Are there any limitations on the maximum number of bitcoins that can exist?

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• Shruti RanaDec 29, 2021 · 4 years ago
  Yes, there is a maximum limit to the number of bitcoins that can be created. The total supply of bitcoins is capped at 21 million. This limit was built into the Bitcoin protocol by its creator, Satoshi Nakamoto, as a way to ensure scarcity and prevent inflation. As of now, around 18.5 million bitcoins have been mined, and the remaining bitcoins will be gradually released through the mining process until the cap is reached. Once the cap is reached, no new bitcoins will be created.
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• Terrell BartonJan 30, 2022 · 4 years ago
  Absolutely! Bitcoin has a maximum supply of 21 million coins. This limit was put in place to maintain the value and scarcity of the cryptocurrency. Currently, around 18.5 million bitcoins have been mined, leaving approximately 2.5 million yet to be mined. The rate at which new bitcoins are created is halved approximately every four years through a process called halving. This ensures that the supply of bitcoins is gradually released and controlled.
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• Edison Ramos DeguzmanDec 10, 2024 · 8 months ago
  Indeed, there is a maximum limit on the number of bitcoins that can exist. The cap is set at 21 million bitcoins, and this limit is hardcoded into the Bitcoin protocol. Currently, around 18.5 million bitcoins have been mined, leaving approximately 2.5 million yet to be mined. The mining process involves solving complex mathematical problems, and as more bitcoins are mined, the difficulty of these problems increases. This ensures that the rate of bitcoin creation slows down over time, eventually reaching the maximum limit of 21 million.
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