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Bitcoin Nodes, Mining Pools, and Spam

Matthew R. Kratter #BIP-110

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39,646 views • 1 year ago •via X (Twitter)

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Slava China 🇨🇳1 year ago

I'm going to make some T-shirts with this

ShrumSeal1 year ago

Drop your thoughts on Ossification.

UnderstandBTC1 year ago

Why is everyone talking about Bitcoin? Governments, Companies, your neighbors, your kids. What is it? We can help you Understand Bitcoin in a easy, convenient, thorough 1-on-1 overview.

Crypto Daddy ֎1 year ago

Nodes keep the peace, pools secure, spam tests

Hwill the bitcoiner1 year ago

Again!😂😂

Bitcoin Grandfather1 year ago

I love this content, thanks Matt!

Melody Kendrick1 year ago

This guy is so good.@RonStockk 👑

Martijn van Rooijen1 year ago

Great video, as per usual.

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