Are there any limitations on the creation of new bitcoin?

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• Dec 19, 2021 · 3 years ago
  The creation of new bitcoin is limited by the design of the Bitcoin protocol. According to the protocol, there will only ever be 21 million bitcoins in existence. This limit ensures scarcity and helps maintain the value of bitcoin. As of now, around 18.5 million bitcoins have been mined, and the remaining bitcoins will be gradually released through the process of mining until the year 2140.
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• Dec 19, 2021 · 3 years ago
  No, there are no limitations on the creation of new bitcoin. Bitcoin is created through a process called mining, where powerful computers solve complex mathematical problems to validate transactions and add them to the blockchain. Miners are rewarded with newly created bitcoins for their efforts. However, the rate of bitcoin creation is predetermined and decreases over time. This ensures that the supply of bitcoin is limited and prevents inflation.
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• Dec 19, 2021 · 3 years ago
  Yes, there are limitations on the creation of new bitcoin. The Bitcoin protocol has a built-in mechanism called the halving, which occurs approximately every four years. During the halving, the number of new bitcoins created per block is cut in half. This reduction in the rate of bitcoin creation helps control the supply and prevent inflation. The most recent halving occurred in May 2020, and the next one is expected to happen in 2024. This gradual reduction in the creation of new bitcoins ensures a controlled and predictable supply.
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