# Maintaining an Attack

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*While network nodes can verify transactions for themselves, the simplified method can be fooled by an attacker's fabricated transactions for as long as the attacker can continue to overpower the network.*

\- Satoshi Nakamoto, Bitcoin Whitepaper

However, this strategy is costly and **requires significant resources**, making it a risky endeavor for those operating dishonest nodes.

The **high economic cost** associated with such attacks **serves as a deterrent**, **reinforcing the security model of Bitcoin** and enhancing the system's resilience against dishonest participants.


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