Replay Attack
By CoinGecko | Updated on Aug 13, 2021
A replay attack is a form of network attack when valid data transmission is fraudulently intercepted, then delayed or resent to mislead the receiver into doing what the hacker wants.
Related Terms
Automatic Replay Protection
Automatic Replay Protection refers to the upgrade implemented by Bitcoin Cash to stop the loss of funds from exchanges through replay attacks.
Node
Within the blockchain network, the nodes are computers that connect to the network and have an updated copy of the blockchain
Mt. Gox
Mtgox or Mt. Gox was one of the first websites where users could take part in fiat-to-bitcoin exchange (and vice versa).
Market Maker
Participant of the market who creates buy and orders
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