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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Main Authors: Daehan Kim, Doojin Ryu, Robert I. Webb
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SpringerOpen 2024-06-01
Series:Financial Innovation
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s40854-023-00599-8