Quote from: Assiduous on September 05, 2025, 05:25:30 AM

Bitcoin Cash, Bitcoin SV, and Bitcoin Gold have already proven that while copying Bitcoin’s code is easy, copying its network and the trust built around it is impossible. The market has also given its verdict.

Meanwhile, instead of splitting Bitcoin, builders have turned their focus toward Layer-2 and sidechains. Forking is no longer seen as a solution — it feels more like a distraction.

Yes. L2s and sidechains is where the money is. Besides that, many investors shifted their attention into blockchains with smart contract capabilities. So hard forks would be very unpopular. At least, for now. Back in the day, forks were a way for developers and whales to get "free money" with their existing holdings. Exchanges noticed their schemes, and went as far as being "picky" when listing forks within their platforms.

With forks having little support from exchanges, they ultimately faded away into oblivion. Only Bitcoin Cash is around, but it's still widely unpopular. I wouldn't worry about a new fork for a very long time.