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THE MINING POD: Is Bitcoin Mining Centralized? With Peter Todd
May 7, 2024
Bitcoin core developer Peter Todd discusses mining pool centralization threats, MEV on Bitcoin, JPEGS, and hidden attacks. Topics include Stratum V2 solving pool control, MEV dangers, RBF transactions, and suggestions for miners. The podcast explores Bitcoin mining dynamics, incentivization of core contributors, ACIC repair, ordinals collection, and protocol enhancements in cryptocurrency mining.
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- Miners should focus on improving block template construction and consider implementing Stratum V2 for network efficiency.
- Encouraging miners to utilize tools like Libra Relay can optimize transaction inclusion and contribute to network efficiency.
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Miners are encouraged to proactively engage in block template construction and consider Stratum V2 implementation. Enhancing reliability and efficiency through consensus cleanup measures like fixing version zero scripting issues and addressing potential dangers like the time warp attack would be beneficial for the network. Initiatives that reduce risk and streamline protocol functionality should be prioritized.
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