Ethereum Classic
Crypto Overview
Overview
Ethereum Classic (ETC) is a continuation of the original Ethereum blockchain that maintains the principle of 'code is law.' It emerged following the 2016 DAO hack and subsequent Ethereum hard fork, with ETC maintaining the original, unaltered blockchain.
Purpose and Utility
Ethereum Classic serves as a decentralized platform for smart contracts and decentralized applications (dApps). It maintains the original vision of providing an immutable blockchain where smart contracts run exactly as programmed without possibility of downtime, censorship, or third-party interference.
Current Usage and Adoption
The platform maintains active development and has a dedicated community. While smaller than Ethereum's ecosystem, ETC continues to function as a smart contract platform with various dApps and projects built on it. The network secures itself through proof-of-work mining, providing a way for miners to participate in network security and receive rewards.
Token Distribution and Governance
ETC has no pre-mine, no ICO, and no central authority controlling its development. The token distribution is considered fair, with coins only created through mining rewards. This aligns well with principles of transparency and fairness in Islamic finance.
Development Activity
The platform maintains regular updates through various development teams. Core development continues through multiple independent groups, demonstrating ongoing commitment to the platform's technological advancement.
Crypto Impact
To assign a comfort level investing in Ethereum Classic from a halal perspective we need to determine whether it has a net positive or negative impact.
Towards this end, the table below is used to tally all the positive and negative considerations our members can think of related to Ethereum Classic.
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