How many bitcoins are there in existence?

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• Dec 18, 2021 · 3 years ago
  Sure! As of now, there are approximately 18.7 million bitcoins in existence. This number is constantly changing as new bitcoins are mined and others are lost or destroyed. The total supply of bitcoins is capped at 21 million, which means that there will never be more than 21 million bitcoins in existence. This scarcity is one of the factors that contributes to the value of bitcoin.
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• Dec 18, 2021 · 3 years ago
  Well, the exact number of bitcoins in existence is always changing, but as of today, there are around 18.7 million bitcoins. It's important to note that the total supply of bitcoins is limited to 21 million, and this limit is built into the Bitcoin protocol. This means that once all 21 million bitcoins have been mined, no new bitcoins will be created. The limited supply is one of the reasons why bitcoin is often referred to as 'digital gold'.
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• Dec 18, 2021 · 3 years ago
  According to the latest data, there are currently about 18.7 million bitcoins in existence. However, it's worth mentioning that this number is not fixed and is constantly changing. New bitcoins are created through a process called mining, where powerful computers solve complex mathematical problems. Once all 21 million bitcoins have been mined, which is expected to happen in the year 2140, no new bitcoins will be created. This limited supply is one of the key features that distinguishes bitcoin from traditional currencies.
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