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Coin Overview
BCH
Coin
21 million
Peer to peer payments
August 1, 2017
Bitcoin Cash
Bitcoin Cash (BCH) is a cryptocurrency created as a fork of Bitcoin, designed to handle payments more efficiently. It increases block size to allow more transactions per block, reducing fees and delays. BCH is mainly used as digital cash for everyday transactions, aiming to fulfill Bitcoin’s original vision of fast, low-cost peer-to-peer payments.
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Technology & Use Case
Bitcoin Cash was created to solve Bitcoin’s scalability debate. By increasing the block size (currently 32 MB compared to Bitcoin’s ~1 MB at the time of fork), it allows more transactions per block, keeping fees low. This makes BCH better suited for frequent payments, like buying coffee or transferring money quickly.
Origins & Team
BCH was born from a split in the Bitcoin community in August 2017. Developers, miners, and users who wanted larger blocks and cheaper transactions forked the Bitcoin blockchain, creating Bitcoin Cash. While it doesn’t have a single founder, figures like Roger Ver became strong advocates for BCH as “peer-to-peer electronic cash.”
Ecosystem & Partnerships
Bitcoin Cash is accepted by various online retailers, payment processors, and merchants worldwide. It supports projects like CashFusion for privacy and Simple Ledger Protocol (SLP) for token creation. Though less adopted than Bitcoin, BCH remains one of the top payment-focused cryptocurrencies with a dedicated community pushing for real-world usage.
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