IOHK Proposes Solution to Protect Ethereum Classic From 51% Attacks
IOHK, the developer of the Cardano cryptocurrency, proposed to introduce checkpoints in every third block of the Ethereum Classic network to protect it from 51% attacks.51% Attack
IOHK Proposes Solution to Protect Ethereum Classic From 51% Attacks
IOHK, the developer of the Cardano cryptocurrency, proposed to introduce checkpoints in every third block of the Ethereum Classic network to protect it from 51% attacks.
Vitalik Buterin says concerns about potential Ethereum 2.0 attacks are unfounded
Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin said that a potential 51% attack on ETH 2.0 would not be fatal.
Ethereum Classic Labs to Seek Regulators’ Involvement to Protect the Network From 51% Attacks
Ethereum Classic developers plan to better protect the network from future 51% attacks by engaging regulators and by overseeing platforms that lease hashing power.
Ethereum Classic hit by another 51% attack
The Ethereum Classic network has again come under a 51% attack, according to Bitfly, operator of the Ethermine mining pool.
Ethereum Classic developers unveil plan to shield the network from new attacks
Following a series of successful attacks on Ethereum Classic, developers prepared a set of proposals aimed at protecting the network in the future. The proposed innovations include short- and long-term steps to reduce the risk of similar attacks and to further develop the network.
OKEx signals possible delisting of Ethereum Classic
OKEx cryptocurrency exchange confirmed a loss of $5.6 million as a result of the recent 51% attack on the Ethereum Classic network and is considering a full delisting of ETC. Nevertheless, in the last 24 hours the coin rose by 4%.
Coinbase raises Ethereum Classic deposit-confirmation time to two weeks
The Coinbase exchange has increased the confirmation time for Ethereum Classic (ETC) deposits to two weeks. The move follows the recent series of 51% attacks on the network of this cryptocurrency.
Damage from second Ethereum Classic 51% attack in a week estimated at $1.68 million
As a result of the second 51% attack in five days on Ethereum Classic, a section of the network 4,236 blocks deep was reorganised. This allowed the attacker to carry out double spends totalling $1.68 million, according to Bitquery's latest report.
Ethereum Classic network hit by second attack in a week
Ethereum Classic has recorded its second 51% attack in a week. Bitquery analysts concluded that the damage from the previous attack was 807,260 ETC (~$5.6 million).
Ethereum Classic developers report network outage
A disruption occurred in the Ethereum Classic network, the exact nature of which is not yet known. Developers confirmed that they are studying the causes and recommended exchanges, mining pools and other users to temporarily refrain from conducting transactions.
What is a 51% attack?
1 What is a 51% attack? A 51% attack is a vulnerability of PoW blockchains that lets an attacker control transaction confirmation and block production. 2 What does controlling 51% of a network’s power enable? Attackers can hinder block discovery (selfish mining), perform double spends against service providers and exchanges, fork the main chain, block confirmations, and collect all rewards and fees during the attack.We use cookies to improve the quality of our service.
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