# Forks: Navigate, Analyze, and Impact Blockchain Evolution Hello, in this course, you will learn about **forks** in the context of blockchain technology. We will explore their definitions, types, and the ideological tensions that arise from them. By examining real-world case studies, you will gain insights into the implications of forks on cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin. What you will learn: * **Understand** the definition and types of forks. * **Differentiate** between soft forks and hard forks. * **Analyze** governance issues and ideological tensions. * **Examine** case studies like Bitcoin Cash and Bitcoin SV (the BSV blockchain). * **Identify** economic and adoption challenges related to forks. We invite you to join the course and engage with your peers in the forum. Feel free to ask questions and share your comments as you navigate through this fascinating topic! --- # Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://hub.bsvblockchain.org/higher-learning/bsv-academy/bitcoin-as-historical-phenomenon/forks-navigate-analyze-and-impact-blockchain-evolution.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.