Ethereum Classic market information: price, market cap, and supply
Ethereum Classic Price is $6.58. Its current circulating supply is 159.00M etc with a market cap of $1.05B.
$ 6.58
-1.96%
(Not Available)
$ 1.05B
$ 24.52M
159.00M ETC
What Is Ethereum Classic (ETC)?
Ethereum Classic is the original Ethereum blockchain that continued after the 2016 network split. When most of the community chose to reverse the effects of the DAO hack, a group of supporters kept the unaltered chain running under the principle that code is law.
ETC is the native coin of the network. It pays for transactions and smart contract execution, and it rewards the miners who secure the chain. Ethereum Classic has a fixed monetary policy with a capped supply, which gives it a predictable issuance schedule.
How Does Ethereum Classic Work?
Unlike Ethereum, which moved to proof-of-stake, Ethereum Classic still uses proof-of-work mining with the Etchash algorithm. It is compatible with the Ethereum Virtual Machine, so developers can deploy familiar smart contracts and use common Ethereum tools and wallets.
Key Features of ETC
- Proof-of-work security backed by miners.
- A capped supply with a predictable emission schedule.
- Full EVM compatibility for smart contracts and dApps.
- An immutable history that has never been rolled back.
What Is ETC Used For?
ETC is used to pay network fees, interact with smart contracts and decentralized applications, and as a store of value by holders who prefer a proof-of-work smart contract platform.
How to Exchange ETC on Secureshift
- Choose your pair: select ETC and the coin you want to receive, or the coin you want to swap into ETC.
- Enter the amount: type how much you want to exchange and review the estimated amount you will get.
- Add your wallet address: paste the address where you want to receive your coins and double-check it.
- Send your deposit: transfer the coins to the deposit address shown on the exchange page.
- Receive your coins: once the deposit is confirmed, Secureshift completes the swap and sends the coins straight to your wallet.
Why Swap Ethereum Classic with Secureshift?
- Non-custodial: your funds go directly to your own wallet and are never held in an exchange account.
- No registration: swap ETC without creating an account or going through sign-up.
- Wide selection: exchange ETC with thousands of other cryptocurrencies.
- Clear rates: see the estimated amount before you confirm your exchange.
Are ETC and ETH addresses the same?
Ethereum Classic and Ethereum addresses use the same format, but they are separate networks. Always double-check that your wallet supports Ethereum Classic before you swap, because sending ETC to a wallet that only tracks Ethereum can make the funds hard to recover.
ETC Network Details at a Glance
| Detail | Ethereum Classic (ETC) |
| Origin | The original Ethereum chain after the 2016 DAO fork |
| Consensus | Proof of work (Etchash) |
| Block time | About 13 seconds |
| Supply | Capped at roughly 210.7 million ETC |
| Address format | 0x, 42 characters (same as Ethereum) |
Why Ethereum Classic Still Exists
When Ethereum reversed the DAO hack in 2016, a group of users refused to accept the change and kept running the original chain. That chain became Ethereum Classic, with the motto "code is law".
ETC stayed with proof of work after Ethereum moved to proof of stake in 2022, and it has a fixed supply schedule. It's attracted GPU miners and people who prefer an immutable, PoW smart contract chain.
Where to Store ETC
MetaMask works once you add an Ethereum Classic network, and Trust Wallet, Exodus and Ledger support ETC directly.
Before You Swap ETC: Mistakes to Avoid
- Sending ETC to an Ethereum address on an exchange that doesn't support ETC. The address looks identical, but the exchange won't see the coins.
- Mixing up ETH and ETC in a multi-chain wallet. Check the network name before you confirm.
- Expecting instant finality. ETC suffered 51% attacks in 2020, so receiving platforms often wait for many confirmations.
Swapping ETC on SecureShift
Choose ETC, paste your 0x address from a wallet set to Ethereum Classic, and send. There's no account to open and no ID to upload, no exchange limit, and the flat 1% fee is already included in your quote. Want to move into private money instead? You can swap ETC to Monero (XMR) the same way.
Popular ETC Swap Pairs
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Exchange cryptocurrencies or over 1300+ crypto currencies effortlessly:
1. Select ETC as your "You get" currency.
2. Choose crypto to buy ETC with.
3. Enter your ETC wallet address.
4. Send your deposit to a unique one-time address.
5. Receive your ETC in approximately 5 minutes!
Swap Ethereum Classic (ETC) for any asset from our extensive crypto selection by following these simple steps:
1. Select ETC as the "You Send" currency.
2. Choose the asset you’d like to receive in exchange for your ETC.
3. Enter the wallet address for the asset you wish to receive.
4. Send your deposit to a unique one-time address.
5. Receive your exchanged coins in approximately 5 minutes!
Top cryptocurrencies to exchange with Ethereum Classic (ETC)
| # | ETC to | Pair | Available for exchange |
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Why exchange Ethereum Classic on SecureShift
- Using SecureShift is safe and reliable. As a non-custodial service, we never store or hold your assets.
- SecureShift ensures rapid transactions, typically completing within two minutes.
- Our platform is highly versatile. We continuously strive to enhance our services, satisfy our customers, and broaden our cryptocurrency offerings.
- No registration is required to trade any crypto asset on SecureShift. All you need is a wallet address.
- Trade freely with no upper limits! Whether your transactions are small or large, we guarantee successful completion every time.
Ethereum Classic (ETC) FAQ
Ethereum Classic is the original Ethereum blockchain that continued after the 2016 network split. When most of the community chose to reverse the effects of the DAO hack, a group of supporters kept the unaltered chain running under the principle that code is law.
Ethereum Classic and Ethereum addresses use the same format, but they are separate networks. Always double-check that your wallet supports Ethereum Classic before you swap, because sending ETC to a wallet that only tracks Ethereum can make the funds hard to recover.
Choose ETC and the coin you want to receive, enter the amount and your wallet address, then send ETC to the deposit address shown. Secureshift completes the swap automatically and sends the coins straight to your wallet.
No. Secureshift is a non-custodial exchange with no registration, so you can swap ETC directly from your own wallet while keeping full control of your funds.
No. They share early history and address format, but they're separate blockchains with separate coins.
Yes. ETC is still proof of work and can be mined with GPUs or Etchash ASICs.
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