How Does a Cryptocurrency Network's Market Capitalization Relate to Its Perceived Security? ⎊ Path

How Does a Cryptocurrency Network’s Market Capitalization Relate to Its Perceived Security?

A network's market capitalization is often seen as a proxy for its perceived security, especially in PoW systems. A higher market cap suggests a higher price for the native coin, which, in turn, makes the total value of the block rewards and transaction fees greater.

This higher potential revenue incentivizes more miners to join, increasing the total hash rate. A higher hash rate means the economic cost of a 51% attack is higher, thus increasing the network's security.

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Glossar

Market Capitalization

Capital ⎊ The market capitalization of a cryptocurrency, within the context of derivatives, represents the aggregate value assigned to all circulating tokens, providing a foundational benchmark for assessing relative size and liquidity.

Capitalization

Equity ⎊ In cryptocurrency and derivatives, capitalization transcends the conventional financial definition, representing the aggregate market value of circulating tokens or underlying assets.