Are there any plans to increase the supply of Bitcoin in the future?

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• eunsoo LeeMay 08, 2021 · 5 years ago
  As of now, there are no plans to increase the supply of Bitcoin in the future. The total supply of Bitcoin is fixed at 21 million coins, and this limit is hardcoded into the Bitcoin protocol. The scarcity of Bitcoin is one of its key features, and increasing the supply would go against this principle. Therefore, it is highly unlikely that the supply of Bitcoin will be increased in the future.
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• Dmitry NasenkovJul 16, 2022 · 3 years ago
  Nope, sorry! Bitcoin's supply is set in stone. There will only ever be 21 million Bitcoins in existence. This limited supply is one of the reasons why Bitcoin is considered valuable. So, don't hold your breath for any plans to increase the supply.
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• Celina SinghMar 19, 2024 · 2 years ago
  According to BYDFi, a leading cryptocurrency exchange, there are currently no plans to increase the supply of Bitcoin. The fixed supply of 21 million coins is a fundamental aspect of Bitcoin's design and contributes to its scarcity and value. Any changes to the supply would require a consensus among the Bitcoin community, which seems highly unlikely at this point. Therefore, it is safe to say that the supply of Bitcoin will remain unchanged in the foreseeable future.
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