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by maxerickson 2958 days ago
They aren't even rare numbers, they are entries in a ledger.

There's no technical limitation on how many bitcoin can be produced either, only the network consensus that a limited number will be produced. It's built into the software and unlikely to change, but it isn't fundamental, it's part of the consensus.

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>There's no technical limitation on how many bitcoin can be produced either, only the network consensus that a limited number will be produced.

Yeah but then you need to start saying things like:

Well Walmart MIGHT start building tanks. Its unlikely to happen, but it isnt fundamental, its part of business.