Oddbean

I'm still a major novice with the technology but if I'm not mistaken, this isn't exactly true. Due to how incredibly decentralized the Bitcoin network is, you'd literally have to nuke the world with an EMP to shut down Bitcoin, and even that isn't a guarantee since there are ways you can protect electronics from EMPs.

I don’t have any links, but I believe somewhere there were talk of using short wave radio to broadcast the TX’s I know it was done on burst coin block chain. It’s on the block chain somewhere, but it’s been rebranded to Signum network signa is the coin. Burst-coin shortwave transaction The concept of "Burst-coin shortwave transaction" involves using shortwave radio frequencies to facilitate transactions in Burstcoin, a decentralized cryptocurrency. This approach aims to enhance the resilience and censorship resistance of cryptocurrency networks by bypassing traditional internet service providers (ISPs), which may be subject to censorship or disruptions, especially in politically oppressive or disaster-stricken regions. By utilizing shortwave radio, Burstcoin transactions can be broadcast without relying on centralized internet infrastructure, thereby increasing privacy and accessibility. This method is particularly advantageous in areas with unreliable internet connectivity or where governments impose strict controls on digital communications. The integration of radio-based transaction methods aligns with broader trends in the cryptocurrency space, exploring alternative communication technologies to ensure robust and secure transaction capabilities. https://www.coincenter.org/decentralizing-bitcoins-last-mile-with-mobile-mesh-networks/ https://blockonomi.com/bitcoin-transactions-radio/

Found some links here’s a couple of them https://thenextweb.com/news/off-grid-solar-powered-cryptocurrency And this was the transaction on at that time the burst network which is now been rebranded to Signum…. https://explorer.signum.network/tx/17490887355364942154