Almost half a million TerraClassicUSD USTC has been burned in the first 18 days of January, highlighting consistent on chain activity across the Terra Classic network.
Based on available data, a total of 462,581 USTC was permanently removed from circulation between January 1 and January 18. While daily burn numbers varied, the overall trend shows steady participation from users interacting with the network through transfers, swaps, and other on chain actions.
The highest daily burn occurred on January 10, when more than 115,000 USTC was burned in a single day. Other notable days include January 2 and January 9, each contributing significant burn amounts. These spikes often reflect increased network usage during periods of higher transaction volume.
USTC burns are directly tied to on chain activity. Every transaction contributes incrementally to reducing the total supply, making sustained usage a key factor in long term recovery efforts. Although the total burned amount remains modest compared to the overall supply, consistent burns demonstrate that the mechanism is actively working as designed.
As the month progresses, continued network engagement will be crucial to maintaining or increasing the burn rate. Growth in decentralized applications, trading activity, and user participation remains the most effective way to accelerate USTC supply reduction.
USTC Daily Burn Data January 2026
| Date | USTC Burned |
|---|---|
| January 1 | 33,407 |
| January 2 | 93,158 |
| January 3 | 15,065 |
| January 4 | 7,253 |
| January 5 | 15,637 |
| January 6 | 7,618 |
| January 7 | 9,758 |
| January 8 | 33,196 |
| January 9 | 58,758 |
| January 10 | 115,023 |
| January 11 | 8,474 |
| January 12 | 7,387 |
| January 13 | 18,707 |
| January 14 | 6,542 |
| January 15 | 9,397 |
| January 16 | 9,043 |
| January 17 | 8,298 |
| January 18 | 5,860 |
| Total | 462,581 |
