what is emission?

new tokens being created over time, for example as staking or mining rewards.

emissions dilute everyone who does not receive them. high yield paid from emissions is not income from real usage.

related words

unlock the moment locked tokens become free to move and sell.
burn sending tokens to an address nobody controls, removing them from supply for good.
cliff a waiting period before any vested tokens unlock.

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