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Does a Coin’s Transaction Volume Influence the Profitability of a 51% Attack?

Yes, high transaction volume, especially involving large value transfers, directly increases the potential profitability of a double-spend attack. The attacker's goal is to reverse a high-value transaction, usually a deposit to an exchange.

Low transaction volume means fewer opportunities for a lucrative double-spend, reducing the overall economic incentive for the attack.

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