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Mint-authority dilution

A live mint authority creates new supply at existing holders' expense.

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  2. Why it matters
  3. What to check
  4. Sources

Overview

A live mint authority creates new supply at existing holders' expense.

Mint-authority dilution. A live mint authority creates new supply at existing holders' expense.
Mint-authority dilution. A live mint authority creates new supply at existing holders' expense.
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Why it matters

Promises not to mint are weaker than enforceable removal or delayed governance.

What to check

Inspect authority, threshold, time lock and issue history.

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