Bitcoin Testnet Chaos Caused by Jameson Lopp's $1 Griefing Experiment
Tuesday, 30 April 2024, 08:29
Bitcoin Testnet Chaos Sparks Debate
Jameson Lopp's 'griefing attack' on Bitcoin testnet led to the generation of over 165,000 blocks, disrupting developer activities.
Lopp's Motives and Response
Lopp's actions aimed to showcase testnet's vulnerabilities but faced backlash from the community. His promises of revealing more details raise concerns among stakeholders.
Community Reaction
- Leo Weese highlighted the challenge testnet nodes faced due to massive block generation.
- Francis Pouliot heavily criticized the attack for its impact on Bitcoin developers.
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