Dilution Risk
Dilution risk is the potential for an investor's percentage ownership of a network or token supply to decrease as new tokens are minted and introduced into circulation. This risk is inherent in inflationary token models where new supply is constantly created to reward network participants.
If an investor does not actively participate in the network ⎊ such as by staking their tokens to earn rewards ⎊ their relative stake will be diluted by the newly minted supply. Dilution risk is a critical factor for long-term holders to consider when evaluating the attractiveness of a token.
It highlights the importance of understanding the emission schedule and participating in yield-generating activities if available. Mitigating dilution risk often requires active engagement with the protocol's incentive mechanisms.