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Proposal for permanent Bitcoin issuance reignites debate over 21 million supply cap

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16 Aug 2026
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Proposal for permanent Bitcoin issuance reignites debate over 21 million supply cap

Bitcoin developer Peter Todd proposed a permanent "tail emissions" system to provide miners with a steady stream of new bitcoins after the block subsidy ends around 2140. This idea has sparked strong backlash from the Bitcoin community, which views the 21 million coin supply cap as fundamental to Bitcoin's value and security. Critics argue that permanent issuance undermines Bitcoin's scarcity and resembles inflation, while supporters say it could stabilize miner incentives as transaction fees alone may not suffice. The debate highlights the tension between maintaining Bitcoin's fixed supply and ensuring network security in the long term, with no immediate changes expected as any protocol alteration requires broad consensus.

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