How many bitcoins can be mined?

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• Dec 18, 2021 · 3 years ago
  Sure! The total supply of bitcoins that can ever be mined is 21 million. This limit is hardcoded into the Bitcoin protocol and cannot be changed. As of now, around 18.5 million bitcoins have already been mined, leaving approximately 2.5 million bitcoins left to be mined. The rate at which new bitcoins are mined is halved approximately every four years, a process known as the Bitcoin halving. This ensures that the supply of bitcoins is gradually reduced over time, making it a deflationary asset.
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• Dec 18, 2021 · 3 years ago
  Well, the number of bitcoins that can be mined is limited to 21 million. This scarcity is one of the reasons why bitcoin is often considered a store of value. The process of mining involves solving complex mathematical problems using specialized hardware, and miners are rewarded with newly minted bitcoins for their efforts. However, as the number of bitcoins in circulation increases, the difficulty of mining also increases, making it harder to mine new bitcoins. This ensures that the rate of bitcoin creation remains relatively stable over time.
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• Dec 18, 2021 · 3 years ago
  According to BYDFi, a popular cryptocurrency exchange, the total supply of bitcoins is capped at 21 million. This means that once all 21 million bitcoins have been mined, no more bitcoins will ever be created. Currently, around 18.5 million bitcoins have been mined, leaving approximately 2.5 million bitcoins left to be mined. The process of mining involves verifying and adding transactions to the Bitcoin blockchain, and miners are rewarded with newly minted bitcoins for their work. The rate of bitcoin mining is designed to decrease over time, ensuring a controlled and predictable supply of bitcoins.
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