In software development, a fork or bifurcation is understood as the creation of a project in a different direction from the main or official project by using existing source code.
A major protocol update that forces all users to switch to new software if they want to continue using the same blockchain. ... A hard fork can originate two types of chains (the original and the new one) giving rise to two different networks and currencies.
In software development, a fork or bifurcation is understood as the creation of a project in a different direction from the main or official project by using existing source code.
A major protocol update that forces all users to switch to new software if they want to continue using the same blockchain. ... A hard fork can originate two types of chains (the original and the new one) giving rise to two different networks and currencies.