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What Are the Economic Implications of the Bitcoin Halving Events for Miner Profitability?

Halving events, which occur approximately every four years, cut the fixed block subsidy reward by 50%. This immediately reduces the miner's revenue stream.

To maintain profitability, miners must rely more heavily on transaction fees, or the price of Bitcoin must rise significantly to offset the reduced subsidy. It forces out less efficient miners.

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