GuysTake_013 - Nodes vs Miners, Who Defines Bitcoin?

May 09, 2019 01:14:22
GuysTake_013 - Nodes vs Miners, Who Defines Bitcoin?
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GuysTake_013 - Nodes vs Miners, Who Defines Bitcoin?

May 09 2019 | 01:14:22

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Guy Swann

Show Notes

Today we cover more specifically the consequences and risks of a divorce between miners & the network of nodes.  What could the miners do, are sybil attacks proof that nodes worthless, what exactly are the incentives that keep the different players in this ecosystem working together?  Don't miss another fun discussion on what defines Bitcoin, and the role that proof-of-work & validation play in this revolutionary technology.

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