51% attack
A 51% Attack, also known as a Majority Attack, occurs when a malicious actor or a group working together gains control of more than 50% of a blockchain network's total mining power (hashrate). This control allows them to disrupt the network's integrity and operations in several harmful ways. The potential actions of an attacker with such control include:
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