What Happens When Bitcoin Reaches 21 Million Supply?
The Block·
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Bitcoin's maximum supply of 21 million coins is a limit written into the network's code by Satoshi Nakamoto, ensuring no new coins will be created once all are mined. The network is expected to continue operating as usual, with miners shifting focus to transaction fees, keeping the ecosystem active and secure, maintaining the integrity of the decentralized system.
Bitcoin has a maximum supply of 21 million coins, a limit written into the network’s code by its creator, Satoshi Nakamoto. Once all 21 million bitcoin have been mined, no new bitcoin will ever be created. Regardless, the network is expected to keep operating much the same as it does today. Instead of mining newly […]