Bitcoin

April

The recent <a href="https://www.cryptotimes.io/2024/04/20/bitcoins-840000th-block-halving-cuts-miner-rewards-by-50/" data-wpel-link="internal">Bitcoin halving event </a>on April 20, which reduced mining rewards from 6.25 BTC per block to 3.125 BTC, has ignited conversations among cryptocurrency leaders regarding its influence on network security and the potential for industry expansion. 
Emin Gün Sirer, the founder of Avalanche, expressed contrasting views on the halving. From a technological perspective, he argued that the sudden drop in mining rewards could potentially weaken Bitcoin’s security budget as “hundreds of millions” paid to miners are reduced. Gün Sirer suggested that a more gradual decrease in rewards might have been preferable. 
However, he also acknowledged the positive effect the halving has had on the crypto space, generating speculation, increased buying, and renewed interest, which he believes could drive tenfold growth for the industry. 
Justin Hyun, the director of investments at The Open Network (TON) Foundation, also highlighted the halving as a demonstration of how “code is law” in crypto. He believes that newcomers to the space, including those attracted by ETFs, experience automated protocols in action, igniting curiosity about diverse networks and user interactions. 
As the crypto community navigates this milestone, debates continue to emerge regarding the balance between network security, growth potential, and the fundamental principles that underpin decentralized systems. 
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 Also read: <a href="https://www.cryptotimes.io/2024/04/20/bitcoin-price-holds-steady-after-halving-event/" data-wpel-link="internal">Bitcoin Price Holds Steady After Halving Event</a> 
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Bitcoin Halving Shows New Users Code Is Ultimately The Law

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