Are there any other platforms or tools beside TestNet where I can simulate and analyze various attacks like double spending (finney/block withholding attacks etc.)?
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Do you know about regtest mode? – Nate Eldredge Feb 16 '15 at 6:43
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Yes, i know about regtest . It is somewhat similar to testnet except that it allows faster generation of blocks. What i am looking for is a tool that can help me model various attacks like >50% , selfish mining and so on. – Sadia Khalil Feb 16 '15 at 7:04
The regtest operational mode of bitcoind is not as similar to testnet as you might think. The regtest mode offers you a totally local Bitcoin blockchain which is easily controlled by your local bitcoind with low difficulty. According to this post, it is furthermore possible to build a network out of multiple local bitcoind instances, such that you have a local Bitcoin network of your own.
You can control this network freely, but you can only simulate behavior that bitcoind allows you to assume. I am not aware of whether or not this is sufficient for your cases. If not, you could maybe try to fork bitcoind and somehow add the behavior you want to achieve...
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Not sure if a regression testing mode (regtest) should be used, see en.bitcoin.it/wiki/Running_Bitcoin. Rolling out a private Bitcoin network "isolated from the Internet" could be used to provide an environment for stimulating and monitoring attacks. – skaht Feb 16 '15 at 17:08
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1So will it be possible to simulate attacks like 51% on regtest mode ? – Sadia Khalil Feb 17 '15 at 5:04
