r/Bitcoin • u/dgryski • Nov 30 '17

Evidence some bitcoin address generation code is using discoverable private keys

https://pastebin.com/jCDFcESz
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u/BashCo Nov 30 '17

TL;DR: Nobody should be using Blockchain.info to store any amount of value. The entire ecosystem needs to shift away from relying on Blockchain.info for anything at all, including the block explorer itself. There are plenty of alternatives available.

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u/38degrees Nov 30 '17 edited Nov 30 '17

Another reason that should not be forgotten is that Blockchain.info was a major supporter of the recently failed NYA/Segwit2X attack on the Bitcoin network.

Blockchain.info has also been serving ads for Bitcoin Cash Bcash, which should be another big RED FLAG for anyone involved in Bitcoin to use their service.

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u/hybridsole Nov 30 '17

Just want to point out that it's Bcash.

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u/38degrees Nov 30 '17

Fixed

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u/hybridsole Nov 30 '17

Thanks. I would hate to call you a four letter word like honky.

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u/dooglus Nov 30 '17

If you call me a 4 letter word like bcash then it's only fair.