Blockchain IQ

Smarter research for the on-chain economy.

← Glossary

Tokens, Supply & Launches

Hard Cap

Also: Max Supply

A fixed, permanent limit on how many tokens can ever exist, such as Bitcoin's 21 million. In an ICO or sale, it also means the maximum amount the project will raise.

Related terms

In the blog

More in Tokens, Supply & Launches

General education, not investment, legal or tax advice. Markets and regulation change quickly: where a definition depends on current law or on a recent event, check the latest coverage before relying on it.

Get updates from Blockchain IQ.

New research, notable moves, and what we’re watching. No more than a few emails a month, and nothing else — we don’t sell or share your address.

We’ll only use it to send you these updates. Unsubscribe any time; see our privacy policy.