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		xvector on Feb 23, 2021 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: I heat my home by mining crypto currencies In other words, when the last Bitcoin is mined, Bitcoin is well and truly fucked. Bitcoin and other non-inflationary proof-of-work coins need to switch to proof-of-stake if they want any hope of longevity.

hvidgaard on Feb 23, 2021 [–]

It is assumed that transaction fees will be enough to incentivize miners.

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