The 2016 Ethereum hard fork left us with two distinct Ethereum chains. While the main Ethereum chain dwarfs Ethereum Classic in terms of market cap, ETC has sustained its position as a significant actor in the broader blockchain ecosystem. ETC’s recent listing on Coinbase demonstrates its credibility as a significant industry player.
We’re joined by Anthony Lusardi, Director of the Ethereum Classic Cooperative, an organization who’s goal is to promote the development of the Ethereum Classic Network. Similarly to other industry organizations, The Cooperative invests in core development of the ETC blockchain, community building, marketing, and brand awareness.
Topics covered in this episode:

Anthony’s background and how he became involved in the crypto community
The Ethereum Classic Cooperative and the goals of the organization
What the ETC ecosystem looks like two years after the fork
The people and companies contributing to the project and building on the platform
The overlap and friction points with the broader Ethereum community
ETC’s unique value proposition as a blockchain platform
SputnikVM as an alternative to the Ethereum Virtual Machine
The potential attack vectors on ETC, including 51% attacks
Why the ETC community stands behind Proof-of-Work
The Cooperative’s plans to remain relevant and the project’s development roadmap

Episode links:

Ethereum Classic Cooperative Website
Ethereum Classic Website
Crypto51: Cost of a 51% Attack for Different Cryptocurrencies
@eth_classic on Twitter

This episode is hosted by Sébastien Couture and Sunny Aggarwal. Show notes and listening options: epicenter.tv/244