There are two ways to measure inflation in America right now, and they produce very different answers. The Bureau of Labor Statistics says prices are running at 3.5% year-over-year as of June 2026. Truflation, the decentralized data platform that pulls from tens of millions of real-time price points, says 2.11%.

What Truflation actually measures, and why it differs

The platform aggregates between 13 million and 35 million data points from 30 to over 70 data providers, updating its index daily. Its TruCPI-US reading of 2.11% was recorded on July 27, 2026, with a marginal daily uptick of just +0.01%.

The methodological gap between the two systems is wide. The BLS uses a fixed basket of goods with weightings that are adjusted on a longer cycle. Truflation updated its annual CPI weightings for the US, Argentina, and UK indices in 2026, reflecting current consumer spending patterns more dynamically.

Historically, Truflation’s readings have tended to lead official BLS releases by approximately 41 to 45 days. Truflation’s readings have also consistently come in lower than official statistics.

The crypto angle: inflation data as a DeFi product

Truflation was founded in 2021 by CEO Stefan Rust, with backing from Coinbase Ventures among others. The TRUF token, launched in 2024 and tradable on exchanges including KuCoin and Bitstamp, powers the network’s core functions: governance, staking, and network fees. The more recent development of TRUF.Network adds a layer of infrastructure that supports enhanced data distribution and prediction markets.

A security breach in 2024 resulted in losses of approximately $5 million, as reported by blockchain analyst ZachXBT.