Dogecoin Inflation Rate Declines as Fixed 5 Billion DOGE Are Minted Every Year

On Feb. 12, 2026, the official Dogecoin X account highlighted that 5 billion DOGE are issued each year, contributing to a falling inflation rate over time. Dogecoin’s developers say this fixed annual supply compensates miners, helps secure the network and supports its use as a spending-focused currency rather than a hoarded asset.