How does the generation of bitcoin contribute to the overall supply?

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• Feb 18, 2022 · 3 years ago
  The generation of bitcoin is a fundamental aspect of its overall supply. Miners, who participate in the mining process, play a crucial role in adding new bitcoins to the circulating supply. Through solving complex mathematical problems, miners validate transactions and secure the network. As a reward for their efforts, they receive newly minted bitcoins. This process not only incentivizes miners to contribute to the network's security but also ensures a steady increase in the overall supply of bitcoin. The rate at which new bitcoins are generated is influenced by factors such as the total computational power of the network, the difficulty of the mathematical problems, and the mining reward. These factors work together to maintain the integrity and scarcity of bitcoin as a digital asset.
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