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Bitcoin Halving Cycles Explained: Supply Shock Mechanics, Miner Incentive Dynamics, and Historical Price Impact for Long-Term Investors

What Is the Bitcoin Halving? Every four years on average, the Bitcoin protocol automatically cuts the amount of new bitcoin that is minted in each block by 50 percent. This pre-programmed event is called the halving (or “halvening”). When Bitcoin launched in 2009, miners earned 50 BTC per block. After

Bitcoin Script Programming Basics: UTXO Model, OP Codes, and Transaction Customization Techniques

Introduction: Why Learn Bitcoin Script? Bitcoin Script is the stack-based, Forth-like programming language that unlocks Bitcoin’s flexibility beyond simple peer-to-peer transfers. By mastering Script, developers can create time-locked payments, multi-signature wallets, escrow services, and other lightweight smart-contract functionality while keeping the security guarantees of the Bitcoin network. This article

Lightning Network Essentials: Payment Channel Mechanics, Routing Fees, and Node Operations for Scalable Bitcoin Transactions

Introduction: Why the Lightning Network Matters The Bitcoin protocol famously sacrifices throughput for decentralization and security, leaving the base layer with a maximum of roughly seven transactions per second. As global interest in peer-to-peer digital cash grows, the need for faster, cheaper settlement is undeniable. The Lightning Network (LN) addresses

Bitcoin Halving Cycle Analysis: Supply Shock Mechanics, Miner Incentive Shifts, and Long-Term Price Implications

Introduction Every four years the Bitcoin protocol triggers an event known as the “halving,” slicing the block subsidy that miners receive for validating transactions. This programmed scarcity is a cornerstone of Bitcoin’s monetary policy, and its ripple effects extend far beyond miners to influence supply dynamics, investor psychology, and