The Bitcoin (BTC) Halving Is Here, and With It a Giant Surge in Transaction Fees

In contrast to conventional, or fiat, currencies, whose worth has traditionally been eroded by inflation and authorities printing, bitcoin is designed to be non-inflationary with a most whole provide of 21 million BTC in circulation. With the halvings each 4 years, the tempo of latest issuance of bitcoins reduces over time till the final one is mined, possible someday in 2140.