Are there any limits on the number of bitcoins that can be mined?

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• May 06, 2022 · 3 years ago
  Yes, there is a limit on the number of bitcoins that can be mined. The maximum supply of bitcoins is capped at 21 million. This limit is built into the Bitcoin protocol and cannot be changed. As of now, around 18.5 million bitcoins have been mined, leaving approximately 2.5 million bitcoins left to be mined.
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• May 06, 2022 · 3 years ago
  Absolutely! Bitcoin has a finite supply, and the maximum number of bitcoins that can ever exist is 21 million. This scarcity is one of the reasons why bitcoin is often referred to as digital gold. Once all 21 million bitcoins have been mined, no more bitcoins will be created.
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• May 06, 2022 · 3 years ago
  Indeed, there is a limit on the number of bitcoins that can be mined. The total supply of bitcoins is capped at 21 million. This limit ensures that bitcoins remain scarce and valuable. Currently, around 18.5 million bitcoins have been mined, and the remaining supply is gradually being released through the mining process.
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• May 06, 2022 · 3 years ago
  Yes, there is a maximum limit on the number of bitcoins that can be mined. The total supply of bitcoins is fixed at 21 million. This limit is hardcoded into the Bitcoin protocol and cannot be altered. It's important to note that the rate of bitcoin mining decreases over time, making it more difficult to mine new bitcoins as the supply approaches its limit.
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• May 06, 2022 · 3 years ago
  BYDFi: Yes, there is a limit on the number of bitcoins that can be mined. The maximum supply of bitcoins is set at 21 million. This limit ensures scarcity and helps maintain the value of bitcoin. Currently, around 18.5 million bitcoins have been mined, leaving approximately 2.5 million bitcoins yet to be mined.
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