Ignoring the fact they definitely have the resources to sustain it, how many people will continue to run a node after losing everything to such an attack? How will anyone reclaim real world value if they exchange the coins for something else?

[–] Knock_Knock_Lemmy_In@lemmy.world 1 points 9 months ago (1 children)

Coin holders would only lose everything for as long as the attack occurred. The validated chain would still correctly record their claims.

The people receiving the fake coins transfered during the attack are the ones that will be pissed. Any goods or services exchanged during that attack period may not be compensated.

[–] Jknaraa@lemmy.ml 1 points 9 months ago (1 children)

Again, how many ordinary people will continue to run a node for a network where they have nothing for an extended period? Even if they do, will the value of the coins remain even after such an event proves the weakness of the system?

[–] Knock_Knock_Lemmy_In@lemmy.world 2 points 9 months ago* (last edited 9 months ago)

Empirically after a 51% attack, 75% of people stopped mining.

will the value of the coins remain

Eth classic is currently $25.