X @Nick Szabo

Security Considerations - Discouraging, ignoring, or encouraging actions related to security all send signals, regardless of their actual effectiveness [1] - Physical security measures, like door locks, deter most opportunistic threats, even if they don't stop determined attackers [1] - The focus is often on "locked-door" security or traffic signs, rather than absolute security, especially in areas like mempool and relay policy [2] - The inability to stop all attackers shouldn't prevent efforts to mitigate common behaviors that could harm node operators or the network [2] Network Policy - Discussions around mempool and relay policy are more about guiding behavior than ensuring strong security [2] - Alternative methods, even if weak, can send a signal and deter unwanted behavior [2]