Does a higher hashrate strengthen Bitcoin network security?
Abstract In the blockchain world, proof-of-work is the dominant protocol mechanism that determines the consensus of the ledger. The hashrate, a measure of the computational power directed toward securing a blockchain through proof-of-work consensus, is a fundamental measure of preventing various att...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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SpringerOpen
2024-06-01
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Series: | Financial Innovation |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s40854-023-00599-8 |