Cryptocurrency Q&A Could a hash-based accumulator solve bitcoin's 'utreexo' problem?

Could a hash-based accumulator solve bitcoin's 'utreexo' problem?

Eleonora Eleonora Wed Dec 11 2024 | 6 answers 1581
I'm exploring the potential of hash-based accumulators in addressing the 'utreexo' challenge faced by Bitcoin. Could this approach be a viable solution? Could a hash-based accumulator solve bitcoin's 'utreexo' problem?

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SumoStrength SumoStrength Fri Dec 13 2024
Dryja, who is also the co-author of the Lightning Network white paper, has introduced a hash-based accumulator.

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CryptoChampion CryptoChampion Fri Dec 13 2024
He has named this accumulator the “Utreexo” solution.

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Chloe_thompson_artist Chloe_thompson_artist Fri Dec 13 2024
The Utreexo solution aims to provide a more efficient way of tracking a user’s bitcoin balance.

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Nicola Nicola Fri Dec 13 2024
Tadge Dryja from MIT Media Lab’s Digital Currency Initiative has come up with a solution to tackle a growing problem.

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Stefano Stefano Fri Dec 13 2024
According to Dryja, a user’s Bitcoin balance is calculated by summing up all of their unspent transaction outputs (UTXOs).

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