I just saw interesting data about Bitcoin supply. We're approaching 20 million BTC mined, and the rest... this is what surprises people.

So here’s the thing, out of the total 21 million Bitcoin supply, only about 1 million more need to be mined. But the estimate to finish this last part will take another 114 years. Not a typo, really 114 years.

This happens because of the Bitcoin supply curve designed with a halving every 4 years. Each time, the reward for miners is cut in half. Initially 50 BTC per block, now it has dropped drastically. So over time, the mining speed slows down.

What does this mean? The scarcity of Bitcoin is guaranteed by the protocol’s design itself. The limited supply and continuous slowdown are features, not bugs. This is also what keeps Bitcoin relevant as a store of value.

If you pay attention to the Bitcoin supply curve, the decline pattern is very measurable and transparent. No surprises, everything has been predicted from the start. This is different from fiat currency, which can be printed anytime.

So while we see Bitcoin approaching 20 million in supply, just remember that the mining momentum will keep slowing over time. This mechanism makes Bitcoin remain scarce and valuable in the long run.