Bitcoin can survive 72% of the world’s submarine cables being cut, but a targeted attack on five hosting providers could cripple it
Bitcoin can survive 72% of the world’s submarine cables being cut, but a targeted attack on five hosting providers could cripple it
2026-03-14
A Cambridge study spanning 11 years and 68 verified cable failures found that Bitcoin’s physical infrastructure is far more resilient than previously understood, with TOR adoption actually strengthening the network.