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Bitcoin developer paul sztorc plans controversial hard fork called eCash
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Published 2026-04-24 18:44 UTCUpdated 2026-04-24 21:55 UTC
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Overview
Paul Sztorc, a long-time Bitcoin developer, has announced plans for a hard fork named eCash scheduled for August. This fork aims to create a new layer-1 blockchain along with seven layer-2 scaling networks.
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eCashPaul SztorcSatoshi NakamotoBTC
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Why now
- The fork is planned for August, making the announcement timely for community debate.
- Funding new blockchains remains a critical challenge, prompting innovative solutions.
- The proposal breaks new ground by targeting Satoshi's coin stash, a previously untouchable asset.
Why it matters
- The fork challenges Bitcoin's foundational rule of preserving Satoshi's original coin distribution.
- It proposes a novel funding mechanism for blockchain development by reallocating Satoshi's coins.
- This could influence future governance and funding models for blockchain projects.
LLM analysis
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Recurring claims
- Paul Sztorc plans a Bitcoin hard fork called eCash that will reassign up to half of Satoshi Nakamoto's BTC holdings to fund development.
How sources frame it
- Pedro Solimano: neutral
- Cointelegraph By Vince Quill: neutral
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Bitcoin developer Paul Sztorc announces BTC hard fork called eCash
Cointelegraph · cointelegraph.com · 2026-04-24 21:55 UTC
Bitcoin developer wants to hard fork the network — and give away Satoshi coins
DL News - All Articles · dlnews.com · 2026-04-24 18:44 UTC
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