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ethereum-network-security
The chapter discusses security incidents affecting Ethereum, including DoS attacks and vulnerabilities in smart contracts.
1 chapter across 1 book
The Cryptopians: Idealism, Greed, Lies, and the Making of the First Big Cryptocurrency Craze (2022)Laura Shin
Chapter 9
Chapter 9 provides a detailed compilation of references and events surrounding the Ethereum ecosystem in 2016, including technical updates, security challenges such as the DAO ExtraBalance contract funding and DoS attacks, and community dynamics like developer disputes and hard forks. It highlights the evolving governance, licensing, and development practices within Ethereum and related blockchain projects, as well as the involvement of major industry players like IBM and Hyperledger.