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How often does bitcoin halve?

The Bitcoin block reward halves every 210,000 blocks or approximately every 4 years. This regular reduction in Bitcoin's inflation rate is called the "halving" The first halving sliced off the first 50% of the Bitcoin mining reward – from 50 to 25 Bitcoins per block. Back then, the impact of the halving was still not priced in.

What happens during a bitcoin halving?

During a halving, the number of bitcoins that enter circulation roughly every 10 minutes, known as block rewards, is reduced by half. For instance, in May 2020, the block reward dropped from 12.5 to 6.25 BTC, marking the third halving in Bitcoin's history. The fourth halving in 2024 saw block rewards drop to 3.125 BTC.

What happens if bitcoin halving in 2024?

The fourth halving in 2024 saw block rewards drop to 3.125 BTC. The 2028 halving will see them reduced even further, to 1.5625 BTC. The halving mechanism was integrated into Bitcoin's protocol by its pseudonymous creator, Satoshi Nakamoto, to control the supply of bitcoins.

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