Bitcoin's hard-capped supply was confirmed for the first time in it's history, by Satoshi "...when the total coins created hits the pre-determined ceiling."
"The network has to avoid any central point at which pressure can be applied. Recall Nero's wish that Rome had a single throat that he could cut. If we provide them with such a throat, it will be cut." Said James Donald regarding centralization.
SATOSHI - 0.11 - November 14th 2008
Bitcoin's hard-capped supply was confirmed for the first time in it's history, by Satoshi "...when the total coins created hits the pre-determined ceiling."
"The network has to avoid any central
point at which pressure can be applied. Recall Nero's
wish that Rome had a single throat that he could cut. If
we provide them with such a throat, it will be cut." Said James Donald regarding centralization.