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Are Smaller Cryptocurrencies More Vulnerable to 51% Attacks?

Yes, smaller cryptocurrencies are generally more vulnerable to 51% attacks. This is because their total network hash rate is lower, making it cheaper and easier for an attacker to acquire enough mining power to control the majority of the network.

The cost of a 51% attack is directly proportional to the network's hash rate. As a result, cryptocurrencies with smaller mining communities and lower market capitalizations are more susceptible to this type of attack.

What Is the Primary Difference between a PoW and a Proof-of-Stake (PoS) 51% Attack?

What Is the “Hash Rate” of a Cryptocurrency Network?

What Is the Relationship between a Coin’s Difficulty and Its Vulnerability to a 51% Attack?

Why Are Smaller, Newer Proof-of-Work Cryptocurrencies More Vulnerable to a 51% Attack?

What Is a 51% Attack and How Does It Relate to Hashrate Rental?

Why Is a 51% Attack Generally More Feasible on Smaller, Newer PoW Cryptocurrencies?

Are Proof of Stake Networks Also Vulnerable to Majority Attacks?

Why Are Smaller PoW Cryptocurrencies More Susceptible to a 51% Attack than Bitcoin?

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Smaller Cryptocurrencies

Asset ⎊ Smaller Cryptocurrencies, often termed altcoins or micro-caps, possess significantly lower market capitalization and liquidity compared to established assets like Bitcoin or Ethereum.

Network Hash Rate

Security ⎊ Network hash rate represents the collective computational power dedicated to a proof-of-work blockchain, directly influencing the cost and feasibility of malicious attacks.