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Imagine a world where internet connections collapse one after the other. In this chaos, a study by the Cambridge Center for Alternative Finance shows that Bitcoin would stand firm even if 72% of the submarine cables were cut. How is that possible?
In short
- Bitcoin would withstand the failure of 72% of undersea cables, demonstrating extraordinary resilience to internet outages.
- Due to its decentralization, 64% of Bitcoin nodes are invisible and protected, limiting the impact of targeted attacks or massive failures.
- Cable failures do not affect the stability or price of Bitcoin with almost zero correlation, which reinforces its credibility.
72% of submarine cables down? There is no reason to fear Bitcoin
Researchers Wenbin Wu and Alexander Neumueller analyzed 68 historical submarine cable failure events. Their conclusion is clear: 72% to 92% of these infrastructures would have to fail to significantly disrupt the Bitcoin network. A threshold far beyond the usual catastrophic scenarios.
This resilience is explained by the decentralization of the network. Unlike traditional banking systems, Bitcoin is not dependent on a central point. Each network node actually acts as an independent gatekeeper, capable of maintaining transactions even during major disruptions.
An architecture that reassures investors looking for stability, and the data speaks for itself. 87% of past outages affected less than 5% of Bitcoin nodes. Further proof that the crypto queen is designed to weather digital storms.
Why internet outages do not affect the price of bitcoin
Contrary to expectations, submarine cable outages have almost no impact on BTC price. The researchers calculated a correlation coefficient of -0.02, proving that there is no connection between these events and bitcoin fluctuations. Independence explained by the decentralized nature of the blockchain.
In addition, compensation mechanisms built into the network automatically redirect transactions to operational nodes. The market thus remains stable even in the event of a major disruption. A feature that assures and strengthens Bitcoin’s credibility as a safe harbor asset.
However, despite its robustness, Bitcoin is not completely immune. Indeed, targeted attacks on “choke” (concentration points of submarine cables) could theoretically compromise the network. The researchers estimate that a critical failure threshold of 0.05 to 0.20 would be sufficient to cause localized failures.
Bitcoin proves once again that it is much more than just a crypto: it is an infrastructure designed to withstand the worst crises. With 72% of submarine cables bound to fail, BTC is positioning itself as an indispensable asset for investors looking for stability.
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The world is evolving and adaptation is the best weapon to survive in this wavy universe. Originally a manager of the crypto community, I am interested in anything directly or indirectly related to blockchain and its derivatives. In order to share my experiences and promote a field that I am passionate about, there is nothing better than writing informative and relaxed articles.
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