Investment giant BlackRock released an educational video about Bitcoin on December 17, causing a stir in the crypto community. The video was a revelation that Bitcoin’s 21 million coin supply limit could be revised. The disclaimer sparked a heated debate in the cryptosphere.
The video begins by stating that Bitcoin's supply is strictly regulated by code rules that limit the emission to 21 million units. However, it goes on to note that there is no guarantee that this limit will remain unchanged.
Some users welcomed the participation of a major player like BlackRock in the Bitcoin discussion, noting the importance of attracting attention to cryptocurrencies from major financial institutions. However, others focused specifically on the issue of a possible change in the emission limit.
MicroStrategy CEO Michael Saylor, who shared the video, chose to refrain from commenting on the controversial issue. Meanwhile, some participants in the discussion suggested that such statements could be part of the public's preparation for a possible change in the emission rules in the future.
One commentator suggested that BlackRock was thus protecting itself from possible legal consequences in the event of a Bitcoin fork that would exceed the 21 million limit.
