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Title: Bitcoin under attack Post by: rix5 on February 11, 2014, 11:44:24 PM Attack this, attack that, exploit here, glitch there, add some FUD and some trolling.
Right. Everybody is ratteling around at the blockchain like crazy. when these rough days are over and btc will still stand tall after it (i am sure it will) then fasten your seatbelt because the network was then proven to be secure and we might just get another shot to the moon. Coins are cheap now. Title: Re: Bitcoin under attack Post by: ivroer on February 12, 2014, 12:07:17 AM I for one, welcome cheaper coins for now. And agree with the sentiment that Bitcoin will endure in the long run and be strengthened by those who choose to highlight/attack quirks in the protocol's implementation.
But it is unfortunate that the FUD will scare off many newcomers, and probably only benefit long-time Bitcoiners (to buy back cheap coins from panicked newbies). We need the network to grow! So hopefully the lessons learned can be used to mitigate future threats, and show that a minor issue can become a major one if the human factor isn't nipped in the bud early. If you're a application or systems developer, learn the protocol in detail before you make an assumption a feature or function. On the upside, it made the forums a little more lively than usual. It had been getting a bit dull! |