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There is another reason which makes mining bitcoins on Mars impossible. Too big lag, up to tens of minutes. It is OK for regular using but not OK for mining.

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Bitcoin getting even more fun. Interplanetary competition which one is the longer chain...

What if you build that into the protocol? Having to set up on Mars in order to double-spend something would make it rather difficult for most people.

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