Dash has officially completed its 11th halving event, reducing block rewards from approximately 1.906 DASH to 1.77 DASH. The change took place at block 2,312,641 and is now visible in public blockchain explorers. Halvings on the Dash network occur automatically every 210,240 blocks, which equates to roughly 383 days.
How Dash Halving Works
Unlike other blockchains that reduce block rewards by 50%, Dash implements a more gradual approach. Each halving decreases the block reward by 7.14%. This structure is meant to reduce the supply at a slower rate, offering miners a more stable transition and avoiding sudden profitability drops.
With each halving, Dash’s new coin issuance becomes smaller. Around two-thirds of the total supply has already been mined. By continuing with regular halving events, Dash gradually increases its scarcity and reduces inflation. This long-term emission schedule was built into the protocol from the start.
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Dash’s Position in the Market
Launched in 2014 as a fork of Litecoin, Dash introduced features such as InstantSend and PrivateSend, which allow for fast and optionally private transactions. While it held a stronger market position during earlier crypto cycles, its current share is tiny compared to its historical peaks, and it’s 98.5% down from its ATH.
At the time of the halving, Dash’s price is hovering around $22, with a market capitalization below $300 million. In July, the price rose nearly 10%, but long-term price trends have shown extended periods of low volatility. The last notable spike occurred in December 2024, when the price briefly reached $60 before retreating.
Looking Ahead
The halving mechanism continues to follow Dash’s programmed supply schedule. Whether this event will influence future activity on the network or investor interest is not yet clear. However, the technical reduction in rewards and slower issuance rate are now in place, consistent with the coin’s long-term monetary policy.
