The problem with moving to a new algorithm is that it can easily be centralized by an attackerThat ' s conjecture , but switching algorithms would be done when there is already PROOF that the current SHA 256 ASIC system has been centralized to allow for a 51 % attack . In other words , there is no choice but to try another , because the security of immutability is already destroyed . We are not there yet . <| sep |> Nm that the EC was designed to stop a demagogue . how is change supposed to happen when the GOP has gerrymandered their way to permavictory ? You can ' t have it both ways . Either the EC functions as a safeguard for the republic or we ' ve already lost it all . <| sep |> Orlando as well ! <| sep |> Looks like a dog that ' s had it ' s tail butchered off . Terrible idea that tubby tail .