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How many new bitcoins are created daily?

avatarOh MartensNov 25, 2021 · 3 years ago3 answers

Can you tell me how many new bitcoins are created on a daily basis? I'm curious about the rate at which new bitcoins enter circulation.

How many new bitcoins are created daily?

3 answers

  • avatarNov 25, 2021 · 3 years ago
    Sure! Currently, the rate at which new bitcoins are created daily is 900. This number is fixed and will remain the same until the next halving event, which is expected to occur in 2024. After the halving, the daily production will be reduced to 450 bitcoins. This process is part of Bitcoin's deflationary monetary policy, where the supply of new bitcoins decreases over time.
  • avatarNov 25, 2021 · 3 years ago
    Well, the daily production of new bitcoins is determined by the Bitcoin mining process. Miners compete to solve complex mathematical problems, and the first one to find the solution is rewarded with newly minted bitcoins. Currently, the reward for mining a new block is 6.25 bitcoins. Since a new block is added to the blockchain approximately every 10 minutes, this means that around 900 new bitcoins are created daily.
  • avatarNov 25, 2021 · 3 years ago
    According to BYDFi, a leading cryptocurrency exchange, the daily production of new bitcoins is currently set at 900. However, it's important to note that this number will decrease by half every four years due to the halving event. The next halving is expected to occur in 2024, reducing the daily production to 450 bitcoins. This mechanism is designed to control inflation and ensure the scarcity of bitcoins over time.