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When will bitcoin be minted?
When will bitcoin be minted?
BlockchainVisionary
Wed Jul 17 2024
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Cryptocurrency enthusiasts often pose the question: "When will Bitcoin be minted?" This inquiry hints at a misunderstanding of the nature of bitcoin, a decentralized digital currency that operates on a blockchain network. Unlike traditional currencies minted by central banks, bitcoin is not physically produced or printed. Instead, it is generated through a process called mining, where specialized computers solve complex mathematical problems to validate transactions on the blockchain and are rewarded with bitcoin as compensation. The rate of bitcoin generation is predetermined and gradually decreases over time, with the total supply capped at 21 million coins. Therefore, the answer to "When will bitcoin be minted?" is that it is already being "minted" through the mining process, but at a decreasing rate as more coins are produced.
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Chiara
Fri Jul 19 2024
It is anticipated, based on current projections, that the ultimate bitcoin will not be mined until approximately 2140.
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KatanaBlade
Fri Jul 19 2024
The process of mining new bitcoin is designed to decelerate over time.
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Michele
Fri Jul 19 2024
Initially, the rate of bitcoin mining was faster, but it gradually diminishes.
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HanRiverVision
Fri Jul 19 2024
Specifically, the reward for mining each block of bitcoin – a task completed every 10 minutes – is subject to a reduction.
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Andrea
Thu Jul 18 2024
This reduction occurs every 210,000 blocks, which translates to approximately once every four years.
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