Shared History, Divergent Futures
Ethereum (ETH) and Ethereum Classic (ETC) originated from a single event, 'The DAO Hack', but now follow completely different paths based on opposing philosophies: 'pragmatic evolution' versus 'principled immutability'. This analysis deeply compares the technology, economic models, and ecosystems of both blockchains to explore their unique value propositions and future potential.
The Forking Point: The 2016 DAO Hack
The DAO Hack
A Test of Immutability
Ethereum (ETH)
Executed a 'hard fork' to recover funds
"Pragmatic Social Consensus"
Ethereum Classic (ETC)
Maintained the original chain
"Code is Law"
Core Value Proposition Comparison
We compare the fundamental differences between the two networks from four perspectives: philosophy, technology, ecosystem, and security model.
Quantitative Data Analysis
We visually compare the current state and fundamental strength of the two networks through objective data.
Key Metrics Comparison
Note the overwhelming difference in market cap and ecosystem size (TVL). (Logarithmic scale applied)
DAX Model Scorecard
A composite score of Growth, Value Accrual, and Momentum clearly distinguishes the fundamental strengths of each asset.
Scenarios & Investor Perspectives
How do different market participants interpret the same data? Select an investor type to explore their perspective.
Select an Investor Persona
Primary Focus: -
View on ETH: This shows which metrics each investor type prioritizes and how they interpret the data.
View on ETC: This helps understand how the two assets appeal to different market participants.
