Ethereum Classic (ETC) represents the initial Ethereum (ETH) blockchain, which was introduced in July 2015. Primarily, it serves as a smart contract platform, enabling the hosting and facilitation of decentralized applications (DApps). Its native currency is ETC. Since its inception, Ethereum Classic has aimed to establish its distinct identity from Ethereum, as the technical trajectories of the two networks have progressively diverged over time. Ethereum Classic's primary objective initially revolved around upholding the integrity of the existing Ethereum blockchain following a significant hacking incident that resulted in the theft of 3.6 million ETH.