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Episode 87: The Block 1,983,702 Problem

Bitcoin Explained - The Technical Side of Bitcoin

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BIP-30 and BIP-34: Ensuring Unique Coinbase Transactions in Bitcoin

This chapter explores the introduction of BIP-30 and BIP-34 in the Bitcoin network to ensure the uniqueness of Coinbase transactions. It discusses how BIP-30 improved the efficiency of checking the fillability of new transactions, while BIP-34 added the block height to Coinbase transactions. The chapter also highlights the risk of potential attacks and the importance of checking bit 30 to prevent them.

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