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What is a "hard fork" in blockchain terminology?

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The correct answer is A) A protocol change that is not backward-compatible, requiring all nodes to upgrade or risk creating a separate chain

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Correct Answer

A protocol change that is not backward-compatible, requiring all nodes to upgrade or risk creating a separate chain

Explanation

A hard fork introduces incompatible changes; nodes that don't upgrade follow the old rules, potentially splitting the network into two separate chains (e.g., Bitcoin/Bitcoin Cash).

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