Ever since 2016, skeptics have routinely predicted the demise of Ethereum Classic with each passing market cycle. The narrative has remained remarkably consistent over the years, with the network being pronounced finished in 2018, written off in 2020, declared defunct in 2022, and dismissed once more in 2024. Yet, despite these repeated obituaries, the reality tells a much more resilient story. When 2026 arrives, the project will still be right here.