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The Double Spending Problem and Cryptocurrencies

11 Pages Posted: 23 Dec 2017 Last revised: 26 Jan 2021

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Usman W. Chohan

Centre for Aerospace & Security Studies (CASS); Critical Blockchain Research Initiative (CBRI); International Association of Hyperpolyglots (HYPIA); University of New South Wales (UNSW)

Date Written: January 6, 2021

Abstract

At the core of the economic logic of cryptocurrencies lies the problem of surmounting the double-spending problem, which poses an accounting and accountability challenge that effective cryptocurrencies have sought to overcome. This discussion paper reviews the salient literature so as to better inform academic and practitioner inquiry on the double-spending problems in cryptocurrencies.

Keywords: Cryptocurrency, Bitcoin, Blockchain, Accountability, Double Spending, Hash Rate

Suggested Citation

Chohan, Usman W., The Double Spending Problem and Cryptocurrencies (January 6, 2021). Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=3090174 or http://dx.doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.3090174

Usman W. Chohan (Contact Author)

Centre for Aerospace & Security Studies (CASS) ( email )

Islamabad
Pakistan

Critical Blockchain Research Initiative (CBRI) ( email )

International Association of Hyperpolyglots (HYPIA) ( email )

HYPIA
www.polyglotassociation.org
Montreal, Quebec
Canada

University of New South Wales (UNSW) ( email )

Kensington
High St
Sydney, NSW 2052
Australia

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