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Ethereum (ETH) Issuance Price and Total Issuance

Key Facts

1. Issuance Price: Pre-sale (July 2014): 0.31 USD per ETH
2. Total Issuance: 120,000,000 ETH

Historical Issuance Details

• Public Crowdsale (July-August 2014): 40% of the total supply (48,000,000 ETH) sold at 0.31 USD per ETH, raising approximately 15 million USD.
• Remaining 60%: Allocated to various parties, including the Ethereum Foundation, early developers, and strategic partners.

Current Supply and Distribution

As of today (date must be updated when used), the total supply of Ethereum is 120,000,000 ETH, distributed approximately as follows:

• Circulating Supply: 119,289,701 ETH (99.4%)
• Burned: 540,151 ETH (0.5%)
• Held by the Ethereum Foundation: 171,148 ETH (0.1%)

Impact of ETH Issuance on Supply and Price

The issuance of ETH has a direct impact on its supply and price dynamics:

• Increased Supply: New ETH released into the market can increase the supply, potentially leading to price decreases.
• Limited Supply: The total issuance of ETH is capped, creating an artificial scarcity that could support price stability in the long term.

Economic Implications

The issuance of ETH has had significant economic implications for the Ethereum ecosystem:

• Tokenomics: ETH issuance rate and allocation affect the distribution of wealth and the incentivization of network participants.
• Market Volatility: ETH issuance can influence supply and demand, contributing to price fluctuations.
• Ecosystem Growth: Funds raised through ETH issuance support the development of Ethereum's infrastructure and applications, driving ecosystem growth.