Bitcoin issuance
New bitcoin enter circulation through the block subsidy paid to miners, according to a predetermined schedule.
Why it matters
New bitcoin enter circulation through the block subsidy paid to miners, according to a predetermined schedule.
Key ideas
- New bitcoin enter circulation through the block subsidy paid to miners, according to a predetermined schedule.
- This topic belongs to California Bitcoin’s money knowledge layer.
- Use primary and technical sources where possible, and distinguish protocol facts from market narratives.
Primary and technical sources
Bitcoin Developer DocumentationBitcoin.orgBitcoin: A Peer-to-Peer Electronic Cash SystemSatoshi Nakamoto