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		jml7c5 on May 21, 2021 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Proof-of-stake is inherently self-referential I don't believe the author is talking about something like double-spending. They're describing a situation where major holders want to change something about the protocol, especially a change that is to their advantage.

koonsolo on May 21, 2021 [–]

Same deal. If the other smaller half decides it's worth less because of it, your big stake will decrease in value.

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