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Many cite Stellar’s 2019 55B $XLM burn to pressure Pi Core Team: "even the parent dared, why won’t Pi burn to lift price?" But the full story is far more nuanced. In Nov 2019, Stellar Development Foundation burned 55B XLM, cutting total supply from 105B to 50B. Only 20B was in circulation; the rest sat unused in Foundation reserves. The goal was simple: recalculate actual 10‑year needs, then burn surplus from ineffective giveaway programs. ❌ Why this comparison is unfair 1. Different assets: Stellar burned unissued Foundation reserves, never touching user holdings. Pi proposals target already allocated community/team supply. 2. Different motives: Stellar cleaned up unused funds; $PI burn demands aim only for short‑term price gains. Pi Core Team rejects this, as fast price spikes would lock out developing‑world users violating its core accessibility principle. 3. No magic fix: After burning half its supply, XLM only rose ~15–21% briefly, then fell again. 🤜 Conclusion Stellar’s burn is often used as emotional leverage, not fair comparison. Fund structure, purpose, and real results all prove it is no guaranteed solution for Pi.