Fork (Bifurcation)

Change or update to a blockchain protocol that creates two possible routes.

What is it? - Dummies

When the blockchain is divided into two different paths, such as when you choose a different route on a map.

What is it? - PRO

A fork is a modification of a blockchain protocol that can be temporary or permanent, generating a divergence in the block history and potentially creating two independent chains (hard fork) or compatible changes (soft fork).

Key points

Hard fork creates incompatible strings.

Soft fork is backward compatible.

Used for updates or resolving conflicts.

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Sales and disadvantages

Advantages:

It allows for improvements and corrections.
It promotes innovation and governance.

Disadvantages:

It can cause division in the community.
Risk of confusion and duplication of assets.

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