# Blockchain forking

A fork happens whenever a community makes a change to the blockchain’s protocol, or basic set of rules.

Visit the following resources to learn more:

- [Blockchain Fork](<https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fork_(blockchain)>)
- [What is a fork?](https://www.coinbase.com/learn/crypto-basics/what-is-a-fork)
- [What Is a Hard Fork?](https://www.investopedia.com/terms/h/hard-fork.asp)