Could you elaborate on the current prognosis for when the final Bitcoin will be mined? Given the halving schedule and the current rate of mining, do experts predict a specific year for this milestone? How does the network's difficulty adjustment algorithm impact this timeline? Are there any external factors, such as technological advancements or changes in mining profitability, that could accelerate or decelerate this process? What are the potential implications for the Bitcoin economy and the
cryptocurrency market landscape once the last Bitcoin is mined?
5 answers
Paolo
Mon Jul 22 2024
Miners will no longer receive block rewards for verifying transactions on the blockchain.
EclipseChaser
Mon Jul 22 2024
Instead, they will earn transaction fees from users who utilize the network for their financial transactions.
CosmicDreamWhisper
Mon Jul 22 2024
This transition is anticipated to occur around the year 2140, when the last block reward will be issued.
CherryBlossomDance
Mon Jul 22 2024
Once all bitcoins have been mined, the incentive structure for miners will undergo a significant shift.
Dario
Mon Jul 22 2024
Until then, miners will continue to earn rewards for their computational efforts in securing the network and validating transactions.