Ethereum Classic: Unraveling Blockchain Integrity Through Decentralized Ledgers and Immutable Transactions

Fouad Sabry

Aug 2025 · Colored Coins Book 9 · One Billion Knowledgeable

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Discover how Ethereum Classic fits into the wider blockchain revolution in Ethereum Classic, a part of the Colored Coins series by Fouad Sabry. This book unpacks one of the most influential blockchain projects born from ideological commitment to decentralization. It’s a mustread for anyone intrigued by political science through the lens of technological sovereignty and economic freedom.

Chapters Brief Overview:

1: Ethereum Classic: Explore the origins, philosophy, and decentralized vision of Ethereum Classic.

2: Solidity: Understand how Ethereum Classic uses Solidity to bring trustless contracts to life.

3: Smart contract: Learn how smart contracts are the backbone of decentralized logic on Ethereum Classic.

4: Decentralized application: Examine how dApps run transparently and immutably on Ethereum Classic.

5: Proof of stake: Analyze the contrast between Ethereum Classic's PoW and other chains adopting PoS.

6: SegWit: Learn about SegWit’s impact and why Ethereum Classic remains resistant to certain upgrades.

7: Cryptocurrency wallet: Discover wallets that support Ethereum Classic and secure digital ownership.

8: Cryptocurrency: Trace the evolution of cryptocurrencies and Ethereum Classic's role in the ecosystem.

9: Nervos Network: Compare Nervos’ layered architecture with Ethereum Classic’s singlelayer approach.

10: Bitcoin Cash: Discover how ideological splits, like that of Bitcoin Cash, parallel Ethereum Classic’s story.

11: Litecoin: See how Litecoin’s innovations and Ethereum Classic’s principles intersect in crypto history.

12: The DAO: Dive into the DAO hack that led to Ethereum Classic’s birth and its significance in blockchain ethics.

13: Decentralized autonomous organization: Explore DAOs and how Ethereum Classic supports their development.

14: Blockchain: Understand blockchain fundamentals and how Ethereum Classic preserves their core values.

15: Gavin Wood: Learn about Gavin Wood’s contributions to Ethereum and the context for Ethereum Classic.

16: Fork (blockchain): Unpack the nature of blockchain forks and Ethereum Classic’s historic split.

17: Monero: Contrast Monero’s privacy focus with Ethereum Classic’s emphasis on immutability.

18: Bitcoin: Trace the influence of Bitcoin’s original values on Ethereum Classic’s uncompromising ethos.

19: Doublespending: Discover how Ethereum Classic protects against doublespending through proofofwork.

20: Ethereum: Explore Ethereum’s path postfork and how it diverged from Ethereum Classic's vision.

21: Vitalik Buterin: Consider Vitalik’s role and the diverging philosophies postDAO between Ethereum and Classic.

This book bridges blockchain with political science, offering insight into how decentralized systems challenge traditional institutions. Whether you’re a student, academic, developer, or crypto hobbyist, Ethereum Classic equips you with the knowledge to understand not only how blockchains work—but why they matter.

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