Sahyadri Halving
Every 4 years, Sahyadri's mining reward is cut in half. This predictable, mathematical schedule ensures absolute scarcity — 21 million CSM, forever.
Progress through current halving period
Block Reward Schedule
Each halving cuts the reward in half. This creates a predictable, disinflationary emission curve.
Supply Curve
Sahyadri approaches 21 million CSM asymptotically — never exceeding the hard cap.
Emission Breakdown
Halving History & Future
| Event | Block Height | New Reward | Significance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Genesis Block | 0 | 0.08318123 CSM | Network Launch — 100% Fair Distribution |
| First Halving | 126,144,000 | 0.041590615 CSM | 50% Supply Minted — 10.5M CSM Circulating |
| Second Halving | 252,288,000 | 0.0207953075 CSM | 75% Supply Minted — 15.75M CSM Circulating |
| Third Halving | 378,432,000 | 0.01039765375 CSM | 87.5% Supply Minted — 18.375M CSM Circulating |
| Fourth Halving | 504,576,000 | 0.005198826875 CSM | 93.75% Supply Minted — 19.68M CSM Circulating |
How Sahyadri Halving Works
Sahyadri's monetary policy is encoded directly into the protocol. Unlike central banks that can print money at will, Sahyadri follows a strict, immutable schedule:
- Fixed Supply: Maximum 21 million CSM will ever exist.
- Predictable Emission: 86,400 blocks per day at 0.08318123 CSM each.
- Halving Schedule: Every 126,144,000 blocks (≈4 years), reward halves.
- Zero Inflation: After ~2140, all coins will be mined. No new supply, ever.
Impact on Miners
Sahyadri uses ASIC-resistant mining, ensuring anyone with a CPU or GPU can participate. As block rewards decrease, transaction fees will play a growing role:
Year 0-4
Block reward: 0.08318123 CSM
Fees: Minimal
Network secured by high emission
Year 4-8
Block reward: 0.041590615 CSM
Fees: Growing
Transition period begins
Year 16+
Block reward: <0.005 CSM
Fees: Primary income
Network fully self-sustaining
Why Halving Matters
Sahyadri's halving is more than just a technical event — it's a statement of financial sovereignty:
- No Surprise Inflation: Everyone knows exactly how many CSM will exist at any point in time.
- Digital Scarcity: Like gold, but with verifiable, mathematical certainty.
- Decentralized Money: No central authority can change the rules.
- Long-term Security: Predictable rewards keep miners incentivized for decades.