They aren't vulnerable in the same way, at least. With nearly every cryptocurrency (with exceptions like Dogecoin), new units of currency enter circulation in a

They aren't vulnerable in the same way, at least. With nearly every cryptocurrency (with exceptions like Dogecoin), new units of currency enter circulation in a predictable and ultimately, limited way. Vitalik can't conjure a million ethereum out of thin air tomorrow, but any government can spend a ton of money and attempt to cover their costs with newly printed currency. Basically, you're trusting the market to not debase your currency instead of a single issuer.