BTC022: Dr. Adam Back & Bitcoin's Proof of Work (Bitcoin Podcast)
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Navigating Spam and Bitcoin's Foundations
This chapter examines the evolution of email privacy challenges and spam in the late 1990s, proposing cost mechanisms to curb abuse while maintaining anonymity. It discusses the relationship between hash functions, proof of work, and their applications in securing communication systems, notably Bitcoin. Additionally, the chapter explores misconceptions about Bitcoin governance, emphasizing its decentralized nature and self-regulating economic consensus.
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