What are Forkmen in Blockchain Technology?

Forkmen is a term used in the context of blockchain technology, specifically in relation to the Ethereum network. It refers to a type of node that is responsible for maintaining a copy of the Ethereum blockchain and verifying transactions on the network.

Forkmen are essentially nodes that have forked off from the main Ethereum chain and are now maintaining their own version of the blockchain. This can happen when there is a disagreement among the network participants about the direction of the project or when there is a need to test new features or protocols.

The role of forkmen is to ensure that the blockchain remains secure and that transactions are validated correctly. They do this by maintaining a copy of the blockchain, verifying transactions, and adding new blocks to the chain. Forkmen can also be used to test new features or protocols before they are implemented on the main Ethereum chain.

It's worth noting that forkmen are not the same as miners, who are responsible for validating transactions and creating new blocks on the Ethereum network. Instead, forkmen are more like "super-users" who have the ability to create and maintain their own version of the blockchain.