Although there are parallels between some measures taken in the cryptocurrency world and the consequences of quantitative easing, it is difficult to directly apply conventional ideas of monetary policy to cryptocurrencies due to their decentralized nature.
Unlike traditional financial systems, the idea of โโQE does not directly apply to the world of cryptocurrencies. CRYPTOCURRENCIESlike Bitcoin (btc) and ether (ETH), operate on decentralized networks and are not regulated by governments or central banks. As a result, no institution can implement conventional monetary policy measures such as quantitative easing in the crypto industry.
However, there are some potential implications to consider:
Supply dynamics
Traditional quantitative easing involves central banks purchasing financial assets to increase the money supply. In the cryptocurrency world, some cryptocurrencies, such as BTC, which has a fixed supply of 21 million coins, have established or limited supplies. Therefore, there are differences in the dynamics of supply. These currencies do not produce new units; Therefore, hodlers may see changes in value due to supply constraints.
Branching and airdrops
In the world of cryptocurrencies, there are situations where new tokens are given to existing hodlers, similar to a central bank's quantitative easing program in that it expands the number of tokens. Distributional effects similar to those of FC can be produced by pitchforks and air throwsbut they often arise from technical advances or community decisions rather than deliberate decisions. monetary policy.
Stablecoins and collateral
Some stablecoins In theory, it could be used in a similar way to QE. For example, if a stablecoin issuer created more stablecoins backed by additional collateral, it could look like an expansion of the money supply. Stablecoins are typically pegged to real-world assets; therefore, this is not exactly the same as QE.
Market dynamics
Due to a variety of reasons, including market sentiment, technological advances, regulatory developments, and macroeconomic trends, cryptocurrency markets may experience price gains or declines. These price changes could sometimes be compared to how monetary policy affects conventional assets.
