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Supply Cap

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A maximum total supply of a token enforced by protocol rules. Bitcoin has a capped supply, while some systems have ongoing issuance.

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$BCH Bitcoin Cash

Monetary Policy

...point, miner revenue will consist entirely of transaction fees. The 21 million supply cap and halving schedule give Bitcoin Cash the same scarcity properties as Bitcoin....

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