BTC2019

This session will help you understand the implications of a hard fork, what exactly it means, and how it affects the average bitcoin and cryptocurrency user. This session is suitable for a non-technical crowd and will go over the differences between hard forks such as Bitcoin Cash, Bitcoin SV, and Ethereum Classic. You will get a thorough understanding of what replay attacks are and the various forms of replay protection that can and have been implemented to minimize the impact of hard forks. Most importantly, you will learn how to prevent possible loss of funds with proper pre- and post-fork precautions on various wallet types.

What will students learn?
You will learn the difference between soft forks, hard forks, and chain splits. Scholars will also learn how to prepare for and protect funds in the case of a fork. Scholars will also learn the economic incentives and motivations behind various types of forks.

This course is appropriate for people new to the industry, professionals, and aspiring developers who want to understand the basics of forks.

Prerequisite: none