Will Bitcoin Rely on Fees Alone After 2140?

real_rocket · 2017-07-14T20:53:00.000Z

We often chat about Bitcoin's 21 million cap, but what happens after 2140? The block subsidy will hit zero then, and miners will rely solely on transaction fees for income. That was part of Satoshi's plan, but is it really gonna work in practice? Can fees secu

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#21Jul 23, 2017, 01:58 AM

If Bitcoin is still around in 2140, then it’s either a massive success or it crashes. If it survives, fees shouldn’t be a problem. The drop happens gradually through halvings.

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