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Live Blog: Bitcoin Halving 2016
The bitcoin block reward is set to fall from 25 bitcoins to 12.5 bitcoins in just a few hours.
The bitcoin block reward is set to fall from 25 bitcoins to 12.5 bitcoins in just a few hours.
The event, which happens roughly every four years, represents a major shift in the mining landscape, and speculation has swirled about what impact the reward drop will have on the bitcoin mining ecosystem.
STORY CONTINUES BELOW
CoinDesk will be live blogging today's event, providing updates on the latest speculation and commentary.
Stan Higgins
A member of CoinDesk's full-time Editorial Staff since 2014, Stan has long been at the forefront of covering emerging developments in blockchain technology. Stan has previously contributed to financial websites, and is an avid reader of poetry. Stan currently owns a small amount (<$500) worth of BTC, ENG and XTZ (See: Editorial Policy).
