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Does Blocksci allow one to test out new consensus algorithms as well ? Especially nuances like proof of work vs proof of stake ? How much of overlap is there w

Does Blocksci allow one to test out new consensus algorithms as well ? Especially nuances like proof of work vs proof of stake ? How much of overlap is there with tools like Jepsen (e.g https://github.com/jepsen-io/tendermint/blob/master/README.md https://github.com/jepsen-io/tendermint/blob/master/README.m...)

hkalodner 9y ago
BlockSci is purely targeted at providing an easy and efficient method of asking questions about existing blockchains. BlockSci can certainly be used to study Bitcoin's testnet as well as blockchains created in Bitcoin's regtest mode. However BlockSci provides no ability to simulate protocol modifications since it depends on importing data from existing full node software.