What is the expected year for the completion of bitcoin mining?

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• Nils RedinDec 29, 2023 · 2 years ago
  According to the original design of Bitcoin, the expected year for the completion of bitcoin mining is 2140. This is because the total supply of bitcoins is capped at 21 million, and the mining process gradually becomes more difficult over time. As we approach 2140, the reward for mining new bitcoins will become negligible, and the majority of bitcoins will have already been mined. After that, miners will rely on transaction fees to sustain the network.
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• Thales P. ScarpatoJul 29, 2022 · 3 years ago
  Well, let me break it down for you. Bitcoin mining is expected to be completed in the year 2140. This is because the Bitcoin protocol has a built-in mechanism that reduces the mining reward over time. As more bitcoins are mined, the difficulty of mining increases, making it harder to mine new coins. By 2140, all 21 million bitcoins will have been mined, and the mining process will no longer generate new bitcoins. Miners will then rely on transaction fees to secure the network.
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• Elyse GrubbNov 23, 2020 · 5 years ago
  As an expert in the field, I can confirm that the expected year for the completion of bitcoin mining is indeed 2140. This is based on the Bitcoin protocol, which sets a limit of 21 million bitcoins. The mining process is designed to gradually decrease the mining reward, and by 2140, all bitcoins will have been mined. It's important to note that this is just a projection based on the current protocol, and any changes to the protocol could potentially alter this timeline.
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