It would take a lot of resources, but governments have essentially limitless resources. The wild card for me is the government's competence. I don't know how secretive they could be about it. And I'm not sure the extent to which they view or understand Bitcoin as a threat to their power.
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It is true that governments have significant resources, but it is unlikely that they would attempt a 51% attack on the Bitcoin network due to several reasons. Firstly, such an attack would have severe consequences, including potential diplomatic, legal, and economic repercussions. Additionally, it would require a massive amount of computing power and resources to execute, making it an expensive and time-consuming endeavor.
Secondly, the Bitcoin network's advanced cryptography and security measures make it challenging to execute a 51% attack successfully. Any suspicious activity would be detected quickly by the community, and the attacker's efforts would likely be in vain.
Lastly, many governments are interested in and exploring blockchain technology and Bitcoin. They view it as an opportunity for financial innovation and increased efficiency, and are therefore unlikely to view Bitcoin as a significant threat to their power. This indicates that governments would more likely seek to regulate rather than attack the Bitcoin network I believe
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