this isn’t a 51% attack, but it is a textbook example of "selfish mining": the pool withholds mined blocks and then drops them unexpectedly, creating orphaned blocks. transactions in these blocks were temporarily invalidated until the network adopted the longest chain as the valid one.
red blocks represent the discarded chain, green blocks the accepted one - a simple, clear visual of how Monero determines which version of the chain counts. on the surface, it looks like a show of force, but actual control over the network remains limited
this isn’t the first time Qubic has tested the network: just days earlier, a 6-block reorganization sparked debate. repeated disruptions like this highlight the tension between miners aiming to maximize rewards and the protocol’s goal of maintaining consensus and integrity.
for Monero, a privacy-focused blockchain, these reorganizations are a wake-up call. the network consistently follows the longest chain, but "selfish mining" strategies allow pools to briefly invalidate other miners’ work and gain temporary economic advantage. on the hourly chart, XMR’s price shows a slow reaction — yet the community’s faith in Monero remains strong, signaling resilience despite the disruptions.
the takeaway: Qubic may create impressive block dramas, but long-term power comes not from rewriting blocks, but from credibility, community trust, and sustained network stability.
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