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# The machinery behind the coins
Tagged "forks"
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What Happens During a Chain Split
When part of the network refuses an upgrade, two chains exist and every holder owns coins on both. The mechanics are stranger than the summaries suggest.
consensus and blocks · Sep 9, 2026 · 3 min