The Bitcoin Halving Is Upon Us, Excitement at All-Time HighsAround the world, Bitcoiners are watching countdown clocks and block explorers in anticipation. Which mining pool mined the last 25 BTC block, and who mined the first of the new 12.5 BTC blocks? Would this be seen as a good or bad omen for the pool?
For the record, the last block mined with a 50 BTC reward in 2012 went to BTC Guild, while the first block mined at 25 BTC was shared among Slush’s Pool.
A glance at /r/Bitcoin on Reddit indicates the halving is first and foremost on the minds of the Bitcoin community. Many local groups are throwing “halving parties” to celebrate the event.
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