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Episode 93: The Great Consensus Cleanup Revival (And an Update on the Tornado Cash and Samourai Wallet Arrests)

Bitcoin Explained - The Technical Side of Bitcoin

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Analysis of Bitcoin Protocol Issues and Time Warp Attack

The chapter delves into consensus cleanup within the Bitcoin protocol, discussing the time warp attack and its potential risks. It explores the manipulation of block timestamps, the flaws in the difficulty adjustment mechanism, and the feasibility of a 51% attack. Experts propose solutions to address protocol issues and ensure accurate difficulty adjustments.

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