Namecoin Forum

Well I like the algebra but I think there is a problem here because the block formally contains the nonce. You can see them in the block explorers. Last NMC block (18903) had inside it Nonce: 2250928270 The nonce alone is never hashed, the hash is done of the whole block which contains the nonce. S...

How can a bitcoin miner include NMC transactions in a block (including 50 NMC for himself) and still have a block which is a solution to the BTC block validity constraints? First the miner includes all transactions, then he hashes with a nounce to try to win difficulty. The exact details have to do...

How does this merged mining change provide improved security for the namecoin network? Because more miners will work for the network. All the current bitcoin miners should do it, because the additional cost for them is meaningless. Thanks for your reply. I think I understand a little more the idea ...

So luke-jr who runs the Eligius bitcoin pool claims that there is a security exploit in the merged mining code: 17:02 < luke-jr> bliket_: will you still like me if I exploit the security hole in merged mining? <.< ... 17:06 < doublec> luke-jr: have you notified vinced of what you think the security...