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Ethereum Classic After a loophole was exploited by a hacker on June 17th, 2016, resulting in millions of stolen Ether, Ethereum forked to a new chain that aimed to remedy the damages from the hack. Ethereum Classic is the continuation of the original Ethereum blockchain - the classic version.
Last Updated Time: 2026-06-12 05:52:40
Real-Time Market Data
Ethereum Classic（ETC）
$7.29+7.11%
24h Volume
$37.85M
MC
$1.15B
Circulating Supply
$157.07M
Total Supply
$210.70M
Knowledge Graph
Ethereum Classic（ETC）
Historical Data
30-Day Price Trend Chart
Date | Open price | Upper Price | Lower Price | Close price | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2026-06-06 | $7.26 | $7.28 | $6.55 | $6.78 | -0.06% |
2026-06-07 | $6.80 | $6.87 | $6.46 | $6.79 | +0.00% |
2026-06-08 | $6.79 | $7.16 | $6.79 | $7.10 | +0.04% |
2026-06-09 | $7.10 | $7.21 | $6.98 | $7.11 | +0.00% |
2026-06-10 | $6.95 | $7.08 | $6.82 | $7.07 | 0.00% |
2026-06-11 | $7.07 | $7.18 | $6.80 | $7.13 | -0.02% |
2026-06-12 | $7.13 | $7.39 | $6.80 | $7.31 | +0.02% |
Price prediction
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Fiat | ETC | Exchange |
|---|---|---|
 USD | 1 | 7.291 |
 MXN | 1 | 125.7307 |
 ZAR | 1 | 118.5123 |
 IQD | 1 | 9,543.193 |
 TWD | 1 | 230.3924 |
 DOP | 1 | 427.0235 |
Fiat | ETC | Exchange |
|---|---|---|
 MYR | 1 | 29.65472 |
 UYU | 1 | 294.3955 |
 GEL | 1 | 19.32117 |
 MAD | 1 | 67.59563 |
 OMR | 1 | 2.803390 |
 SEK | 1 | 68.84601 |
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Ethereum Classic (ETC) FAQ
Both Ethereum (ETH) and Ethereum Classic (ETC) originated from the same blockchain, but diverged after the 2016 "DAO Hack." Ethereum (ETH) is the version that chose to reverse the blockchain to recover stolen funds, demonstrating a philosophy of social consensus and flexibility. Ethereum Classic (ETC), conversely, represents the original, immutable chain, adhering strictly to the "Code is Law" principle, meaning transactions, once recorded, are irreversible, even in cases of exploits. This fundamental philosophical difference dictates many subsequent technical and ecosystem divergences.
Yes, Ethereum Classic (ETC) has a fixed monetary policy similar to Bitcoin, with a defined supply cap. The total maximum supply of ETC tokens is set at approximately 210.7 million. This contrasts with Ethereum (ETH), which currently does not have a hard cap on its total supply, though it employs a burn mechanism to manage inflation. ETC's capped supply is a deliberate design choice reflecting its commitment to scarcity and a predictable economic model.
No, you cannot stake Ethereum Classic (ETC). While Ethereum (ETH) transitioned to a Proof of Stake (PoS) consensus mechanism, ETC remains steadfastly committed to Proof of Work (PoW). This means the ETC network is secured by miners who use specialized hardware to solve complex cryptographic puzzles, rather than by validators staking tokens. Users interested in participating in network security on ETC do so through mining, not staking.
Yes, you can mine Ethereum Classic (ETC) using equipment previously utilized for Ethereum (ETH) mining. Following ETH's "Merge" to Proof of Stake, many miners redirected their existing hardware, such as GPUs and ASICs, to ETC. This is possible because Ethereum Classic employs the Etchash algorithm, which is a variant of the Ethash algorithm previously used by Ethereum. This compatibility made ETC a natural choice for miners seeking to continue their operations after ETH's transition.
Ethereum Classic (ETC) has indeed faced 51% attacks in its past, where malicious actors temporarily gained control of more than half of the network's mining power. To enhance its security and mitigate future risks, the network implemented the Modified Exponential Subjective Scoring (MESS) protocol. MESS significantly increases the cost and difficulty for attackers to perform large-scale reorganizations of the blockchain, making 51% attacks less economically viable and more challenging to execute successfully, thereby improving the network's overall resilience.
