Monero (XMR) has once again faced a 51% attack scare. An 18-block reorganization was confirmed on the network, raising concerns about the cryptocurrency’s long-standing reputation for privacy and decentralization. The event was first flagged by community observer @OrangeFren Users were advised to extend their confirmation windows, with warnings that the usual 10 confirmations may no longer be sufficient. SlowMist founder @evilcos compared the situation to a “Damocles’ sword” hanging over the ecosystem. He noted that ignoring reorg risks could leave the community vulnerable to double-spending attempts. The Impacted Blocks The reorg spanned blocks 3499659 through 3499676, wiping out a large
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