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What is Bitcoin Cash?

Bitcoin Cash is a blockchain that came into existence in 2017 as what's called a hard fork of Bitcoin. It’s a fully decentralized network that lets people send transactions without needing a middleman like a bank or payment service.

The network was created after a big debate in the Bitcoin community about scalability and whether Bitcoin was sticking to its original goal of being a 'peer-to-peer electronic cash system.'

As Bitcoin grew more popular (and the network got more crowded), it started running into issues like long wait times and high fees. The main problem? Bitcoin’s block size was capped at just 1 MB, which really limited how many transactions it could handle per second. That made the network slow and expensive to use. Some people in the community felt this went against Bitcoin’s mission—to be a globally accessible, decentralized way to make everyday payments.
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Network information

Name
Bitcoin Cash
Ticker
BCH
Network name
Bitcoin Cash Network
RPC URL
https://chainlist.org/chain/10000
Explorer URL
https://blockchair.com/bitcoin-cash?from=bitcoin.com

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  • How to buy Bitcoin Cash?

    Follow the steps below to easily and securely buy Bitcoin Cash.

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    Yes, with Auto Invest, you can set up daily, weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly purchases of your favorite crypto using the Dollar Cost Averaging (DCA) strategy. Create your own investment plan and DCA Bitcoin Cash without any action required or additional fees.

    Do you prefer to store your crypto on your external wallet? At Finst, we have various cryptocurrencies enabled for automatic withdrawals, which are sent straight to your wallet after each recurring purchase.

  • What fees do I need to pay when buying Bitcoin Cash?

    When you buy Bitcoin Cash through Finst, you benefit from the most competitive trading fees of 0,15% per transaction.

    Any fees you may encounter when trading crypto are clearly shown for every transaction on our platform.

    It's important to note that network fees are outside of our control, as they are determined by the blockchain networks themselves.

    This means that while network fees may vary depending on the blockchain and current demand, our trading fee remains consistent, helping you better manage your transaction costs.

  • Which order types can I use to buy Bitcoin Cash?

    At Finst, we support several order types to buy Bitcoin Cash: Market Order, Limit Order, and Auto Invest (DCA).

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    - Do you want to buy Bitcoin Cash at a lower price? With a Limit Order, you set the maximum price you're willing to pay for Bitcoin Cash. Your order will be executed once your limit price is reached on the market.

    - Do you want to invest in Bitcoin Cash without constantly checking the market? With Auto Invest, you can schedule automatic and recurring purchases. Whether you want to buy daily, weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly - you choose the frequency.

  • Can I use limit order to buy Bitcoin Cash?

    Yes, on our platform, you can easily buy Bitcoin Cash with a Limit Order. This allows you to set the maximum price you're willing to pay. Your order will be executed once the price of Bitcoin Cash reaches your limit price or lower.

    A Limit Order is ideal if you want to wait for a better price without constantly monitoring the market.

  • Is it safe to buy Bitcoin Cash?

    Yes, it is safe to buy Bitcoin Cash through Finst. We are registered as a Crypto Service Provider (no. R189158) with the Dutch Central Bank (DNB), and we are the first and only Dutch crypto platform that successfully obtained a Proof of Reserves (PoR) from an independent and reputable audit firm (Audit Now). At Finst, your assets are segregated and held on a 1:1 basis, plus reserves.

  • Is it legal to buy Bitcoin Cash?

    Yes, buying Bitcoin Cash is legal in Europe. However, we advise you to do your own research before making a purchase.

  • Can I buy Bitcoin Cash anonymously?

    No, due to laws and regulations, it is not possible to buy Bitcoin Cash or other cryptocurrencies anonymously on a regulated crypto platform in Europe.

  • Can I buy Bitcoin Cash with iDEAL?

    Yes, at Finst, you can easily buy Bitcoin Cash with iDEAL. We also support popular payment methods like SEPA and Bancontact.

  • Do you have to buy one Bitcoin Cash?

    At Finst, you can start investing in Bitcoin Cash with as little as €1. For many coins, it is not necessary to buy a whole coin.

  • What are the risks of investing in Bitcoin Cash?

    Investing in cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin Cash involves risks of losses. You can lose (part of) your deposit. Before you decide to buy Bitcoin Cash, it is important to understand the risks.

    Volatility: The price of Bitcoin Cash can fluctuate significantly. This means that its value can rise and fall quickly.

    No guaranteed profit: Previous price increases do not guarantee future returns. Therefore, only invest money that you can afford to lose.

    External factors: The price of Bitcoin Cash is influenced by external factors, such as economic conditions and the actions of influential individuals, governments, and institutions. These factors can have a positive or negative impact on the price.

  • How to store Bitcoin Cash?

    You can securely store your Bitcoin Cash in your Finst wallet. Some cryptocurrencies also support external wallets, allowing you to send your crypto to your own wallet if desired. We use state-of-the-art security measures to keep you and your crypto safe.

    We work with Fireblocks, one of the most trusted crypto security infrastructure providers, to safely store your Bitcoin Cash. They make use of Multi-Party Computation (MPC) technology which is an advanced cryptographic technology used to protect your digital assets.

    Additionally, Finst is the first and only Dutch crypto platform that has successfully conducted an extensive Proof of Reserves (PoR) audit. With Finst, your assets are segregated and held on a 1:1 basis, plus reserves.

  • Can I send my Bitcoin Cash to an external wallet?

    Yes, you can send your Bitcoin Cash to an external wallet. With Finst, you can easily send your Bitcoin Cash to a hardware or a software wallet.

  • Can I store Bitcoin Cash on a hardware wallet?

    Yes, you can store Bitcoin Cash (BCH) on hardware wallets such as Ledger or Trezor.

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How does Bitcoin Cash (BCH) work?

The way Bitcoin Cash works is similar to Bitcoin. Like Bitcoin, Bitcoin Cash uses the Proof-of-Work (PoW) consensus mechanism to validate transactions and add new blocks to the blockchain. Proof-of-Work works like this: miners use the computing power of their computers to 'mine' new blocks. Essentially, the miner tries to solve complex cryptographic formulas. The miner who solves it first gets to add the block to the blockchain. This block contains transactions that are validated by the miner. A block is added to the blockchain every 10 minutes. The miner gets a reward for adding a new block, which is BCH (the native coin of Bitcoin Cash). This is called the mining reward, and like Bitcoin, this reward is halved every four years to create scarcity. Eventually, a maximum of 21 million BCH coins will be in circulation.

Up until now, Bitcoin Cash seems identical to Bitcoin, but there's one small but crucial difference. The block size of Bitcoin Cash is actually much larger, 32 MB compared to Bitcoin's 1 MB. This means that Bitcoin Cash can process more transactions, between 100 and 200 per second (TPS), compared to Bitcoin's 7 transactions per second. Because of this larger block size, Bitcoin Cash can process transactions much faster and cheaper than Bitcoin, making it more suitable for everyday payments and smaller purchases.

In short, Bitcoin Cash is designed to be a cheaper and faster alternative to Bitcoin as a global and decentralized means of payment. This is also reflected in their vision: 'Creating sound money accessible to the whole world.'

Why was Bitcoin Cash (BCH) created?

Bitcoin Cash (BCH) was created because part of the Bitcoin community felt that Bitcoin no longer served its original purpose: being an alternative payment method for daily transactions. Bitcoin was supposed to be a cheap, fast, and global peer-to-peer payment method, where you can make transactions without the involvement of a third party. According to part of the community, Bitcoin no longer met this purpose. The block size needed to be increased, according to them. A proposal to increase the block size was not implemented, so the critics saw no other option but to launch their own independent blockchain.

"Be your own bank" with Bitcoin Cash (BCH)

Bitcoin Cash supports the 'Be your own bank' principle. This means that you can make transactions without the help of a third party, but also have full 'custody' (control) of your coins. You keep your Bitcoin Cash safely, for example on a hardware wallet. No one can access it, only you — as long as you keep your private keys safe and don't share them with others. Your private keys give you access to your wallet at all times. This gives you a lot of freedom and protects you from potential freezing of your funds at traditional banks.

Additionally, Bitcoin Cash offers you more privacy than centralized entities like banks. You can operate relatively anonymously, as no name is linked to your hardware wallet or wallet address.

Want to do more than just send and receive BCH coins? Thanks to the sidechain of Bitcoin Cash, called smartBCH, you can also use dApps, DeFi solutions, and smart contracts. smartBCH is compatible with the Ethereum Virtual Machine.

Who are the founders of Bitcoin Cash (BCH)?

Bitcoin Cash (BCH) was launched in 2017 by a group of developers, miners, and investors who wanted to address Bitcoin's scalability issues.

Some influential names who contributed to the development include:

  • Amaury Séchet – Led the initial development through the implementation of Bitcoin ABC.
  • Roger Ver – An early Bitcoin investor and promoter of Bitcoin Cash.
  • Jihan Wu – Co-founder of Bitmain, a large producer of mining hardware, who supported Bitcoin Cash in its early stages.

The Bitcoin Cash Halving

Bitcoin Cash (BCH) uses halving, just like Bitcoin. During a halving, the reward for mining a block is halved. This happens in the same year as the Bitcoin halving. Halving occurs approximately every four years after 210,000 blocks have been added to the blockchain. The purpose of halving is to create scarcity. In total, a maximum of 21 million BCH coins will be in circulation. Along with the rising inflation of fiat currencies, the halving, combined with the limited supply, is meant to potentially increase the value of BCH in the long run.

  • The first halving occurred on April 8, 2020, when at block height 630,000, the reward was halved to 6.25 BCH.
  • The second halving occurred on April 4, 2024, at block height 840,000, when the reward was halved to 3.125 BCH.
  • The next halving is expected in 2028, when the reward will be halved to 1.5625 BCH at block height 1,050,000.

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