A long-time developer wants to split Bitcoin blockchain and reassign Satoshi coins. The community is calling it a theft

A long-time developer wants to split Bitcoin blockchain and reassign Satoshi coins. The community is calling it a theft

Search/NewsVideoPricesResearchConsensus 2026Data & IndicesSponsoredSearch/enTechShareShare this articleCopy linkX iconX (Twitter)LinkedInFacebookEmailA long-time developer wants to split Bitcoin blockchain and reassign Satoshi coins. The community is calling it a theftPaul Sztorc proposes a 2026 hard fork of Bitcoin called eCash, giving BTC holders equivalent tokens and adding Drivechains.By Omkar Godbole, AI Boost|Edited by Sam ReynoldsUpdated Apr 27, 2026, 7:06 a.m. Published Apr 27, 2026, 6:45 a.m. Make preferred on Long-time Bitcoin developer proposes a Bitcoin hard fork. (geraldfriedrich2/Pixabay)What to know: Paul Sztorc proposes a 2026 hard fork of Bitcoin called eCash, giving BTC holders equivalent tokens and adding Drivechains. A hard fork splits a blockchain into a new network with shared history but different rules, like Bitcoin Cash in 2017. The plan is controversial for real

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