Blockchain Forking

Lesson in the Blockchain Roadmap · Stage 4: Smart Contracts

Last updated 14 September 2026

What is Blockchain Forking?

Blockchain forking happens when a blockchain diverges into two or more separate chains. This typically occurs when there's a change to the blockchain's protocol or software, and not all nodes agree on or adopt the new rules. As a result, some nodes continue following the old rules, while others follow the new ones, leading to the creation of parallel blockchains that evolve independently.

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Can I learn Blockchain Forking in Hindi?

This lesson is written in English. Once you sign in, open it in the interactive course and ask the AI tutor to explain Blockchain Forking in Hindi or Hinglish. The tutor answers from this lesson’s own text, so it stays on the syllabus, and it runs on your own Google, OpenAI or Anthropic key.

Is this Blockchain Forking tutorial for beginners?

It is lesson 44 of 127 in the free Blockchain roadmap, in stage 4, Smart Contracts. If you are new to Blockchain, start from stage 1 and come back here in order; if you already know the earlier stages, this lesson stands on its own.