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Satoshi explains the v0.1.0 thread bug that orphaned Trammell's blocks, answers the CPU-power question via SHA-256 linearity, and offers to send coins.
Trammell provides his IP address for Satoshi to send coins, explains the proof-hashes group is open for posting, discusses Bitcoin's early vulnerability, and compares mining to a roulette wheel.
Trammell's detailed security analysis of Bitcoin's send-to-IP feature, identifying MITM vulnerabilities including ARP poisoning and ISP-level interception. Recommends always using Bitcoin addresses.
Satoshi responds to Trammell's MITM analysis by classifying attacks into two types (chain-of-communication vs. anyone on the Internet), proposes a combined IP+address fix, and notes wallet encryption.
Trammell argues Bitcoin addresses are more secure than IP-based sending since they verify through multiple channels. He proposes an address-advertisement toggle and reports an exit socket bug.
Satoshi informs Trammell that bugs are fixed in v0.1.3 and offers to send him some coins via the send-to-IP feature, one of the earliest known direct Bitcoin transfers.