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Ethereum Classic

“Can the original Ethereum chain maintain relevance as an immutable, proof-of-work smart contract platform for decentralized finance and stablecoin infrastructure?”

Founded2016
HQDecentralized (no HQ)
IndustryFintech / Crypto
The story

Ethereum Classic is the original Ethereum blockchain that continued without the DAO hard fork reversal in 2016. It maintains a proof-of-work consensus mechanism and has a fixed monetary policy. The network has pursued embedded finance integrations, most notably via Brale for stablecoin issuance on its chain.

Last 12 months
2024-01
Product timeline
2016
Ethereum Classic emerged as the original Ethereum chain following the DAO hard fork, preserving the immutable ledger.· pivot
The stack
1 layer disclosed in Ethereum Classic’s embedded-finance stack
Crypto
Brale
Accounting gap: none

Ethereum Classic — frequently asked

Which crypto provider does Ethereum Classic use?

Ethereum Classic's crypto products run on Brale.

Where is Ethereum Classic headquartered?

Ethereum Classic is founded in 2016 and headquartered in Decentralized (no HQ).

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