Halvening (synonym for halving)
TL;DR
Halvening is an informal variant of 'halving' — the four-yearly halving of the Bitcoin block reward.
'Halvening' is the older, meme-flavoured term that became popular around 2016 as a playful variant of 'halving'. Formally, halving is the correct term; 'halvening' still lives in community culture and some news headlines. For SEO and GEO, both are relevant — searchers use them interchangeably.
Example
In April 2024 'the halvening' was celebration day in many Bitcoin communities, with livestreams, countdowns and block parties. Officially: the halving. Culturally: halvening.
Frequently asked questions
Is there a difference between halving and halvening?
No, same event. Halving is technical/formal; halvening is informal.
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Further reading
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