Qubic voids over 100 Monero transactions with longest ever ‘reorg’
The post Qubic voids over 100 Monero transactions with longest ever ‘reorg’ appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. The latest chapter in the ongoing Qubic-Monero power struggle has seen a “reorg” of 18 blocks on the Monero network. Qubic’s “selfish mining” tactics allow it to briefly manipulate block production. The latest reorg, which observers claim saw 118 transactions voided, is the largest disruption so far. ⚠️The attack against Monero is back. Hours ago XMR experienced a 18 block reorg If you accept XMR make sure to wait for more than the usual 10 confs pic.twitter.com/793j5WWXgZ — OrangeFren.com (@OrangeFren) September 14, 2025 Read more: ‘Please, do not resist’: Qubic hash grab worries Monero maxis Qubic’s activities have brought the integrity of the Monero network under question, with one commentator identifying the frequency of “orphaned” (abandoned) blocks at nearly 30% over a 24-hour period. Qubic previously claimed to control 51% of the network, though later analysis concluded that its real hashrate was most likely between 28% and 35%. Then came a wave of reorgs, kept below the critical 10 block threshold used to confirm transactions. The latest reorg, with a depth of 18 blocks, could result in double-spending of tokens affecting any users who are still using 10-block confirmation times. Read more: Qubic failed to 51% attack Monero, but Dogecoin is next Response to Qubic’s 18 block reorg on Monero Some see the latest attack as Qubic desperately attempting to stay relevant as its token price bleeds out, while others have criticized the lack of a definitive response from the Monero community as “amateur hour.” Qubic’s hash grab campaign on Monero hinges on selling mined XMR and paying its miners in QUBIC, at a higher rate than regular mining. The tactic began to raise eyebrows in late July, prompting a surge in the price of QUBIC. However, since peaking in mid-August, Qubic’s token has lost over a third of its…
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The latest chapter in the ongoing Qubic-Monero power struggle has seen a “reorg” of 18 blocks on the Monero network. Qubic’s “selfish mining” tactics allow it to briefly manipulate block production. The latest reorg, which observers claim saw 118 transactions voided, is the largest disruption so far. ⚠️The attack against Monero is back. Hours ago XMR experienced a 18 block reorg If you accept XMR make sure to wait for more than the usual 10 confs pic.twitter.com/793j5WWXgZ — OrangeFren.com (@OrangeFren) September 14, 2025 Read more: ‘Please, do not resist’: Qubic hash grab worries Monero maxis Qubic’s activities have brought the integrity of the Monero network under question, with one commentator identifying the frequency of “orphaned” (abandoned) blocks at nearly 30% over a 24-hour period. Qubic previously claimed to control 51% of the network, though later analysis concluded that its real hashrate was most likely between 28% and 35%. Then came a wave of reorgs, kept below the critical 10 block threshold used to confirm transactions. The latest reorg, with a depth of 18 blocks, could result in double-spending of tokens affecting any users who are still using 10-block confirmation times. Read more: Qubic failed to 51% attack Monero, but Dogecoin is next Response to Qubic’s 18 block reorg on Monero Some see the latest attack as Qubic desperately attempting to stay relevant as its token price bleeds out, while others have criticized the lack of a definitive response from the Monero community as “amateur hour.” Qubic’s hash grab campaign on Monero hinges on selling mined XMR and paying its miners in QUBIC, at a higher rate than regular mining. The tactic began to raise eyebrows in late July, prompting a surge in the price of QUBIC. However, since peaking in mid-August, Qubic’s token has lost over a third of its…
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