Understanding 51% Attacks in Blockchain Networks
A 51% attack occurs when a single entity controls most mining power, enabling them to manipulate transactions, double-spend coins, and undermine trust in a blockchain network.
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A 51% attack occurs when a single entity controls most mining power, enabling them to manipulate transactions, double-spend coins, and undermine trust in a blockchain network.
bitcoin faces major risks beyond price swings: uncertain regulation, potential technical flaws or attacks, and fragile trust in exchanges, developers, and the broader ecosystem.
A 51% attack happens when an entity controls over half of a blockchain’s mining/hashing power, allowing double-spends, transaction censorship, and chain reorganizations that compromise network integrity.