Issuance
Also known as: Token Generation, Monetary Expansion, Cryptocurrency Supply Creation
The process by which new tokens or coins are created and introduced into a blockchain’s circulating supply.
Issuance refers to the generation of new units of a cryptocurrency or token and their distribution into the ecosystem. It is a key component of a network's tokenomics and can be fixed, inflationary, or governed by algorithmic rules. Issuance occurs via mining rewards (as in Bitcoin), staking rewards (in Proof of Stake), or programmatic minting (as with algorithmic stablecoins or DAOs). Protocols often define issuance schedules to ensure sustainability, incentivize participation, or adjust monetary policy. Governance may alter issuance parameters through proposals and votes.