If There is an Answer to Selfish Mining, Braiding Could Be It ByTimothy SohnPRO INVESTOR Updated: 16 September 2021 DisclosureWe sometimes use affiliate links in our content, when clicking on those we might receive a commission – at no extra cost to you. By using this website you agree to our terms and conditions and privacy policy. (Bitcoin Magazine) – Centralization of mining pools is often considered one of the biggest problems Bitcoin faces. Only a handful of pools typically control well over half of all hash power on the network, and there is little indication this trend will reverse anytime soon.