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The 2024 halving

Bitcoin’s fourth subsidy halving occurred in April 2024, reducing the block subsidy from 6.25 BTC to 3.125 BTC.

Why it matters

Bitcoin’s fourth subsidy halving occurred in April 2024, reducing the block subsidy from 6.25 BTC to 3.125 BTC.

Key ideas

Primary and technical sources

Bitcoin Developer DocumentationBitcoin.orgBitcoin: A Peer-to-Peer Electronic Cash SystemSatoshi Nakamoto

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