Is there a limit to the number of bitcoins that can be created?
sammyJan 11, 2022 · 3 years ago3 answers
Is there a maximum number of bitcoins that can ever exist?
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- Jan 11, 2022 · 3 years agoYes, there is a limit to the number of bitcoins that can be created. The maximum supply of bitcoins is 21 million. This limit is built into the Bitcoin protocol and cannot be changed. As more bitcoins are mined, the rate at which new bitcoins are created decreases over time. This ensures that the supply of bitcoins remains scarce and prevents inflation.
- Jan 11, 2022 · 3 years agoAbsolutely! The total number of bitcoins that can ever exist is capped at 21 million. This limit was set by the creator of Bitcoin, Satoshi Nakamoto, to ensure that the currency remains deflationary and maintains its value over time. Currently, around 18.5 million bitcoins have been mined, and the remaining bitcoins will be gradually released through the mining process until the cap is reached.
- Jan 11, 2022 · 3 years agoYes, there is a limit to the number of bitcoins that can be created. The maximum supply of bitcoins is 21 million, and this limit is expected to be reached by the year 2140. Once all the bitcoins have been mined, no new bitcoins will be created. This scarcity is one of the factors that contribute to the value of bitcoin as a digital asset.
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