BonkDAO announces plans to burn 1.69t BONK in “BURNmas” event

A $54.52 million worth of token burn is the goal of this Solana meme community-driven project to increase BONK’s demand in the crypto market.

As part of the community holiday celebration called “BURNmas”, BonkDAO has unveiled an ambitious plan to burn 1.69 trillion Bonk (BONK) tokens, or $54.52 million. By decreasing the amount of BONK in circulation, this deliberate move seeks to make it more scarce and may affect its market dynamics.

Approximately 1.8% of BONK’s entire supply, which is now approximately 92.7 trillion tokens, will be burned. According to officials, BonkDAO will execute the burn through a multi-signature vote, emphasizing the project’s community-driven governance.

At the time of writing, BONK is trading at $0.0000330, with a market capitalization of $2.51 billion and a 24-hour trading volume of approximately $279.21 million. The token’s price has fluctuated ahead of the burn event, as investors speculate on the effects of reduced supply.

BONK’s close ties to the Solana (SOL) blockchain and its ecosystem have often led to price increases when Solana experiences positive momentum. The upcoming burn could amplify these dynamics, positioning BONK for increased market attention from crypto investors.

The last major BONK token burn occurred on July 9, 2024, when BonkDAO burned 84 billion BONK tokens, worth $2 million at the time. That event triggered a 25% price increase within a single day, showcasing the strong commitment of the community to maintaining a balance between supply and demand.

Token burns are a common strategy in the cryptocurrency market to reduce supply and create scarcity. The basic economic principle of supply and demand suggests that when fewer tokens are available, the value of the remaining tokens may rise, provided demand stays the same or increases. While token burns often lead to short-term price increases, heightened trading activity, and greater investor interest, their long-term impact depends on the project’s utility and broader market conditions.

With “BURNmas,” BonkDAO continues to innovate within the meme-token space, leveraging its vibrant community to drive growth and relevance. This event is a major milestone for BONK, further cementing its position as a cornerstone of the Solana ecosystem and one of the most dynamic meme tokens on the market.