01Definition
Using the same proof-of-work attempt to secure an auxiliary chain without reducing Bitcoin hashrate devoted to the parent chain.
02Context
Using the same proof-of-work attempt to secure an auxiliary chain without reducing Bitcoin hashrate devoted to the parent chain. This coordinate is placed in the wider system through its protocol, economic and historical relationships.
03Why it matters
Understanding Merged mining helps distinguish a verifiable Bitcoin mechanism or historical record from slogans, products and market narratives.
⌖Reference points
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Linked to related atlas coordinates
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Grounded in a source record
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Explains function and trade-offs
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Part of the open Bitcoin knowledge graph