When can we expect bitcoin mining to cease?

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• Kloster RowlandDec 25, 2022 · 3 years ago
  As an expert in the field, I can say that it is difficult to provide an exact date for when bitcoin mining will cease. However, based on the current trends and the halving events that occur approximately every four years, it is estimated that the last bitcoin will be mined around the year 2140. This is due to the decreasing block rewards and the finite supply of 21 million bitcoins. So, we still have a long way to go before mining comes to an end.
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• tuanh123Mar 28, 2021 · 4 years ago
  Well, it's hard to say for sure when bitcoin mining will stop. But let me tell you this, it's not happening anytime soon. With the increasing popularity and adoption of bitcoin, the demand for mining will continue to grow. Miners play a crucial role in securing the network and verifying transactions. So, as long as there are transactions to be processed and rewards to be earned, bitcoin mining will keep going strong.
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• Crockett WorkmanJun 07, 2023 · 2 years ago
  According to a recent report, it is predicted that the last bitcoin will be mined in the year 2140. This estimation is based on the current mining difficulty and the block reward halving events that occur every four years. As we approach the year 2140, the block rewards will become increasingly smaller, making mining less profitable. However, it's important to note that even after all the bitcoins have been mined, miners will still be incentivized through transaction fees. So, while the mining rewards may cease, mining itself will likely continue to exist in some form.
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