CryptoQuikRead_088 - Feared 51% Attacks Are Now Becoming Regular

June 08, 2018 00:28:41
CryptoQuikRead_088 - Feared 51% Attacks Are Now Becoming Regular
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CryptoQuikRead_088 - Feared 51% Attacks Are Now Becoming Regular

Jun 08 2018 | 00:28:41

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Guy Swann

Show Notes

The once-feared 51% attack of POW security has recently moved from a theoretical vulnerability to a common occurrence.  Today we read and discuss an article from @AlyssaHertig with @coindesk exploring recent events and what they might mean for the cryptoconomy at large.  Listen for more. Links to the article and relevant resources:https://www.coindesk.com/blockchains-feared-51-attack-now-becoming-regular/https://www.crypto51.app/Mentioned in the commentary: @DZack23@parabolictrav@goorha --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bitcoinaudible/message

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