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> The entire Bitcoin network could technically be run off a single Rasberry Pi. The network hash rate is only so high because the ROI is there, but without it,
by ramblerman 6y ago
> The entire Bitcoin network could technically be run off a single Rasberry Pi. The network hash rate is only so high because the ROI is there, but without it, people would still be mining.
That's a bit of a naive view. It's like saying, we don't need this expensive security vault in our bank, we could just store it all in a shed.
the proof of work is crucial to the proper functioning of bitcoin, and if the only miners were running on a raspberry pie anyone could come along and do a >50% attack stealing what they want.