Term
Chain Split
A permanent divergence into two or more incompatible blockchain histories.
Type:
blockchain
governance
1
definition
Chain splits occur after contentious changes when communities and miners adopt different rule sets. Each chain continues independently, creating separate assets and histories.
Related Terms
Fork
→A fork is a divergence in a blockchain that results in two or more separate paths, often due to changes in consensus rules or protocol updates.
blockchain
event
Bitcoin Cash (BCH)
→A cryptocurrency designed for peer-to-peer electronic cash transactions.
cryptocurrency
Bitcoin (BTC)
→Bitcoin (BTC) is the first and most secure peer-to-peer electronic cash system, underpinned by blockchain technology.
cryptocurrency
btc
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