The ETC/ETH has been some of the best drama I've experienced in a while, and I love drama :)
Code is law - and immutability of the blockchain is key to building trust within the community.
After a rebellion (in this case the hard fork), a rebel group is usually weak and unorganized when the initial dust settles. However, when Western military and political advisory teams show up with money, weapons, and strategic leadership capabilities, things begin to change quietly and quickly.
Barry Silbert, arguably the leading investor in the crypto currency space, has been stockpiling ETC. He has also backed 30+ companies within the Bitcoin ecosystem. The Ethereum Fork has shown us what a potential Bitcoin block size adjustment could do to the BTC community. Silbert wants his companies to be able to survive and thrive, regardless of whether Bitcoin can scale accordingly. ETC is the technological infrastructure he needs to hedge his bets. Simultaneously, those are the companies Ethereum Classic needs to grow and establish its validity as a major public blockchain. Digital Currency Group has the financial resources and strong developer talent embedded in its portfolio companies that could drive the growth of ETC.
Enter Charles Hoskinson (
Throughout history, the most successful rebellions have been built on unshakable philosophical ground. For ETC, Code is Law. The immutability of Ethereum Classic's blockchain will be its defining pillar. A lot of Moon guys are involved in Ethereum Classic. They have shown up very quickly with money, weapons and strategic leadership capabilities. The philosophical bedrock is secure and construction is underway. The Blockchain Blonde is ready for the moon :)