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Bitcoin Transaction Fees Exceed Block Rewards for the First Time Since 2017

Bitcoin transaction fees exceed block rewards for the first time since 2017. What does this mean for miners and Bitcoin's future?

Jhas Vidal by Jhas Vidal
May 9, 2023
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Bitcoin Transaction Fees Exceed Block Rewards

In a significant development for Bitcoin miners, block number 788695 has marked a notable milestone.

For the first time since 2017, the transaction fees within a single block have surpassed the block rewards given to miners.

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The block in question recorded transaction fees of 6.7 Bitcoin, surpassing the block subsidy of 6.25 Bitcoin.

What does this mean?

The Double Income Stream for Miners

Miners have two ways to make money. First, there’s the block subsidy. Every ten minutes or so, miners are rewarded with 6.25 Bitcoin.

But here’s the catch—it gets halved every four years in an event called the Bitcoin “halvening.” It’s like a countdown to a smaller payday.

Then there’s the second source of income: transaction fees. Users have the option to tag on a fee to their Bitcoin transactions.

And guess what? With the recent surge in demand for Bitcoin as the Ordinals and other BRC-20 tokens emerge, these fees have been soaring. According to BitInfoCharts, the average fee has hit $19!

Bitcoin Transaction Fees

Now, here’s where things get a bit wobbly. Transaction fees can be as unpredictable as a roller coaster ride. They rise and fall depending on the demand for Bitcoin.

So, while it’s exciting to see fees surpassing block rewards, it’s still unclear whether they can be a reliable source of income in the long run.

Why does this matter?

Miners are essential for Bitcoin’s stability. The more hashing power they provide, the more secure Bitcoin becomes.

However, if miners aren’t paid, they might not continue to secure the network. That’s why it’s important for transaction fees to increase over time to ensure Bitcoin’s overall ecosystem.

Besides that, Bitcoin users find the significant increase in fees remarkable because, in the distant future, transaction fees will become the only income for miners.

However, since transaction fees frequently fluctuate, it remains uncertain whether they will consistently provide a reliable source of income when that time comes.

The Future of Bitcoin Mining

Block 788695 gives us a glimmer of hope. It shows that fees can increase and bring in the bacon for miners, even if it hasn’t proven to be a stable income source just yet.

The Bitcoin saga continues. Will transaction fees rise to the occasion and secure the future income of miners? Only time will tell.

So, fasten your seatbelts, and let’s ride this Bitcoin roller coaster together! Make sure to always Do Your Own Research and be a smart investor.


Editors’ Note: The Mega Maxi’s articles and its external content are not financial advice. Always DYOR.

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Jhas Vidal

Jhas Vidal

Jhas Vidal is the Head of Content of The Mega Maxi.

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