Cryptocurrency Q&A Does it cost money to burn crypto?

Does it cost money to burn crypto?

Martino Martino Tue Nov 05 2024 | 6 answers 1416
I'm wondering if there's any cost associated with burning cryptocurrency. Does it require payment or is it a free process? Does it cost money to burn crypto?

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Elena Elena Thu Nov 07 2024
The only significant energy expenditure occurs during the mining process before the coins are burned.

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EclipseSeeker EclipseSeeker Thu Nov 07 2024
The implementation details determine which currency can be burned.

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Carlo Carlo Thu Nov 07 2024
To destroy digital coins, miners direct them to a specific burner address.

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CryptoQueenGuard CryptoQueenGuard Thu Nov 07 2024
In some cases, miners can burn the native currency of the blockchain.

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SumoHonorable SumoHonorable Thu Nov 07 2024
Alternatively, they may burn coins from another blockchain, like Bitcoin.

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