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Hard Cap

Bitcoin total supply will never exceed 21 million bitcoin or 2.1 quadrillion satoshis.

Bitcoin total supply will never exceed 21 million bitcoin or 2.1 quadrillion satoshis. The hard cap is what guarantees Bitcoin’s absolute scarcity and protects Bitcoin from the fate of many fiat currencies in the past and present— hyperinflation.

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What is Hard Cap?

Hard Cap is a term used in Bitcoin, finance, or blockchain technology. Understanding Hard Cap helps investors and enthusiasts build a stronger foundation of knowledge about digital assets and financial markets.

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