Author: James MacWhyte 2016-08-28 02:50:12
Published on: 2016-08-28T02:50:12+00:00
The discussion on the Bitcoin-dev mailing list involves the use of multiple servers to secure Bitcoin transactions. One suggestion is to use a single 1-of-m multisig transaction with one key on each server, allowing users to determine which server has been compromised based on the key used. However, Gregory Maxwell notes that if an attacker plans to use the compromised server as a foothold for further attacks, they may try to avoid these tripwires. He suggests that covert tripwires would be better, but in cases where shared tripwires allow for significantly more funds to be available, it could be a worthwhile trade-off. The thread continues on the topic of securing Bitcoin transactions and avoiding potential attacks.
Updated on: 2023-06-11T19:53:20.963012+00:00