How many bitcoins can be mined in total?

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• Dec 18, 2021 · 3 years ago
  Sure! The total number of bitcoins that can 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 yet to be mined. The rate at which new bitcoins are created is halved approximately every four years through a process called halving. This ensures that the supply of bitcoins is limited and helps maintain its value.
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• Dec 18, 2021 · 3 years ago
  Well, the total number of bitcoins that can be mined is 21 million. It's like a finite resource, similar to gold. Once all 21 million bitcoins have been mined, no more new bitcoins can be created. Currently, around 18.5 million bitcoins have been mined, so there are still a few million left to be mined. The process of mining involves solving complex mathematical problems to validate transactions and add them to the blockchain. Miners are rewarded with newly minted bitcoins for their efforts.
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• Dec 18, 2021 · 3 years ago
  Ah, the total number of bitcoins that can be mined is 21 million. It's a fixed supply, which means there will never be more than 21 million bitcoins in existence. As of now, around 18.5 million bitcoins have been mined, leaving approximately 2.5 million yet to be mined. The rate at which new bitcoins are created is halved every four years, which means the remaining bitcoins will be mined at a slower pace. So, there's still a chance to get your hands on some bitcoins if you're interested!
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• Dec 18, 2021 · 3 years ago
  The total number of bitcoins that can be mined is 21 million. This limit is set by the Bitcoin protocol and cannot be changed. Currently, around 18.5 million bitcoins have been mined, leaving approximately 2.5 million yet to be mined. The process of mining involves using powerful computers to solve complex mathematical problems, and miners are rewarded with bitcoins for their work. It's important to note that the rate of bitcoin mining decreases over time, making it more difficult to mine new bitcoins as time goes on.
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• Dec 18, 2021 · 3 years ago
  The total number of bitcoins that can be mined is 21 million. This limit is set in the Bitcoin protocol and ensures that there will never be more than 21 million bitcoins in circulation. Currently, around 18.5 million bitcoins have been mined, leaving approximately 2.5 million yet to be mined. It's worth mentioning that the rate at which new bitcoins are created is halved every four years, which means that the remaining bitcoins will be mined at a slower pace. This scarcity is one of the factors that contribute to the value of bitcoin.
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