0 sats \ 5 replies \ @BITC0IN 10 Nov \ on: Stacker Saloon
SATOSHI - 0.8 "When the next proof-of-work is found, whichever previous block that node was working on, that branch becomes longer and the tie is broken." Satoshi answered when asked about, what happens when two #Bitcoin Blocks are found at the same time?
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1 sat \ 4 replies \ @ek 10 Nov
Then you have a chain split until one chain becomes longer (= more proof of work) again.
That’s why you should wait for 6 confirmations.
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10 sats \ 3 replies \ @BITC0IN 10 Nov
yup, Satoshi even says as much here (wait an hour before shipping goods)
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1 sat \ 2 replies \ @ek 10 Nov
Oh, the video didn't load before I replied. I thought it was a question from you.
edit: Mhh, seems like uploaded videos still or again don’t load at all in iOS
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0 sats \ 1 reply \ @BITC0IN 10 Nov
its on twitter too https://x.com/BITCOINALLCAPS/status/1855606942594458040
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0 sats \ 0 replies \ @nitter 10 Nov bot
https://xcancel.com/BITCOINALLCAPS/status/1855606942594458040
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