emphasizes a developing trend in the cryptocurrency space where crypto companies deliberately control the supply of their tokens to increase their market value. It is expected that more will follow suit in order to benefit from the advantages of strategic token burns.
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