Properties of Cryptographic Hash Functions
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What property of Proof of Work (PoW) makes it difficult to compute?

  • Variable costs
  • Fixed costs
  • Decentralization
  • Difficulty level varies with time (correct)
  • What is the role of nodes in the Bitcoin network regarding transactions?

  • Verifying transactions (correct)
  • Creating transactions
  • Regulating electricity cost
  • Deciding the block rewards
  • Which rule does Bitcoin follow when resolving conflicts in the blockchain?

  • Single node decision rule
  • Random selection rule
  • Longest Chain Rule (correct)
  • Equality rule
  • How is decentralization achieved in the Bitcoin network?

    <p>Nodes independently verify transactions and propose blocks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What determines the profit for miners in Bitcoin mining?

    <p>Rate at which miners propose blocks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of the PoW difficulty level being over 10^20 hashes/block as of 2015?

    <p>It indicates profitability in mining BTC</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it important for all nodes in the Bitcoin network to agree on transaction validity?

    <p>To prevent double-spending</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does Bitcoin ensure consensus among all nodes regarding transaction history?

    <p>'Longest Chain Rule'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What property of cryptographic hash functions makes them suitable for PoW?

    <p>'Deterministic' output generation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary factor affecting miner profits in Bitcoin mining?

    <p>Exchange rate fluctuations</p> Signup and view all the answers

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