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What is Bitcoin Cash (BCH)?

Bitcoin Cash (BCH) is a cryptocurrency created on 1 August 2017 as a hard fork of the Bitcoin blockchain. Bitcoin Cash raised the block size limit so more transactions fit in each block, aiming to keep everyday payments cheap and fast on-chain. The network uses the same proof-of-work mining and the same 21 million coin supply cap as Bitcoin, but operates separately, with its own developers, wallets, and community.

The rest of this page fills in what the summary above leaves out: how the 2017 split actually happened and who received coins, what the network is used for day to day, which address formats BCH wallets use, and the risks worth understanding before you buy BCH.

Bitcoin Cash at a glance

  • TickerBCH
  • TypePayments cryptocurrency
  • Forked fromBitcoin (hard fork)
  • Launched1 August 2017
  • ConsensusProof-of-work (SHA-256)
  • Supply cap21 million coins
  • Block size limit32MB minimum, adaptive since 2024

How Bitcoin Cash split from Bitcoin

  • Bitcoin Cash grew out of a disagreement about scaling: one camp wanted larger blocks on-chain, the other preferred small blocks and layers like the Lightning Network.
  • The larger-block side forked the chain on 1 August 2017 with an 8MB limit, raised to 32MB in May 2018; since May 2024 an adaptive algorithm adjusts it automatically.
  • Anyone who controlled their own Bitcoin private keys at the fork held an equal BCH balance; custodial holders received BCH only if that company credited it.
  • Bitcoin Cash uses the same proof-of-work mining and 21 million coin cap as Bitcoin, but operates separately with its own developers, wallets, and community.

What Bitcoin Cash is used for

  • Bitcoin Cash is designed primarily as a payments network with low on-chain fees, though much of its activity is trading and holding rather than merchant spending.
  • Wallets use the CashAddr format, whose addresses begin with q or p (or z or r for token-aware addresses since CashTokens), often written with an optional bitcoincash: prefix.
  • Many wallets and services still accept the older legacy address format inherited from Bitcoin, which looks identical to a Bitcoin address, so checking which network an address belongs to matters.
  • Never send BCH to a Bitcoin, Bitcoin SV, or eCash deposit address, because coins sent to the wrong network are usually unrecoverable.
  • The CashTokens upgrade, activated 15 May 2023, added tokens issued directly on the Bitcoin Cash network.

Risks to know before you buy BCH

  • Bitcoin Cash has split repeatedly: Bitcoin SV broke away in November 2018, and a November 2020 split left the Bitcoin Cash Node chain with the BCH ticker.
  • Bitcoin Cash ABC, the other side of that November 2020 split, went on to become eCash (XEC) in 2021.
  • Bitcoin Cash attracts much less mining power than Bitcoin despite sharing the SHA-256 algorithm, so its security budget is smaller.
  • Crypto assets are volatile and lightly regulated in many places, so the value of Bitcoin Cash can fall as well as rise.
  • Nothing here is investment, tax, or legal advice.

How do I buy Bitcoin Cash (BCH)?

You can buy Bitcoin Cash on Coinmama with a credit card, a debit card, a bank transfer over SEPA or SWIFT, Apple Pay, or Google Pay. Available payment methods vary by country, so the checkout shows what applies to you, along with the full cost before you confirm – see current fees. Coinmama has operated since 2013 and is non-custodial for purchases: your BCH goes straight to a wallet address you supply, and support is available by email if a transfer needs checking.

Bitcoin Cash is one of many cryptocurrencies you can buy on Coinmama. If you are comparing options, Bitcoin is the chain Bitcoin Cash forked from, and Ethereum runs smart contracts rather than focusing on payments. USDC is a dollar-pegged stablecoin issued by Circle; stablecoins aim to track the dollar but are not risk-free and have traded below $1 in the past. Cardano and Chainlink serve different purposes again, and the same verification and wallet delivery apply to each.

Frequently asked questions

In most countries, yes. Bitcoin Cash is legal to buy and hold across the majority of jurisdictions, but rules differ and a few places restrict or ban crypto. Check your local regulations before buying, and expect identity checks before your first purchase.
Verification times vary. You’ll be asked to verify your identity before you buy. Checks can take longer if a document is blurry, expired or does not match your details. See how to get verified, and contact support@coinmama.com if yours is delayed.
Coinmama supports credit cards, debit cards, bank transfers via SEPA or SWIFT, Apple Pay, and Google Pay. Availability varies by country and by card issuer, so the options you actually see appear at checkout once you are signed in and verified.
Store Bitcoin Cash in any hardware or mobile wallet that supports the BCH network. CashAddr addresses begin with q or p, often with an optional bitcoincash: prefix. Bitcoin Cash also accepts legacy Bitcoin-style addresses, so never send BCH to a Bitcoin, Bitcoin SV, or eCash deposit address – those coins are usually unrecoverable.
Crypto is delivered to the wallet address you provide. The transaction is broadcast to the Bitcoin Cash network and confirms in blocks, and you can track the transfer with any BCH block explorer.
Yes. Coinmama is non-custodial for purchases, so you need your own Bitcoin Cash wallet address before you check out. Set up a BCH-compatible wallet first, back up its recovery phrase, and copy the receiving address carefully. Coinmama does not hold your coins for you.
Coinmama protects your data with SSL encryption, and you verify your identity before you buy. Keep your own account secure with a strong, unique password, and turn on two-factor authentication where it is offered.
It depends. Coinmama’s sell service does not cover every coin or country, and availability can change, so check the sell options in your Coinmama account for the current list. Where selling is supported, you send the coin from your wallet and receive funds through a supported payout method. Contact support@coinmama.com if you are unsure.
Bitcoin Cash split from Bitcoin in 2017 over how to scale. Bitcoin Cash allows much larger blocks so more transactions settle directly on-chain, while Bitcoin kept small blocks and leans on layers like Lightning. They share a 21 million supply cap but are separate networks with separate coins.

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