VELO Token Supply Reduction Analysis

🚲 VELO's Disappearing Act

By Velodrome
May 15, 2025, 2:29 PM
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Recent data shows significant changes in VELO token metrics:

  • Supply Reduction: Net decrease of 4.​2M tokens in circulating supply
  • Locking Activity: 30.​9M VELO tokens locked
  • Emission Rate: 26.​6M new tokens emitted
  • Net Effect: 4M+ reduction in available tokens

Previous epoch data indicates strong protocol growth:

  • Trading volume reached $182M (33% increase)
  • ~$120k distributed in voting rewards
  • 6M+ VELO locked exceeded emissions

This trend suggests growing protocol engagement and potential supply constraints.​

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