Double Spending

Implies that a crypto asset is spent twice. Usually occurs as a result of a 51% attack.

Bank of Canada: Double Spending is “Unrealistic” in Blockchain Technology

A study released in July 2018 by the Bank of Canada (BoC) concludes the dreaded “double spending” attack on public blockchains is an “unrealistic” outcome. Blockchain Technology Scrutinized The research study, titled “Incentive Compatibility on the Blockchain,” examines incentive rewards for maintaining a distributed ledger and models the behavior of a “cheating” participant who tampers […]

Analysis 5 years ago · 2 min read

Bank of Canada: Double Spending is “Unrealistic” in Blockchain Technology

It’s time for Plan B, Bitcoin: Global government debt doubles in deficit-filled decade

From its all-time high of $20,000, Bitcoin has fallen by 65 percent, trading far lower than it did at the end of 2017, at the top of the frothy crypto market bubble that has long since passed. But don’t be disillusioned, analysts are coming to the conclusion that despite what may seem like bearish or […]

Adoption 3 years ago · 3 min read

It’s time for Plan B, Bitcoin: Global government debt doubles in deficit-filled decade

Crypto Week in Review: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Ripple and Litecoin Up Double Digits Over Past Week

As the week closes, we reflect on some of the maneuvers in the crypto arena that have seemingly placed most major digital currencies in the green after a somewhat shaky start to the week. The crypto market has jumped from $324 to $397 billion – a $73 billion spike – since Monday, April 16, and some […]

Privacy 5 years ago · 4 min read

Crypto Week in Review: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Ripple and Litecoin Up Double Digits Over Past Week

Ethereum’s centralized dApps may overshadow the decentralization of proof-of-stake

The United States operates 47% of Ethereum nodes, with around 33% going through Amazon AWS. While the consensus layer may become more decentralized, the infrastructure still relies on a few large US companies.

Technology 11 months ago · 3 min read

Ethereum’s centralized dApps may overshadow the decentralization of proof-of-stake

Following BTC hashrate, Bitcoin’s energy consumption is on the rise

Despite the efficiency improvements that BTC mining hardware has experienced over the years, Bitcoin’s electricity consumption is on the rise, according to a recent report. Bitcoin’s energy consumption ‘is on par with Czech Republic’ Bitcoin miners are usually described as the backbone of the Bitcoin network. These specialized computers are responsible for solving complex mathematical […]

Analysis 3 years ago · 3 min read

Following BTC hashrate, Bitcoin’s energy consumption is on the rise

IOTA’s newly updated Coordicide whitepaper validates previous research

IOTA announced the release of the updated version of their Coordicide Whitepaper. According to the company’s blog post, the newly released whitepaper contains revised and updated content that has already been published in the past year and will be used to validate the initial work put in by the company. Coordicide whitepaper done after a […]

Technology 3 years ago · 2 min read

IOTA’s newly updated Coordicide whitepaper validates previous research

Bitcoin Cash blocks tagged with “Satoshi Nakamoto,” rumors of impending attack

Mysteriously, 25 percent of mined Bitcoin Cash blocks are being tagged with “Satoshi Nakamoto.” Given the May 15th hard fork as part of a scheduled protocol upgrade, it is rumored that the tagging is a miner signaling 51 percent attack. Since Apr. 25th, beginning at 03:22 PDT, blocks began to appear on the Bitcoin Cash […]

Mining 4 years ago · 2 min read

Bitcoin Cash blocks tagged with “Satoshi Nakamoto,” rumors of impending attack

Five most prolific 51% attacks in crypto: Verge, Ethereum Classic, Bitcoin Gold, Feathercoin, Vertcoin

51% attacks are a cryptocurrency’s worst nightmare. These attacks destroy confidence in a project and emphasize the need for carefully designed proof-of-work consensus. Below is a list of the five most prolific 51% attacks in crypto. Understanding 51% Attacks A 51% attack can occur when an attacker gains control of more than 50% of a […]

Hacks 4 years ago · 6 min read

Five most prolific 51% attacks in crypto: Verge, Ethereum Classic, Bitcoin Gold, Feathercoin, Vertcoin

Ethereum Classic Network Loses More than $1 Million In 51% Attack

Ethereum Classic, a fork of Ethereum, was hacked using a 51 percent attack on the coin’s blockchain, with more than $1 million worth of ETC stolen so far. Ethereum Classic Remains Under Siege A less popular offshoot of the world’s second largest cryptocurrency is currently in its third day of the siege, as it was hacked […]

Hacks 4 years ago · 2 min read

Ethereum Classic Network Loses More than $1 Million In 51% Attack

Ethereum Classic Experiencing 51 Percent Attack, Immutability Violated

Ethereum Classic experienced a vicious 51 percent attack that allowed attackers to conduct eleven deep chain reorganizations and double-spend 88,500 ETC, worth over $400,000. In response to the attack, the price of ETC has plummeted and services using the cryptocurrency have halted. On Jan. 5th at 13:27 UTC, Ethereum Classic was reorganized at block 7245623, and […]

Hacks 4 years ago · 3 min read

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Double Spending

Bank of Canada: Double Spending is “Unrealistic” in Blockchain Technology

It’s time for Plan B, Bitcoin: Global government debt doubles in deficit-filled decade

Crypto Week in Review: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Ripple and Litecoin Up Double Digits Over Past Week

Ethereum’s centralized dApps may overshadow the decentralization of proof-of-stake

Following BTC hashrate, Bitcoin’s energy consumption is on the rise

IOTA’s newly updated Coordicide whitepaper validates previous research

Bitcoin Cash blocks tagged with “Satoshi Nakamoto,” rumors of impending attack

Five most prolific 51% attacks in crypto: Verge, Ethereum Classic, Bitcoin Gold, Feathercoin, Vertcoin

Ethereum Classic Network Loses More than $1 Million In 51% Attack

Ethereum Classic Experiencing 51 Percent Attack, Immutability Violated

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Double Spending

Bank of Canada: Double Spending is “Unrealistic” in Blockchain Technology

It’s time for Plan B, Bitcoin: Global government debt doubles in deficit-filled decade

Crypto Week in Review: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Ripple and Litecoin Up Double Digits Over Past Week

Ethereum’s centralized dApps may overshadow the decentralization of proof-of-stake

Following BTC hashrate, Bitcoin’s energy consumption is on the rise

IOTA’s newly updated Coordicide whitepaper validates previous research

Bitcoin Cash blocks tagged with “Satoshi Nakamoto,” rumors of impending attack

Five most prolific 51% attacks in crypto: Verge, Ethereum Classic, Bitcoin Gold, Feathercoin, Vertcoin

Ethereum Classic Network Loses More than $1 Million In 51% Attack

Ethereum Classic Experiencing 51 Percent Attack, Immutability Violated

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