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How much is the max Bitcoin?
How much is the max Bitcoin?
CosmicDream
Tue Dec 24 2024
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I want to know the maximum amount of Bitcoin that can exist. Is there a limit to the number of Bitcoins that can be mined or is the supply potentially infinite?
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SsangyongSpiritedStrength
Thu Dec 26 2024
Once the Bitcoin supply reaches its upper limit, no additional Bitcoins will be generated.
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Michele
Thu Dec 26 2024
This limit is hardcoded into the Bitcoin protocol and serves as a deflationary mechanism.
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ShintoSpirit
Thu Dec 26 2024
Despite this cap, it is unlikely that the total number of Bitcoins issued will ever reach 21 million.
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TeaCeremony
Thu Dec 26 2024
This is due to the use of rounding operators within the Bitcoin codebase.
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Stefano
Thu Dec 26 2024
These rounding operators ensure that the total supply remains as close to 21 million as possible.
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