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A new block is mined approximately every ten minutes, a structure that ensures gradual supply growth to avoid oversaturation of the market, which would harm BTC’s value. The "difficulty adjustment" mechanism modifies the computational puzzles miners face based on the total mining power active at any given time, effectively keeping mining timeframes stable.
Additionally, every 210,000 blocks, the reward for mining is halved—this process is known as “halving.” Over time, this systematic reduction in supply is anticipated to bolster BTC’s market value due to the inverse relationship between supply and demand.