# Ethereum Classic

By [Andre](https://paragraph.com/@ethereum-vitalya) · 2023-04-12

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Ethereum Classic is a decentralized blockchain platform that runs on the original Ethereum chain. It was created after a hard fork of the Ethereum network in 2016. Ethereum Classic's native cryptocurrency is ETC, which is used for transactions and staking. Ethereum Classic has gained popularity among users who prefer the original Ethereum chain and want to support a decentralized and censorship-resistant blockchain.

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*Originally published on [Andre](https://paragraph.com/@ethereum-vitalya/ethereum-classic)*