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453 B
Python
18 lines
453 B
Python
# Original block reward for miners was 50 BTC
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start_block_reward = 50
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# 210000 is around every 4 years with a 10 minute block interval
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reward_interval = 210000
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def max_money():
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# 50 BTC = 50 0000 0000 Satoshis
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current_reward = 50 * 10**8
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total = 0
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while current_reward > 0:
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total += reward_interval * current_reward
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current_reward /= 2
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return total
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print("Total BTC to ever be created:", max_money(), "Satoshis")
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