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Timewarp attack 600 second grace period

Timewarp attack 600 second grace period

Posted on: January 6, 2025 10:09 UTC

Exponential growth in the context of blockchain speed and efficiency poses significant challenges, particularly when considering the potential for such growth to continue indefinitely.

A key concern arises with the possibility of blocks being generated every second, especially in scenarios where a 51% attack is sustained over a prolonged period. This situation underscores the need for establishing upper limits to the rate of speedup within blockchain networks to mitigate the risks associated with unchecked exponential growth. The implications of such growth and the necessity for bounds emphasize the delicate balance required in managing blockchain scalability and security.

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