Term

Chain Split

A permanent divergence into two or more incompatible blockchain histories.

Type:

blockchain

governance

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

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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)

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A cryptocurrency designed for peer-to-peer electronic cash transactions.

cryptocurrency

Bitcoin (BTC)

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Bitcoin (BTC) is the first and most secure peer-to-peer electronic cash system, underpinned by blockchain technology.

cryptocurrency

btc

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