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I’ve been getting more into blockchain tech and keep coming across “hard forks” and “soft forks.” I get that they’re changes to the protocol, but what’s the real difference between the two? And why do they even happen?
Great question—it can definitely be confusing at first. In simple terms, a soft fork is a backward-compatible update. It changes the rules slightly but still lets older nodes recognize the new blocks. On the other hand, a hard fork is a complete rule change that splits the chain—nodes that don’t upgrade can’t interact with the updated ones anymore, leading to two separate blockchains.
Hard forks are often controversial (like when Bitcoin Cash split off from Bitcoin), while soft forks are more like routine updates. If you’re curious about the real-world implications, consensus issues, and examples, this article on blockchain forks https://paybis.com/blog/hard-fork-vs-soft-fork/ does a great job breaking it down in practical terms. Helped me a lot when I was starting out!Do you think hard forks are sometimes the best way to foster innovation, or are they causing the Wacky Flip blockchain community to split and lose confidence in the stability of the network?
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