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You can't fix 51% attacks on Bitcoin without adding centralization, argues core developer
The ability to 51% attack Bitcoin indicates that it’s decentralized. It’s impossible to fix this vulnerability without adding centralization, argued Litecoin founder Charlie Lee and Bitcoin Core developer Gregory Maxwell. Characteristic of decentralization Decentralization is one of the most important attributes of blockchain technology according to some of the most prolific figures in the industry. Yet, critics have scrutinized Bitcoin and other proof-of-work projects for their susceptibility to 51% attacks. However, the opportunity for 51% attacks could be a fundamental characteristic of a decentralized public ... (full story)
