For the past several days*, the Bitcoin network has been plagued by a so-called “transaction malleability attack.” Bitcoin users have experienced a number of annoyances, causing confusion and frustration. And while the transaction malleability issue is well-known and has plagued the Bitcoin network before , to many it is still unclear what it is, why it is a problem, who is causing the attack right now, and what can be done about it.
*According […]