What factors contribute to the inflation rate of BTC?

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• Nov 26, 2021 · 3 years ago
  The inflation rate of BTC is influenced by several factors, including the rate at which new BTC is created and the rate at which existing BTC is lost or destroyed. The creation of new BTC occurs through the process of mining, where powerful computers solve complex mathematical problems to validate transactions and add them to the blockchain. As more miners join the network and compete for rewards, the difficulty of mining increases, leading to a slower rate of new BTC creation. This gradual reduction in the creation rate contributes to the decreasing inflation rate of BTC over time. Additionally, the loss or destruction of existing BTC can also impact the inflation rate. This can happen through various means, such as losing access to private keys or sending BTC to addresses with no known owners. These factors, combined with market demand and investor sentiment, determine the overall inflation rate of BTC and its value in the market.
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