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Imaginary Situation - What Might Happen to Bitcoin if the Internet Disappears
by ONUS LABS ONUS Imagine a world where the entire Internet suddenly disappears and then magically comes back. In this imaginary scenario, the future of Bitcoin would be uncertain, and here's why: Blockchain Challenges: Bitcoin uses blockchain to keep track of transactions. Without the Internet, sharing and confirming new information between computers (nodes) becomes really hard. This could lead to losing data and problems in reaching an agreement. No Communication for Nodes and Miners: If the Internet goes away, the computers in the Bitcoin network won't be able to talk to each other. This means miners can't confirm transactions or create new blocks. It's like a pause button for the whole process. Trouble with Storage and Keeping Things Going: The Internet is like the home of Bitcoin. If it's gone for a long time, the computers storing Bitcoin info might struggle, leading to potential data loss. Without the ability to share information, Bitcoin could be at risk. Getting Back to Normal: Once the Internet is back, getting everyone to agree on things and safely sharing data might be tough. Recovering lost information and making sure the system is still trustworthy becomes a big task. Risk of Losing Bitcoin: If the Internet stays gone for a while, some Bitcoin could be lost forever. People holding Bitcoin might not be able to prove it's theirs, and that could mean losing access to their digital money. In this make-believe situation, whether Bitcoin bounces back depends on how well the Bitcoin community deals with these challenges. While Bitcoin can't exist completely without the Internet, its future in a world where the Internet disappears and then comes back depends on how well it can recover and avoid losing important information.Update Bitcoin prices at: https://goonus.io/markets/btc/
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