Blocos completos de Bitcoin oferecem proteção adicional contra criminosos cibernéticos, conclui estudo
A recent research study conducted by Florida Atlantic University and the University of Mississippi sheds light on the intriguing relationship between the fullness of Bitcoin blocks and the security of the cryptocurrency ecosystem. The study, titled “Bitcoin Blocksize, Custodial Security, and Price,” delves into the impact of full blocks on deterring nefarious actors, such as hackers and money launderers, and its influence on the price of Bitcoin. Full blocks as a security measure The research teams hypothesis centers on the idea that cybercriminals seeking to conduct illicit activities, such as money laundering or fraudulent transactions, prefer to complete their actions swiftly. To test this theory, the researchers examined historical Bitcoin blockchain data and a compilation of crypto exchange scam reports spanning from 2010 to 2021. Their analysis involved creating a “fullness” score for Bitcoin blocks to evaluate data. Subsequently, the team investigated two key metrics: the extent to which block fullness contributed to Bitcoins price and how it served as a deterrent to malicious actors. The studys findings provide compelling evidence that full Bitcoin blocks act as a significant deterrent to hackers and scammers due to the signal of network congestion they convey. In essence, when the block size approaches its limit, the likelihood
