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As blockchain technology gains popularity, securing blockchain applications is becoming increasingly important. With rapid advancements, it’s essential for developers to understand how to protect blockchain networks and secure smart contracts. Vulnerabilities can lead to significant financial losses and damage to reputations, but don’t worry—we’re here to help! This article explores common blockchain vulnerabilities, cryptographic principles, smart contract security best practices, strategies to prevent 51% attacks, and how decentralization impacts overall security.  What You’ll Learn Common Blockchain vulnerabilities and how they can be exploited. Cryptographic Hashing Smart contract security Understanding 51% of attacks and prevention strategies Decentralization’s role in security Let’s dive in! Section 1: Blockchain Vulnerabilities 1.1 Blockchain vulnerabilities Blockchain Vulnerabilities are the susceptibilities within the system that cyber attackers can exploit to breach the data integrity, disrupt services, or gain unauthorized access. Understanding these vulnerabilities is essential for strengthening the security of blockchain networks. Some of the most common types are: 1. Double-Spending Attacks: Double Spending attacks occur when the attacker spends the same digital currency more than once. This takes place when they take advantage of the time taken by the network to confirm the transaction. The attacker tricks the system into accepting two transactions using the same amount. This attack is a potential risk to the entire blockchain system and can result in huge financial losses. Real-life example: In 2014, a cryptocurrency Feathercoin suffered loss and stealing of funds due to a Double spending attack. The attacker managed to send a transaction to an exchange and then manipulated the blockchain to invalidate the transaction. 2. Race Attacks: Race attacks are a certain kind of Double Spending attacks. In this attack, the attacker creates a race condition of two conflicting transactions simultaneously. Among the two transactions one is sent to the merchant and the other one is broadcasted…

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