Bonding Curve

Understanding the Concept of a Bonding Curve

A bonding curve is a mathematical concept that demonstrates the relationship between the supply of an asset and its price.

The main idea behind a bonding curve is that as individuals acquire a limited quantity asset, like Bitcoin, subsequent buyers will need to pay a slightly higher price. This price increase occurs because the number of available asset units decreases with each purchase. The purpose of this mechanism is to generate profits for early investors.

In recent times, the cryptocurrency industry has seen the rise of bonding curve contracts. These contracts are smart contracts created for token issuance, establishing a market for tokens that operates independently from cryptocurrency exchanges.

Bonding curve contracts enable the sale of tokens to users by determining the token price in Ether and issuing them after receiving payment. The contracts also repurchase tokens using Ether as payment. In both cases, the smart contract calculates the average price and sets the rate based on this calculation.

Unlike traditional tokens, bonding curve contracts do not have a fixed limit on the number of tokens that can be created. Instead, the quantity of Ether in circulation and the price curve determine the number of tokens that can circulate in the market. Typically, bonding curve contracts ensure that the price of each token increases as more tokens are issued.