# Ethereum Classic **Published by:** [Andre](https://paragraph.com/@ethereum-vitalya/) **Published on:** 2023-04-12 **URL:** https://paragraph.com/@ethereum-vitalya/ethereum-classic ## Content https://opensea.io/assets/0xb771b9Bf4024Bf33594FDbbc85D529581F9dE739/1 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. ## Publication Information - [Andre](https://paragraph.com/@ethereum-vitalya/): Publication homepage - [All Posts](https://paragraph.com/@ethereum-vitalya/): More posts from this publication - [RSS Feed](https://api.paragraph.com/blogs/rss/@ethereum-vitalya): Subscribe to updates