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Forking in the blockchain world can lead to both accidental chain splits and planned upgrades. An accidental chain split occurs when the network temporarily diverges due to a bug or an issue in consensus, creating two separate chains. This can be disruptive and requires coordination to resolve quickly. On the other hand, a planned upgrade, or hard fork, is a deliberate change in protocol rules that can lead to a permanent split if not all participants agree to the new rules. This allows for innovation and improvements but also requires careful consideration to maintain network stability and avoid confusion among users.

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