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As demand for Bitcoin ramped up, so too did its price, resulting in exponential revenue growth compared to its original valuation. However, Bitcoin's volatility arises from the unknown of its true worth, complicated by government influences on traditional currencies through policies like capital controls.
Future Mining Dynamics
When considering the post-2140 landscape, a prevalent consensus among Bitcoin enthusiasts is that miners will still find ways to profit through transaction fees despite no new coin rewards. However, this assumption could be overly simplistic. The reality is that miners must find a balance between costs and efficiencies, taking into account essential factors like hardware costs, energy consumption, and market dynamics.