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> mining will have to continue even after "coins" aren't produced, to verify transactions. That doesn't sound right - do you have a reference for that?

• wmf 14y ago
  All Bitcoin documentation ever. The purpose of mining is actually not to generate BTC; the purpose is to prevent double spending and the block reward is just an incentive.
  • wwwtyro 14y ago
    I should have RTFM before making that knee-jerk comment. Thank you for the swift kick.