"soft fork" meaning in All languages combined

See soft fork on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Forms: soft forks [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} soft fork (plural soft forks)
  1. (cryptocurrencies) A rule change of a blockchain that does not require an upgrade of the whole network. Categories (topical): Cryptocurrency

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