What factors determine the date of the last bitcoin halving?

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• Jan 14, 2022 · 3 years ago
  The date of the last bitcoin halving is determined by the block height in the blockchain. The halving occurs every 210,000 blocks, which is approximately every four years. The block height is a measure of the number of blocks added to the blockchain since its inception. As miners add new blocks to the blockchain, the block height increases, and when it reaches a multiple of 210,000, the halving takes place. The exact date of the halving is not known in advance because it depends on the speed at which new blocks are added to the blockchain. The halving is an important event in the bitcoin ecosystem as it reduces the rate at which new bitcoins are created. This scarcity can drive up the price of bitcoin and has historically been associated with significant price increases. The halving is closely monitored by the cryptocurrency community and is considered a key factor in bitcoin's long-term value.
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