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Redenomination

Economics

The process of adjusting token denominations without changing total value. SORA redenominated XOR in 2020 to improve usability and align token supply with long-term monetary policy.

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Definition

Redenomination changes the nominal unit of account by splitting or combining circulating supply while preserving proportional ownership. SORA implemented a 1:100 XOR redenomination coordinated through on-chain governance to simplify pricing, rebalance treasury reserves, and prepare for the token bonding curve monetary system.

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