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Halvings and Supply Schedule

Bitcoin issuance halves every 210,000 blocks, slowing supply growth over time.

TLDR

  • Halvings reduce the block subsidy by 50 percent.
  • The schedule is deterministic and predictable.
  • Supply scarcity increases over time.
  • Historically, halvings drive awareness and demand.

What halves

The reward miners earn for each block halves roughly every four years.

Why it matters

A shrinking issuance rate keeps supply growth low and transparent for long-term holders.

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