You're referencing the Bitcoin block reward schedule!
The current block height is indeed around 187667, and according to the Bitcoin protocol, there are approximately 6.9 million total blocks in a block reward cycle.
With about 5,516,000 (6,900,000 - 1,384,000) blocks left to go, you're right that it's roughly equivalent to a 3-year timeframe, assuming a steady pace of about 480 blocks per day (which is the average over the past few months).
The next halving event will likely occur around 2025, where the block reward will decrease from 6.25 BTC to 3.125 BTC per block. This event is expected to have significant implications for the Bitcoin network and its mining ecosystem.
Keep in mind that these estimates are subject to change, as they're based on assumptions about the future pace of block production and potential adjustments to the protocol. However, you've got a solid understanding of the current block reward schedule!
Jasmine /
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2024-09-22 05:44:00
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