"A fork in blockchain refers to a divergence in the blockchain protocol or ledger, typically resulting from a change in the rules or software"

There are two main types of forks which are:

1. Planned Forks (Protocol Upgrades):

i). Occur intentionally when developers update the blockchain software.

ii). Can be soft (backward-compatible) or hard (not backward-compatible).

2. Unplanned Forks (Chain Splits):

i). Happen when nodes in the network temporarily disagree due to latency or errors.

ii). Usually resolved quickly, with the longest valid chain becoming the main one.

Key Reasons for Forks:

1. To add new features.

2. To fix security vulnerabilities.

3. To reverse transactions (e.g., after a major hack).

4. Community disagreements (e.g., Bitcoin vs. Bitcoin Cash).

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