The Bitcoin halving is a programmatic event that occurs every 210,000 blocks (approximately every 4 years) and reduces the block reward paid to miners by 50%. It is hardcoded into Bitcoin's protocol and is a key driver of its deflationary supply model.
Satoshi Nakamoto is the pseudonymous creator of Bitcoin and the author of the Bitcoin whitepaper. Their true identity remains one of the greatest mysteries in technology. Satoshi mined approximately 1 million Bitcoin in the early days before disappearing from public life in 2010.
Cryptocurrency regulation encompasses the growing body of laws, rules, and enforcement actions governing digital assets. Approaches vary enormously — El Salvador made Bitcoin legal tender while China banned all crypto. The EU passed comprehensive MiCA legislation in 2023.