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Build on Ethereum Classic

The only Proof-of-Work blockchain with native EVM smart contracts — and the largest PoW smart contract platform by network hashrate. A production-grade infrastructure layer for developers, miners, and institutional participants operating at the intersection of cryptographic security and programmable finance.

Developers

Full EVM compatibility — every framework, library, and IDE that targets Ethereum works on ETC without modification. Set Chain ID 61, point your RPC at etc.rivet.link, and deploy. No forks, no modifications, no bridge risk.

Miners

The only Proof-of-Work blockchain with native smart contracts. ETChash supports both ASIC and GPU hardware, absorbing significant Ethereum mining infrastructure post-Merge. Contribute to the network's security budget and earn block rewards.

Institutions

A regulated digital asset ecosystem with Grayscale trust products since 2017, institutional custody at Fireblocks, Coinbase Custody, and BitGo, and 300+ active markets across 20+ exchanges. Positioned as a digital commodity under pending CLARITY Act classification.

Infrastructure

50+ wallet integrations, 300+ exchange markets, and EVM-native bridge and oracle architecture. ETC's global exchange coverage and PoW compliance posture make it the infrastructure integration target for the multi-chain ecosystem.

Network Configuration

Production RPC endpoints, chain IDs, and explorer URLs for Ethereum Classic mainnet (Chain 61) and Mordor testnet (Chain 63). Drop-in configuration for MetaMask, Hardhat, Foundry, and any EVM-compatible toolchain. Both networks run Proof-of-Work consensus under the Spiral EVM specification, with the Olympia upgrade pending activation on both chains.

ETC MainnetChain 61

Chain ID
61
Currency
ETC
RPC
https://etc.rivet.link
Consensus
Proof-of-Work
EVM
SpiralShanghai
Next Upgrade
OlympiaFusaka

Mordor TestnetChain 63

Chain ID
63
Currency
METC
RPC
https://rpc.mordor.etccooperative.org
Consensus
Proof-of-Work
EVM
SpiralShanghai
Next Upgrade
OlympiaFusaka

Developer Tooling

Ethereum Classic tracks the Ethereum EVM specification, which means the full Ethereum development toolchain works on ETC without modification. Hardhat, Foundry, ethers.js, viem, wagmi — every major tool connects with a single configuration parameter. Set Chain ID to 61, point your RPC at etc.rivet.link, and deploy.

Smart Contract Development

Hardhat

Docs →

Industry-standard development environment for compiling, testing, and deploying Solidity contracts.

chainId: 61 in hardhat.config.ts

Foundry

Docs →

Blazing fast Rust-based toolchain: forge, cast, anvil. Write tests in Solidity.

--rpc-url https://etc.rivet.link --chain 61

Remix IDE

Docs →

Browser-based Solidity IDE with built-in compiler, debugger, and deployment tools.

Deploy → Injected Provider (MetaMask on Chain 61)

Client Libraries

ethers.js v6

Docs →

Complete JavaScript library for Ethereum interaction. Wallet management, contract calls, event listening.

new JsonRpcProvider("https://etc.rivet.link")

TypeScript-first Ethereum library. Type-safe contract interactions, ENS, transaction management.

defineChain({ id: 61, name: "Ethereum Classic", ... })

web3.js v4

Docs →

The original JavaScript Ethereum library. Broad ecosystem support and plugin architecture.

new Web3("https://etc.rivet.link")

React hooks for Ethereum. Type-safe wallet connections, contract interactions, and chain management.

chains: [ethereumClassic]

RainbowKit

Docs →

Beautiful wallet connection UI for React. Supports 100+ wallets with a polished connect flow.

chains: [ethereumClassic]

Scaffold-ETH 2

Docs →

Full-stack dApp starter with Next.js, Hardhat, and wagmi. Rapid prototyping for EVM chains.

targetNetworks: [chains.ethereumClassic]

thirdweb SDK

Docs →

All-in-one Web3 development platform. Deploy contracts, build frontends, manage wallets.

chain: defineChain(61)

Wallets

Ledger

Hardware Wallet
Docs →

Secure ETC storage with Ledger Nano S Plus and Nano X. Industry-leading cold storage.

Trezor

Hardware Wallet
Docs →

ETC support on Trezor Model T and Trezor Safe. Open-source firmware.

MetaMask

Docs →

Browser wallet. Add ETC as a custom network with Chain ID 61 and the Rivet RPC endpoint.

Trust Wallet

Docs →

Mobile wallet with native ETC support. No custom network configuration required.

Multi-chain browser wallet with built-in transaction simulation and security checks.

Exodus

Docs →

Desktop + mobile wallet with native ETC support and built-in exchange. Available on desktop, mobile, and browser.

Infrastructure

High-availability RPC provider for Ethereum Classic. Free tier available.

https://etc.rivet.link

Blockscout

Docs →

Open-source block explorer with full API. Contract verification, token tracking, analytics.

https://etc.blockscout.com

Testing & Security

Slither

Docs →

Static analysis framework by Trail of Bits. Detects vulnerabilities, optimizes gas, and suggests improvements.

Mythril

Docs →

Symbolic execution engine for EVM bytecode. Finds reentrancy, integer overflow, and access control issues.

Echidna

Docs →

Property-based fuzzer for smart contracts. Write invariants in Solidity and let Echidna find violations.

ETC is supported by 50+ wallet applications across hardware, browser, mobile, and desktop. See the full list at ethereumclassic.org.

Developer Resources

The full breadth of Ethereum development infrastructure — client libraries, on-chain analytics, governance tooling, and protocol documentation — configured for Ethereum Classic. Same EVM specification, same standards, same developer experience. Everything you need to ship on ETC is already familiar.

Client Implementations

Multi-client architecture eliminates single points of failure at the protocol layer. Independent implementations in distinct languages, maintained by separate teams, ensure the network can withstand the discontinuation or compromise of any single codebase. Fukuii, Core-Geth, and ETC compatibility plugins for Besu, Erigon, Go-Ethereum, and Nethermind provide implementation diversity without fragmenting the ecosystem.

Fukuii

PrimaryOlympia Client

Scala

Purpose-built for Ethereum Classic, an independent implementation designed from the ground up for performance, security, and protocol parity. Primary client for the Olympia upgrade.

View on GitHub →

Core-Geth

Go

Maintained

The established ETC mainnet client, continuing in a maintenance role through the Olympia upgrade and beyond. Go-based implementation with broad infrastructure support.

View on GitHub →

ETC Plugins

Plugins

ETC compatibility layers for Besu, Erigon, Go-Ethereum, and Nethermind bring Ethereum Classic support to the broader Ethereum client ecosystem without maintaining full forks.

View all clients →

Mining

213.0TH/s

Network Hashrate

ETChash

Mining Algorithm

GPU + ASIC

Compatible Hardware

Ethereum Classic is the only EVM-compatible chain secured by Proof-of-Work. When Ethereum transitioned to Proof-of-Stake, ETC absorbed the majority of the ETHash mining ecosystem — including established ASIC manufacturers like Bitmain and Jasminer. ETChash supports both ASIC efficiency for commercial-grade operations and GPU accessibility for global participation, decentralizing hashrate across geographies and reducing supply chain risk. Run fukuii to participate in block production and earn ETC rewards.

Secure the network, earn block rewards.

Network Hashrate

Mining Equipment

ETChash supports dedicated ASIC hardware and consumer GPU rigs, distributing hashrate across a broad base of independent operators. ASIC efficiency enables commercial-scale operations; GPU accessibility brings in global retail miners — together diversifying the security budget and reducing single-vendor supply chain risk.

ASIC Miners

Antminer E11 (9 GH/s)

V2 (10 GH/s)

Jasminer

Website →

X16-P (5.8 GH/s)

EZ100 Pro (15.5 GH/s)

Anexminer

Website →

ET7 (6 GH/s)

GPU Mining

GeForce RTX series, high-performance ETChash mining with CUDA cores

Radeon RX series, competitive ETChash performance and efficiency

Arc series GPUs, with emerging ETChash support

Mining Pools

Active ETChash mining pools contributing to Ethereum Classic's security budget. Pool selection affects expected earnings variance, payout frequency, and infrastructure dependence. Hashrate is estimated from recent block attribution — larger pools appear at the top.

PoolFeeTypeHashrate · 213.0 TH/s
f2pool.com1%PPS
107.35 TH/s
2miners.com1%PPLNS
54.96 TH/s
k1pool.com1%RBPPS
25.99 TH/s
antpool.com1.5%PPS
8.09 TH/s
gtpool.io1%PPLNS
6.82 TH/s
pool.kryptex.com1%PPS+
5.54 TH/s
viabtc.com2%PPLNS
2.56 TH/s
binance.com3%FPPS
1.28 TH/s
hiveon.net0%PPS+
l6pool.com0.3%
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poolin.com0%PPS+
emcd.io1.5%FPPS
herominers.com0.9%PROP
ntminerpool.com1%PPS+
woolypooly.com0.9%PPLNS
longpool.org1%PPLNS
dogpool.work1.25%PPS+
solopool.org1.5%SOLO
coolpool.top1%PPLNS
molepool.com1.5%SOLO
tpool.io0.9%FPPS
baikalmine.com0.75%PPS+
cloverpool.comPPLNS
okminer.com2%FPPS
666pool.com1%PPLNS
cruxpool.com1%PPS+
crazypool.org1%PPLNS
ethcore.ru0.5%SOLO
skypool.org1.5%PPS+
pool2mine.net0.5%PROP

Hashrate estimated from last ~500 blocks · miningpoolstats.stream

Payout types

PPS
Pay Per ShareFixed payout per valid share submitted, regardless of whether the pool finds a block. Variance-free for miners; pool bears the risk.
PPS+
Pay Per Share PlusPPS for the block reward, plus a proportional share of transaction fees. Slightly higher expected earnings than standard PPS.
FPPS
Full Pay Per SharePPS that includes an average of expected transaction fees in the per-share rate. Smooths fee income across all miners.
PPLNS
Pay Per Last N SharesPayout proportional to shares submitted in the most recent window. Rewards consistent miners and discourages pool-hopping.
PROP
ProportionalBlock reward split proportionally among miners who contributed shares to that specific block. Simple, but earnings vary with block luck.
RBPPS
Round-Based Pay Per SharePPS calculated per mining round (block-to-block). Combines the low-variance of PPS with round-scoped accounting.
SOLO
Solo Mining via PoolMiner receives the full block reward if they find a block; nothing if they don't. Pool provides infrastructure only. High variance.

Institutional Products & Market Access

Regulated entry points for institutional capital into the only Proof-of-Work smart contract platform. ETCG has offered compliant securities exposure since 2017, with an ETF conversion pipeline underway. As Bitcoin and Ethereum ETF issuers expand their digital asset product suites, ETC is positioned as the next Proof-of-Work digital commodity for regulated investment structures. Institutional custody, OTC execution, and 300+ exchange markets give professional allocators the infrastructure to build and manage compliant ETC positions at any scale.

Regulated Investment Products

The Grayscale Ethereum Classic Trust (ETCG) has provided regulated securities exposure since 2017, with an ETF conversion pipeline underway. As the Bitcoin and Ethereum ETF issuers — BlackRock, Fidelity, VanEck, 21Shares, and others — expand their digital asset product suites, ETC is positioned as the natural next Proof-of-Work digital commodity for trust and ETF structures.

ETCG · Est. 2017 · ETF Pipeline

Institutional Custody

Institutional-grade ETC custody from Fireblocks, Coinbase Custody, BitGo, Copper, and Bakkt. Multi-signature security, insurance coverage, and regulatory compliance for enterprise and fund managers.

Fireblocks · Coinbase Custody · BitGo · Copper · Bakkt

Global Exchange Coverage & OTC

300+ active markets across 20+ major global exchanges and every leading retail brokerage. For block-size positions, major OTC desks — Cumberland, Galaxy Digital, B2C2, and others — provide bilateral execution with direct settlement into regulated custody.

300+ Markets · 20+ Exchanges · OTC Available

Wallets, Exchanges & Infrastructure

ETC's global exchange coverage, deep spot liquidity, and EVM-native architecture make it the Proof-of-Work integration target for the multi-chain ecosystem. Recognized as a digital commodity in multiple jurisdictions, ETC gives infrastructure products — wallets, exchanges, bridges, oracles — access to a globally accessible and compliance-friendly asset with standard EVM tooling.

Wallets

ETC has native support across 50+ wallet applications — hardware (Ledger, Trezor), browser extensions (MetaMask, Rabby), and mobile (Trust Wallet, Exodus). EVM compatibility means any wallet that supports Ethereum can integrate ETC with a single chain configuration. No custom SDK, no protocol modifications.

50+ Wallets · Hardware · Browser · Mobile

Exchanges & Markets

300+ active markets across 20+ major global exchanges — Coinbase, Binance, Kraken, OKX, and every leading retail brokerage. ETC's Proof-of-Work consensus satisfies exchange compliance requirements in jurisdictions that draw a regulatory distinction between PoW and PoS assets, broadening the addressable market for listings and structured products.

300+ Markets · 20+ Exchanges · Tier-1 Coverage

Bridges & DEXes

EVM-native contract architecture supports standard bridge and decentralized exchange integrations without custom protocol modifications. ETCswap provides on-chain liquidity in V2 and V3. Cross-chain bridges connect ETC to the multi-chain ecosystem using the same messaging standards deployed across EVM-compatible networks.

EVM-Native · Standard Bridge Interfaces

Oracles & Data

ETC's long Proof-of-Work block history, full JSON-RPC parity with Ethereum, and open Blockscout API make it a reliable substrate for on-chain data services. Standard EVM event logs, deterministic block ordering, and chain-native timestamp security provide the primitives oracle networks and data indexers expect.

JSON-RPC Parity · Blockscout API · EVM Events