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Bitcoin's Final Satoshi Mining to Consume 22nd Century Energy

Coin WorldSaturday, Apr 26, 2025 5:12 pm ET
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Bitcoin analyst and advocate Luke Broyles has predicted that the journey to mining the final Satoshi, the smallest unit of Bitcoin, will be an unprecedented event in digital history. According to Broyles, the energy required to mine the last Bitcoin will surpass the combined energy used to mine the first 20 million BTC. He forecasts that producing the final Bitcoin could consume energy over the entire first third of the 22nd century. Broyles suggests that the final Satoshi will demand infinite energy to create, whether this is meant figuratively remains unknown. He believes that Bitcoin’s model of digital scarcity is designed to blow out to infinite difficulty to create an endpoint few would understand.

Bitcoin’s supply is capped at 21 million coins. Of this total, 19.85 million have already been mined, leaving approximately 1.15 million remaining. Due to the halving events that occur approximately every four years, the mining process will slow down over time. The most recent halving event reduced the Bitcoin mining reward to 3.125 BTC, and the next halving will reduce it to 1.5625 BTC. The last Bitcoin is predicted to be produced and released into circulation by the end of the year 2140. After mining is completed, no new Bitcoins will be released into the market. Miners will then use transaction fees to validate transactions and maintain the blockchain.

According to the analyst's forecast, the "Final Satoshi" will be mined around the year 2140, given the current rate of mining and the halving events. These halving events reduce the reward for mining new blocks, further emphasizing the scarcity of Bitcoin. As the supply of new Bitcoins diminishes, the focus will shift towards the existing supply, potentially leading to a more stable and valuable asset. However, the endgame for Bitcoin is not without its challenges. The cryptocurrency's future will depend on various factors, including regulatory developments, technological advancements, and market sentiment. The integration of blockchain technology into traditional financial systems could also play a crucial role in shaping Bitcoin's endgame. This hybrid model, combining traditional finance with blockchain, could enhance cross-border payments, asset tokenization, and settlement processes, potentially benefiting Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies.

In conclusion, the prediction of Bitcoin's endgame highlights the unique characteristics of the cryptocurrency, particularly its finite supply and the concept of the "Final Satoshi." While the future of Bitcoin remains uncertain, the endgame scenario presents an intriguing possibility for the cryptocurrency's evolution and value proposition. As the mining process continues and the supply of new Bitcoins diminishes, the focus will shift towards the existing supply, potentially leading to a more stable and valuable asset. However, the actual outcome will depend on various factors, including regulatory developments, technological advancements, and market sentiment.

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HJForsythe
04/26
Energy consumption = 🚀 to new ATHs. hodl
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Evening_Struggle_333
04/26
@HJForsythe How long you planning to hodl? Thinking long-term or just riding the wave?
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Mojojojo3030
04/26
What happens when the last Satoshi is mined? 🤔 Infinite difficulty could mean infinite hype.
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highrollerr90
04/26
@Mojojojo3030 When last Satoshi's mined, idk, maybe moon?
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floorborgmic
04/27
@Mojojojo3030 Infinite hype? Could be, but also maybe just a fad.
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Ubarjarl
04/26
By 2140, Bitcoin mining will be like searching for needles in a digital haystack. The scarcity will be wild.
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FluidMarzipan1444
04/26
The final Satoshi mining is like the Bitcoin equivalent of a cosmic event. Mind boggling energy consumption!
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Dry_Entertainer_6727
04/26
Regulatory vibes could either make or break Bitcoin's endgame. Fingers crossed for a bullish scenario 🤞.
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InjuryIll2998
04/26
Last Satoshi = ultimate FOMO trigger. Prepare
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Sensitive_Chapter226
04/26
22nd century energy for a digital coin? Wild.
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abdul10000
04/26
OMG!Those $BTC whale-sized options block were screaming danger! � Closed positions just in time profiting more than $344
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