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Why is the supply of Bitcoin limited to 21 million?
Why is the supply of Bitcoin limited to 21 million?
The supply of Bitcoin is limited to 21 million to increase the value of each individual Bitcoin, adhere to the law of supply and demand, and avoid the risk of inflation.
What happens when all 21 million bitcoins have been mined?
What happens when all 21 million bitcoins have been mined?
When all 21 million bitcoins have been mined, no more bitcoins can be created, and the supply of Bitcoin will be fixed at 21 million. The value of Bitcoin will then be determined entirely by supply and demand.
How will Bitcoin miners be compensated when all 21 million bitcoins have been mined?
How will Bitcoin miners be compensated when all 21 million bitcoins have been mined?
When all 21 million bitcoins have been mined, Bitcoin miners will most likely be compensated with transaction processing fees, as no new bitcoins can be created.
How are Bitcoin miners expected to be affected by Bitcoin reaching its upper supply limit?
How are Bitcoin miners expected to be affected by Bitcoin reaching its upper supply limit?
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What determines the value of Bitcoin when its supply reaches 21 million?
What determines the value of Bitcoin when its supply reaches 21 million?
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