Blockchain profile
Ethereum Classic ETC
Ethereum Classic is a public smart-contract blockchain from the historical Ethereum ecosystem. Crypto traders and users track it for ETC, blocks, fees, transactions, EVM-compatible applications, hashrate and data visible through explorers.
Neutral information, not financial advice. Updated : 2026-06-15
Key characteristics
- Native asset: ETC, used to pay transaction fees, interact with smart contracts and transfer value on the network.
- EVM compatibility: Ethereum Classic runs smart contracts and applications close to the Ethereum environment, with its own network parameters.
- Proof-of-work consensus: block production relies on mining, with monetary policy and rules documented by the Ethereum Classic ecosystem.
Use cases and ecosystem
- Smart contracts: deploying and interacting with EVM-compatible applications, tokens and tools supported by the network.
- Market tracking: monitoring ETC price, blocks, fees, transactions, hashrate, contracts and addresses through explorers and crypto dashboards.
- Development: clients, documentation, RPC, libraries and open-source repositories related to Ethereum Classic.
Consensus and security
Ethereum Classic relies on proof-of-work consensus. Security depends on hashrate, node distribution, software clients, confirmations used by services, upgrades and wallet practices.
Fees and performance
Ethereum Classic fees vary with demand, gas used by transactions or smart contracts, network parameters and wallets. Real-world costs should be checked at time of use.