If a Hard Fork Occurs on a Public Blockchain Software

question 14

Multiple Choice

If a hard fork occurs on a public blockchain software and 20 running nodes choose not to update, what can be said about those 20 nodes?

• A) They are effectually now operating on a different blockchain network than the nodes that updated
• B) They are considered "out of compliance"
• C) They are flagged for removal from the network and can no longer collect fees
• D) They are unable to achieve consensus

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