Selfish Mining, Mining Centralization, and Bitcoin’s Economic Stability

An examination of the economic incentives behind mining attacks, how they can lead to centralization, and which protocol or economic countermeasures make sense. Ideal for readers who want to understand both technical mechanisms and economic risks. Introduction Bitcoin relies on the Proof-of-Work (PoW) mechanism to ensure security and decentralization. Yet both theoretical and practical analyses…

Selfish Mining exploits economic incentives in Bitcoin, risking mining centralization and long-term network stability.