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From: Radha <86818441+DrW3RK@users.noreply.github.com>
Date: Fri, 15 Sep 2023 11:38:55 +0200
Subject: [PATCH] Total, Active and Inactive Issuance
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slug: ../learn-DOT
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+import RPC from "./../../components/RPC-Connection";
+
## What is DOT?
DOT is the native token of the Polkadot network in a similar way that BTC is the native token of
@@ -115,6 +117,43 @@ the future).
approximately 14’400 blocks per day, and you can see what the latest block is shown on the
[Explorer](https://polkadot.js.org/apps/?rpc=wss%3A%2F%2Frpc.polkadot.io#/explorer) page.
+### Token Issuance
+
+#### Total Issuance
+
+It is the total number of token units in existence on the network.
+
+:::info On-chain data for reference
+
+The total issuance is
+{{ polkadot: . :polkadot }}
+{{ kusama: . :kusama }} in the era
+{{ polkadot: . :polkadot }}
+{{ kusama: . :kusama }}
+
+:::
+
+#### Inactive Issuance
+
+It is the total units of outstanding deactivated balance on the network that cannot be used for participation in governance.
+This comprises tokens locked away in crowdloans and nomination pools.
+
+:::info On-chain data for reference
+
+The inactive issuance is
+{{ polkadot: . :polkadot }}
+{{ kusama: . :kusama }} in the era
+{{ polkadot: . :polkadot }}
+{{ kusama: . :kusama }}
+
+:::
+
+#### Active Issuance
+
+Active issuance = Total issuance - Inactive issuance
+
+All the tokens under active issuance are can be used to participate in the governance on-chain.
+
## Obtaining Testnet Tokens
DOT are required to make transactions on the Polkadot network. Tokens on Polkadot's Testnets like