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MYTH: You can 51% attack Bitcoin easily.
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MYTH: You can 51% attack Bitcoin easily.
Summary
Bitcoin's hash power makes 51% attacks economically impractical.
Explaination
The cost of attacking Bitcoin now exceeds billions in hardware and electricity — most attackers would lose money.
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