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Web3 Fundamentals

This guide explains blockchain forks—when a cryptocurrency’s network splits—from why they happen to the real risks they pose. You’ll learn key security threats like replay attacks and study past forks to understand their impact. Most importantly, we provide clear steps to protect your assets, turning a complex technical event into a matter of personal financial safety.

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How forks happen and why users should care

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The Ledger & Consensus (The "Social Contract")

A blockchain is a shared digital ledger. Consensus is the agreement by all network participants to follow the same rules to maintain a single truth. Think of it as a global club's rulebook. The key rules are:

How to verify transactions.
How to add new data.
What makes the data valid? This "social contract" of following the same protocol is what creates trust and a unified record without a central authority.

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How forks happen and why users should care

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What is the primary purpose of consensus in a blockchain?

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