Analyst Predicts Infinite Energy Needed to Mine Bitcoin's Final Satoshi

Bitcoin analyst Luke Broyles recently shared a striking prediction about the future of Bitcoin mining. In an X post dated April 26, Broyles claimed that mining the final Bitcoin will require more energy than what was used to mine the first 20 million coins combined. He further explained that producing the last singular Bitcoin will span "the entire first third of the 22nd century," emphasizing the extreme difficulty built into Bitcoin's design.

Broyles went even further, stating that mining the last Satoshi—the smallest unit of Bitcoin—will theoretically demand "infinite energy." According to him, Bitcoin's model of digital scarcity intentionally approaches infinite difficulty over time, creating an endpoint beyond most people's comprehension.

Bitcoin’s halving events, which occur roughly every four years, play a central role in this gradual slowdown. Each halving cuts mining rewards by half, making the process increasingly slower and more energy-intensive. Following the latest halving, the current reward stands at 3.125 BTC and will drop to 1.5625 BTC at the next event.

As of now, around 19.85 million Bitcoin have already been mined, leaving approximately 1.15 million to be discovered. The mining of the final Bitcoin is projected to occur by 2140, marking a historic milestone in the cryptocurrency’s journey toward ultimate scarcity.

Broyles' insights highlight Bitcoin’s unique approach to limited supply, energy consumption, and long-term value proposition, reinforcing its reputation as "digital gold" in the eyes of many investors and enthusiasts.