Explain the Concept of “Forking” a Protocol after a Contentious Governance Vote.
Forking is the creation of a new, separate version of a blockchain protocol, typically in response to a major disagreement or contentious governance decision. If a significant portion of the community disagrees with a vote, they can copy the code, modify it, and launch a new chain, carrying their assets and continuing the protocol under new rules.
Glossar
Contentious Governance
Conflict ⎊ Contentious Governance refers to a state within a decentralized autonomous organization (DAO) where significant disagreement exists among token holders regarding the strategic direction or technical implementation of the underlying protocol.
Protocol Design
Consideration ⎊ Protocol design in cryptocurrency and derivatives refers to the architectural and economic choices made when creating a blockchain network or a decentralized application.