51% Attack

Security

A 51% attack happens when a group of miners controls more than half of the computing power in a blockchain network, allowing them to manipulate transactions and potentially double-spend coins.

Definition
A 51% attack happens when a group of miners controls more than half of the computing power in a blockchain network, allowing them to manipulate transactions and potentially double-spend coins.

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