What to Expect When Ethereum Classic Diffuses Its ‘Difficulty Bomb’ ByAnnaliese MilanoPRO INVESTOR Updated: 21 August 2021 DisclosureWe sometimes use affiliate links in our content, when clicking on those we might receive a commission – at no extra cost to you. By using this website you agree to our terms and conditions and privacy policy. The upcoming ethereum classic fork will disable a ‘difficulty bomb,’ committing the network to a proof-of-work consensus algorithm.