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Does Ethereum Have a Max Supply?

Yes, Ethereum does have a maximum supply. The total amount of Ethereum that will ever be created is capped at 18 million ETH. This number was decided upon by the Ethereum Foundation and cannot be changed. However, it is important to note that not all of thisETH will be in circulation immediately.

NOTE: WARNING: Ethereum does not have a maximum supply, but it does have a cap on the total amount of Ether that can be mined. This limit is currently set at 18 million Ether per year and will remain in place until the network’s proof-of-stake (PoS) transition takes place. As such, users should exercise caution when investing in Ethereum as the price could be subject to sudden and dramatic changes due to fluctuations in supply and demand.

In fact, it is estimated that only around 11 million ETH will be in circulation by the end of 2017. This is because a large portion of the total supply will be locked up in Ethereum smart contracts (such as the DAO) or held by early investors who are not interested in selling their ETH. So while there is a maximum supply of Ethereum, it may take many years before all of it is released into circulation.

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