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Bitcoin's Security Budget Issue: Problems, Solutions and Myths Debunked
What happens when the engine that powers Bitcoin's security starts running dry? Explore why security budget matters, key problems, potential solutions, and debunked myths about its trustless design and long-term security.
In other words, security doesn’t come from numbers on a graph — it comes from real-world costs burned to defend the network. If the BTC-denominated rewards drop, miners may still produce high hashrate — but with fewer incentives to stay honest. If the network underpays them, they may find betrayal more profitable than honest mining — especially if there's no long-term reward to stay loyal.
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