CD95: Bitcoin Miner Incentives with Nick Hansen and BitMEX Research
Citadel Dispatch
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Selfish Mining, Spy Mining, and Empty Blocks
This chapter explores the concepts of selfish mining, spy mining, and empty blocks in the Bitcoin network. It discusses the detrimental effects of selfish mining, such as reduced information sharing and increased mining centralization. It also touches on variations of spy mining, including SPV optimization, and the potential for empty blocks to reduce energy consumption.
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