DeFi Intel

Ethereum Classic chain

Chain · PageRank 0.0008

Also known as: ETC

Overview

Ethereum Classic is a decentralized, open-source blockchain platform that supports smart contracts. It was created in 2016 following a hard fork of the Ethereum network after the DAO incident. It operates on a proof-of-work consensus mechanism.

Within the DeFi Intel graph, Ethereum Classic connects to 1 tracked entity, most strongly to Ethereum.

Relations

Top connections in the DeFi Intel knowledge graph (confidence-weighted, 1 of 1 total).

RelationConnected entityConfidence
forked_fromEthereum90%

Frequently asked questions

What is Ethereum Classic?

Ethereum Classic is a decentralized, open-source blockchain platform that supports smart contracts.

How was Ethereum Classic created?

Ethereum Classic was created in 2016 following a hard fork of the Ethereum network after the DAO incident.

What consensus mechanism does Ethereum Classic use?

Ethereum Classic operates on a proof-of-work consensus mechanism.