The Sat Standard - December 14th, 2019

Attacks against bitcoin users, businesses, and infrastructure by major world governments should be expected. They should also be in the threat model of any other network that dreams of competing with bitcoin.

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The Sat Standard - December 14th, 2019
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Thought of the week from Marty Bent:
Bitcoin doesn’t know what you’re using Bitcoin for.


Thought of the week from Matt Odell:
Attacks against bitcoin users, businesses, and infrastructure by major world governments should be expected. They should also be in the threat model of any other network that dreams of competing with bitcoin.

Naivety is a liability in this industry. Expect the worst. Prepare accordingly.


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