2691d
Sounds dangerous :) its going away from PoW from what i know, so nothing good for bitcoin.
2691d
No, Avalanche doesn't affect consensus, because is pre-consensus. It improves 0-conf safety, which is needed for adoption. Forfeits are great, but only useful for big purchases.
2691d
What is Avalanche?
2690d
"Avalanche does not affect consensus because it is pre-consensus" ??
2690d
It would work better like this
2690d
What does Avalanche once a block is mined?
2690d
"Avalanche does not affect consensus because it os AFTER consensus"
2680d
Seems like a good idea to me.
2680d
0-confirmations accepted on exchanges is not new. XVC had that on Poloniex about 2 years back.
2679d
PoS pre-consensus, really? is this still bitcoin?...
2678d
If avalanche is soft-fork, can the pre-consensus pow be replaced with pos also as a soft fork?
2666d
Amaury explains it better and simpler:"Basically, it is like Ripple" RIP
2664d
Avalanche seems like a great idea the more I hear about it. Helos scaling, and protection against double spends.
2644d
I'm not sure why so many people are assuming they will jump straight into PoS with Avalanche, they've said they eventually intend to base selection on PoW contribution for over 100 prior blocks
2644d
I think it's an elegant and practical solution. I was a fan of 0-conf forfeits, but I think that this will add a considerable amount of security
2644d
Anybody knows if avalanche will make it into BCH?
2643d
Never, if they're lucky.
2633d
Avalanche preconsensus does have some good potential. Can't wait to see how well it works.
2633d
Is it in alpha now?
2621d
Just when I thought they are not going to do it
2621d
BCH Devs: Making @SharkPoolCash job easier daily. Since 2018. @_opreturn https://memo.cash/topic/Avalanche
2499d
I feel like avalanche is to shorter block times as segwit/LN was/is to bigger block sizes. Change my mind?! (Also see https://blog.ethereum.org/2015/09/14/on-slow-and-fast-block-times/)
2495d
Just saw Emir's explanation on Avalance, and stumbled on some lines that tickled my brain.

https://memo.cash/post/9c963b2776011388de97ffee4a3d4c0cc1543c3c3288dcc51d8505359f7b85c8
2493d
If Avalanche can be applied to BCH, that would be awesome. However, I have to be honest I have yet to understand how this is a secure method. Probably I'm still missing some bits and pieces.
2493d
I am now optimistic of Avalanche.
2493d
The BEST way to explain what Avalanche is and how it can work for BCH as well as AVA is using an animated doodle. Would someone please make one?