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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.

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