Halvening (Halving)
The halvening refers to the 50% reduction of the block reward every 210,000 blocks. The halvening is also known as the halving – we acknowledge & encourage the use of both terms! Below is a table showing the halvening schedule and the block subsidy from Bitcoin’s inception through 2024 (and beyond):
Block subsidy | block height range | Year range (approx.) |
50 BTC | 0 – 210,000 | 2009 – 2012 |
25 BTC | 210,001 – 420,000 | 2012 – 2016 |
12.5 BTC | 420,001 – 630,000 | 2016 – 2020 |
6.25 BTC | 630,001 – 840,000 | 2020 – 2024 |
3.125 BTC | 840,001 – 1,050,000 | 2024 – ? |
Links
- What is ‘The Halvening’ – Bitcoin Magazine
- Bitcoin Block Reward Halving Countdown – Bitcoinblockhalf.com