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		tomglynch on Oct 7, 2018 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Tell HN: Executing a 51% attack on a real live Cry... I understand you're doing it to be educational - though what stops someone else taking advantage of your 51% attack and performing a double spend?

ema on Oct 7, 2018 [–]

Nothing really. Except since this 51% attack is pre-announced people can choose to not accept any transaction as confirmed until the attack is over.

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