51% Attack: How It Works and Why Big Blockchains Are Safe
A 51% attack occurs when an entity controls over half of a blockchain network, risking transaction manipulation, but remains costly and rare on major networks.
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A 51% attack occurs when an entity controls over half of a blockchain network, risking transaction manipulation, but remains costly and rare on major networks.
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