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Michael Saylor, the outspoken Bitcoin enthusiast and cofounder of MicroStrategy (now Strategy), is back with a reminder the crypto world doesn’t ignore easily. In a rare post without his usual AI art, Saylor pointed to Bitcoin’s fixed supply of 21 million coins – a sharp contrast to the “infinite” money-printing of the U

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What If It Did Change?

The consequences would be dramatic. Trust in Bitcoin would collapse, investors would panic, and a hard fork would be almost guaranteed. Developers, miners, and node operators have little reason to support a change that weakens their holdings.

Even if large players like BlackRock or Strategy backed such a move, adoption would still depend on community consensus. And history shows forks rarely overtake Bitcoin itself.

Scarcity Is Here to Stay

Yes, Bitcoin is code, and code can be rewritten. But Bitcoin’s community treats the 21 million cap as sacred.

As Andreas Antonopoulos once said: “Bitcoin is not just a currency; it’s a movement. It’s about taking control of your own financial destiny.”

That promise of scarcity and the trust it builds is why Bitcoin remains the top crypto asset today.



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FAQs

How many Bitcoin have been mined so far?

Around 19.9 million BTC are mined, leaving just over 1 million yet to come.

When will the last Bitcoin be mined?

The final Bitcoin is expected to be mined on August 17, 2104.

What happens if Bitcoin’s supply cap changes?

Trust would collapse, panic would follow, and a chain-splitting fork likely.