Ethereum Classic — Between Legacy and Lifeline
Ethereum Classic ( $ETC ) — the chain that never forked — continues to hold its ground as the original Proof-of-Work Ethereum, with a hard-capped supply of 210.7M tokens.
Current price: $15.70
For years, $ETC has survived on its core ethos — “Code is Law.”
But its future now hinges on one defining upgrade: Olympia.
Olympia would channel gas fees into a DAO-controlled treasury, creating a self-funded ecosystem.
If executed well, every transaction could power new development, client upgrades, and stronger security — transforming ETC from a frozen relic into a living, self-sustaining network.
Still, challenges run deep.
A history of 51% attacks continues to cloud its security reputation, and the loss of USDT support in 2025 dealt a major liquidity blow.
Developer activity remains thin, leaving the chain at risk of stagnation.
Right now, $ETC stands at a crossroads — revival or irrelevance.
If Olympia succeeds, it could mark the rebirth of one of crypto’s oldest chains.
If not, it may remain the smartest proof that ideology alone can’t sustain adoption.
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