If you’ve been mining cryptocurrency or investing in crypto for some time, you may have heard of a cryptocurrency fork. But how to fork a cryptocurrency is not something that most people understand. A ...
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What is a Fork in Crypto?

The Definition of a Fork in Blockchain A fork in blockchain refers to a change in a cryptocurrency’s underlying code or network. In simple terms, it’s an update to a blockchain’s rules and protocols.
Hard forks create new cryptocurrencies, sometimes splitting communities. Soft forks update features while maintaining compatibility. Investors should track forks to understand potential impacts on ...
After three successful trials on the Holesky, Sepolia and Hoodi testnet, Ethereum’s Fusaka hardfork will go live on mainnet on December 3. Vitalik Buterin unveiled his new Beast Mode wardrobe ...
Fefe Demeny explains what a blockchain is, a digital ledger that has revolutionized the world of finance due to its decentralized model. Imagine a notebook that everyone in the world can see but no ...
The Chang hard fork marks the beginning of the Voltaire era, introducing decentralized governance mechanisms. On Sept. 1 at 9:44 pm UTC, the Cardano blockchain completed its Chang upgrade at block ...
Hard forks and easier access to GPU computing hold the potential to alleviate developers’ work, which can offset the increased complexity of writing code and the ever-growing demand for compute power.
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