Can Crypto Be Hacked?

In theory, yes, it can be.

The hacking of any given network is known as a 51% Attack.

Let's understand what that means.

What is a 51% Attack?

A "51% Attack" is a vulnerability in PoW blockchains that allows a criminal to control the process of verifying transactions and creating new blocks.

Simply put, the criminal captures 51% of the network's power.

This is quite enough to control the entire blockchain.

What Can Be Done With 51% of Network Power?

With such an advantage, the attacker can:

🔴Confirm fake transactions while ignoring legitimate ones

🔴Spend the same cryptocurrency twice, undermining trust in the network

🔴Block other users' transactions, leaving them unconfirmed

Why Will This Never Happen?

Despite the theoretical possibility of such an attack, in practice, its implementation is extremely unlikely because:

🟡The enormous costs of equipment and electricity make the attack economically unfeasible

🟡The network can quickly respond to abnormal behavior, isolating the attacker

🟡Community consensus and security protocols are constantly being strengthened, reducing the risk of attacks

🟡The interest of miners lies in maintaining the stability and security of the network, as their income directly depends on trust in it.

Fear of a 51% Attack is unnecessary, as it is a very complex, unprofitable strategy that will only lead to a waste of time and resources. But who knows, maybe soon it will become a reality…

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