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What is the remaining amount of Bitcoin that can be mined?

avatarSong StorgaardDec 17, 2021 · 3 years ago3 answers

Can you tell me how much Bitcoin is left to be mined? I'm curious about the total supply of Bitcoin and how much is still available for mining.

What is the remaining amount of Bitcoin that can be mined?

3 answers

  • avatarDec 17, 2021 · 3 years ago
    Sure! As of now, there are approximately 2.6 million Bitcoins left to be mined out of the total supply of 21 million. This means that around 12.38% of the total Bitcoin supply is yet to be mined. The mining process involves solving complex mathematical problems to validate transactions and add them to the blockchain. As more Bitcoins are mined, the difficulty of these problems increases, making it harder and more resource-intensive to mine new coins. It is estimated that the last Bitcoin will be mined around the year 2140, as the mining reward is halved every four years through a process called halving.
  • avatarDec 17, 2021 · 3 years ago
    Well, there's still a good amount of Bitcoin left to be mined. Currently, around 18.62% of the total supply has been mined, leaving approximately 2.6 million Bitcoins to be discovered. The mining process is crucial for maintaining the security and integrity of the Bitcoin network. Miners use powerful computers to solve complex mathematical problems, and in return, they are rewarded with newly minted Bitcoins. However, as time goes on, the mining difficulty increases, making it more challenging to mine new coins. This ensures that the rate of Bitcoin creation remains relatively stable over time.
  • avatarDec 17, 2021 · 3 years ago
    According to my knowledge, there are still about 2.6 million Bitcoins waiting to be mined. This represents roughly 12.38% of the total supply of 21 million Bitcoins. The mining process is an essential part of the Bitcoin network, as it verifies transactions and secures the network from potential attacks. Miners compete to solve complex mathematical problems, and the first one to find a solution is rewarded with newly created Bitcoins. However, as more Bitcoins are mined, the rewards decrease over time due to the halving mechanism. This means that the rate at which new Bitcoins are created will continue to decrease until the last Bitcoin is mined in the year 2140.