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Bitcoin Cash (BCH) — Bitcoin Cash split from Bitcoin in 2017 over how to scale, choosing bigger blocks for cheaper transactions.
🧩 What it is
Bitcoin Cash split from Bitcoin in 2017 over how to scale, choosing bigger blocks for cheaper transactions.
⚡ Why it's interesting
It aims to be peer-to-peer electronic cash as described in Bitcoin's white paper, with low fees and a 21 million supply cap.
⚠️ Key risks
It lives in Bitcoin's shadow and its hash rate is much smaller, which leaves it weaker against attacks. Community splits have happened before (BSV), and payment adoption is limited.
👀 What to watch
merchant adoption, hash rate and exchange support. It tends to rally and fall with Bitcoin, sometimes with much bigger swings.
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❓ Bitcoin Cash FAQ
What is Bitcoin Cash (BCH)?
Bitcoin Cash split from Bitcoin in 2017 over how to scale, choosing bigger blocks for cheaper transactions.
Why do people follow Bitcoin Cash?
It aims to be peer-to-peer electronic cash as described in Bitcoin's white paper, with low fees and a 21 million supply cap.
What are the main risks of Bitcoin Cash?
It lives in Bitcoin's shadow and its hash rate is much smaller, which leaves it weaker against attacks. Community splits have happened before (BSV), and payment adoption is limited.
What should I watch with Bitcoin Cash?
merchant adoption, hash rate and exchange support. It tends to rally and fall with Bitcoin, sometimes with much bigger swings.
Is Bitcoin Cash a good investment?
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