#dagger News & Analysis

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CryptoBearishEthereum Foundation Blog · May 156/103

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Long-Range Attacks: The Serious Problem With Adaptive Proof of Work

The article discusses long-range attacks as a serious vulnerability in adaptive proof of work systems. It explores the evolution from blockchain-based proof of work to previous attempts like Dagger in creating CPU-friendly mining algorithms resistant to ASIC optimization.

CryptoNeutralEthereum Foundation Blog · Jan 155/103

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Slasher: A Punitive Proof-of-Stake Algorithm

Slasher is introduced as a punitive proof-of-stake algorithm that serves as a potential alternative mining mechanism. The post clarifies that Ethereum is not replacing Dagger with Slasher as its main mining function, but positions it as a useful tool for potential future proof-of-stake implementations.

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