The Monero (XMR) community is actively discussing potential overhauls to its Proof-of-Work (PoW) consensus mechanism to bolster defenses against 51% attacks. This action comes in response to a recently successful 51% attack perpetrated by the Qubic mining pool, raising concerns about network security. Cointelegraph reports that several solutions are being explored. These include strategies for mining localization, aiming to distribute mining power more evenly across the network. Another proposal involves switching to a merged mining algorithm, which would allow Monero to leverage the security of another blockchain's mining network. Finally, the community is considering adopting Dash's ChainLocks solution, a mechanism designed to prevent 51% attacks by quickly locking in the first block seen on the network. These measures aim to secure the Monero network and prevent future exploitation. ```

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