Ethereum Merge Vaults Cryptocurrency Past Bitcoin in Hard-Money Allure

Ether's sharp decline in net inflation rates has been attributed to the elimination of mining rewards and increased transaction fees, experts said. The website Ultra Sound Money puts the annual inflation rate at 0.19%, based on data showing that around 8,100 ETH has been. Added to the total supply of Ether since the merger.

In a world where central banks around the world are struggling to control inflation in the face of trillions of dollars of money printing and severe supply-chain disruptions, Ethereum's reduced issue rate could help strengthen its appeal among investors in crypto and traditional markets alike.