How long will it take for all bitcoins to be mined?

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• Dec 27, 2021 · 3 years ago
  Bitcoin mining is the process of adding transaction records to Bitcoin's public ledger, known as the blockchain. Miners use powerful computers to solve complex mathematical problems that validate and secure transactions. As a reward for their efforts, miners receive newly created bitcoins. The mining process is designed to become progressively more difficult as more miners join the network. Currently, the reward for mining a block is 6.25 bitcoins, and this reward is halved approximately every four years in an event known as the halving. Based on the current rate of block creation and the halving schedule, it is estimated that all 21 million bitcoins will be mined by the year 2140.
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• Dec 27, 2021 · 3 years ago
  Bitcoin mining is like a digital gold rush. Miners compete to solve mathematical puzzles and earn bitcoins as a reward. The more miners there are, the harder the puzzles become, making it more challenging to mine new bitcoins. At the current rate, it is estimated that all bitcoins will be mined by the year 2140. However, it's important to note that the rate of mining can be influenced by factors such as advancements in technology and changes in the bitcoin network.
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• Dec 27, 2021 · 3 years ago
  According to the Bitcoin protocol, the total supply of bitcoins is capped at 21 million. As of now, around 18.5 million bitcoins have been mined, leaving approximately 2.5 million bitcoins yet to be mined. The rate at which new bitcoins are created is halved approximately every four years, which means that the remaining bitcoins will be mined gradually over the next century. It is estimated that the last bitcoin will be mined around the year 2140. However, it's worth noting that the actual timeline may vary depending on various factors such as changes in mining technology and the overall demand for bitcoins.
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