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How long does bitcoin halving last?
How long does bitcoin halving last?
emma_grayson_journalist
Sun Sep 08 2024
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I'm curious to know, how long does the Bitcoin halving process actually last? Does it happen instantaneously, or is there a gradual decrease in the block reward over a period of time? And what impact does this event have on the overall supply and demand dynamics of bitcoin? Understanding the duration and implications of the halving process is crucial for anyone interested in the cryptocurrency market.
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CryptoProphet
Tue Sep 10 2024
Blocks of transactions, known as 'blocks', are added to the Bitcoin blockchain approximately every 10 minutes.
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ethan_harrison_chef
Tue Sep 10 2024
With each new block, a set amount of Bitcoin is mined as a reward to miners who contribute computational power to the network.
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EchoPulse
Tue Sep 10 2024
However, this reward is not static and undergoes a process known as 'halving' every 210,000 blocks.
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KpopStarletShineBrightness
Tue Sep 10 2024
The halving reduces the reward by 50%, effectively slowing down the rate of new Bitcoin entering the market.
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SumoStrength
Tue Sep 10 2024
Bitcoin's halving mechanism is a fundamental aspect of its monetary policy, designed to control the rate of new coin issuance.
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