51% Attack
By CoinGecko | Updated on Mar 03, 2020
Attempt to obtain control of a cryptocurrency, by obtaining 51% or more of the power of the network or of the cryptocurrencies of the network.
Related Terms
Algorithm
Algorithm is a set of rules to follow to solve a problem or conduct a task.
Impermanent Loss
Temporary loss of funds due to volatility leading to divergence in price between token pairs provided by liquidity providers.
Automatic Replay Protection
Automatic Replay Protection refers to the upgrade implemented by Bitcoin Cash to stop the loss of funds from exchanges through replay attacks.
Total Supply
All the tokens and coins that will exist in a cryptocurrency network.
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