Uploaded March 2022 | Updated September 2026, 5 days ago
In this Bitcoin Q&A, Andreas talks about whether or not there will be more than 21 million bitcoin and how the code prevents that from happening.
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0:00 Will there be more than 21 million bitcoin?
1:32 The 21 million cap is not defined in the code
2:15 Progressive reduction in issuance of bitcoin
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About aantonop: Andreas isn't promoting a company or an organization; he's paid by the community (people who support this work on Patreon and YouTube) and provides an unbiased look at open blockchain technologies, what they can do for our societies, and how to get involved (if you decide you want to). Learn more at aantonop.com
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In this Bitcoin Q&A, Andreas talks about whether or not there will be more than 21 million bitcoin and how the code prevents that from happening.
Chapters
0:00 Will there be more than 21 million bitcoin?
1:32 The 21 million cap is not defined in the code
2:15 Progressive reduction in issuance of bitcoin
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LEARN from Andreas in one of his popular Workshops which will teach you practical crypto skills. Thereâs even a FREE Intro to Bitcoin & Open Blockchains to get you started. aantonop.io/takeaworkshop
You can also learn from one of aantonop's many books. Andreas has written three technical books for developers about blockchain technology, Mastering Bitcoin, Mastering Ethereum, and Mastering the Lightning Network (2021) published by OâReilly Media. Heâs also written The Internet of Money Series books, which explain why bitcoin, ethereum, and open blockchains matter.
About aantonop: Andreas isn't promoting a company or an organization; he's paid by the community (people who support this work on Patreon and YouTube) and provides an unbiased look at open blockchain technologies, what they can do for our societies, and how to get involved (if you decide you want to). Learn more at aantonop.com
From Andreas: You may already know that my mission is to educate as many people as possible about #Bitcoin and open blockchain technologies. Watching these videos and sharing them with others is a big part of that. Thank you for being part of this mission.
***Learn More From Andreasâ Workshops, Books & Events**
Amazon & Kindle: amazon.com/-/e/B00MVAG8Z8
Audible: audible.com/author/Andreas-M-Antonopoulos/B00MVAG8Z8
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Patreon: patreon.com/aantonop
Website: aantonop.com
Workshops: aantonop.com/workshops
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![Do You Run a Bitcoin Full Node? [Monthly Costs & Basic Node Configuration in 2 Min]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/lK-OMq43nxA/mqdefault.jpg "Do You Run a Bitcoin Full Node? [Monthly Costs & Basic Node Configuration in 2 Min]
Does Andreas run a bitcoin full node? Yes, he runs several full nodes. If you want to know what bitcoin nodes aantonop runs for his own use, watch this video! He also briefly discusses some basic configurations, availability, and cost.
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0:00 Do you run your own node?
0:24 I run several full nodes
0:42 I also keep fully archival nodes, full transaction index and a full UTXO database
1:19 Do you have a particular preference for your nodes configurations?
2:17 Estimated monthly cost to run my bitcoin nodes
If youre interested in learning to run a full bitcoin node, watch this short video to learn more about it. This question is from a bonus bitcoin and open blockchain livestream event, which took place in early 2020. If you want to ask questions early (before the live event), become a Community Builder on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/aantonop Patrons get early access to ask questions, view talks, behind-the-scenes content, and much more.
Learn More About Running Bitcoin Nodes:
Why Running a Full Node is Important: https://youtu.be/oX0Yrv-6jVs
In this video, Andreas explains why you would want to run a full bitcoin node, even if youre not too technical.
What is the Role of Nodes in the Bitcoin Network? https://youtu.be/fNk7nYxTOyQ
In this video, Andreas explains what nodes actually do in the bitcoin network.
Running Nodes and Payment Channels: https://youtu.be/ndcfBfE_yoY
In this video, Andreas explains the basics of running bitcoin nodes, including costs, as well as how that relates to payment channels and the lightning network.
Take a look at some of our favorite questions from recent Monthly Livestream videos:
3 Ways to to Get Bitcoin and other Cryptocurrencies: https://youtu.be/VoOjUC8uVjM
Can You Run a Lightning Node on a Mobile Device? https://youtu.be/-MirftdjOxk
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LEARN from Andreas in one of his popular Workshops which will teach you practical crypto skills. Thereâs even a FREE Intro to Bitcoin & Open Blockchains to get you started. https://aantonop.io/takeaworkshop
About aantonop: Andreas isnt promoting a company or an organization; hes paid by the community (people who support this work on Patreon and YouTube) and provides an unbiased look at open blockchain technologies, what they can do for our societies, and how to get involved (if you decide you want to). Learn more at https://aantonop.com
From Andreas: You may already know that my mission is to educate as many people as possible about #Bitcoin and open blockchain technologies. Watching these videos and sharing them with others is a big part of that. Thank you for being part of this mission.
***Learn More From Andreasâ Workshops, Books & Events**
Amazon & Kindle: http://www.amazon.com/-/e/B00MVAG8Z8
Audible: https://www.audible.com/author/Andreas-M-Antonopoulos/B00MVAG8Z8
E-books & Merch: https://aantonop.io/shop
Patreon: https://patreon.com/aantonop
Website: https://aantonop.com
Workshops: https://aantonop.com/workshops
***Connect with Andreas on Socials***
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AndreasMAntonopoulos
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#bitcoin #fullnode")
![Pinning Attacks on the Bitcoin Network and the Tradeoff Between Censorship and DoS [2023]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/nRxP3ZyU2FI/mqdefault.jpg "Pinning Attacks on the Bitcoin Network and the Tradeoff Between Censorship and DoS [2023]
In this video, Andreas answers the question What are Pinning Attacks and Should We Fear Them? First, he describes what pinning attacks are and why a solution isnt as easy as it might seem. Balancing censorship and denial of service network attacks, Andreas explains these technical issues in his usual clear and easy to understand way.
Andreas regularly answers questions on livestreams from his patrons at https://patreon.com/aantonop Take a look to learn more.
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LEARN from Andreas in one of his popular Workshops which will teach you practical crypto skills. Thereâs even a FREE Intro to Bitcoin & Open Blockchains to get you started. https://aantonop.io/takeaworkshop
You can also learn from one of aantonops many books. Andreas has written three technical books for developers about blockchain technology, Mastering Bitcoin, Mastering Ethereum, and Mastering the Lightning Network published by OâReilly Media. Heâs also written The Internet of Money Series books, which explain why bitcoin, ethereum, and open blockchains matter.
About aantonop: Andreas isnt promoting a company or an organization; hes paid by the community (people who support this work on Patreon and YouTube) and provides an unbiased look at open blockchain technologies, what they can do for our societies, and how to get involved. Learn more at https://aantonop.com
From Andreas: You may already know that my mission is to educate as many people as possible about #Bitcoin and open blockchain technologies. Watching these videos and sharing them with others is a big part of that. Thank you for being part of this mission.
***Learn More From Andreasâ Workshops, Books & Events**
Amazon & Kindle: http://www.amazon.com/-/e/B00MVAG8Z8
Audible: https://www.audible.com/author/Andreas-M-Antonopoulos/B00MVAG8Z8
E-books & Merch: https://aantonop.io/shop
Patreon: https://patreon.com/aantonop
Website: https://aantonop.com
Workshops: https://aantonop.com/workshops
***Connect with Andreas on Socials***
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AndreasMAntonopoulos
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amantonop/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/aantonop/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/aantonop
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