LEARN / FAST FACTS
Protocol reference
Network parameters, key formats and integration documentation in one place
ECX / REFERENCE
- consensus
- SHA-256d
- sidechains
- BIP300 / BIP301
- asset
- ECX
01 / QUICK FACTS
Protocol at a glance
Betanet reference, reviewed 24 September 2026 — consult the canonical documentation for current network parameters
- 01asset
- eCash, ticker ECX
- 02proof of work
- SHA-256d — identical to Bitcoin
- 03address formats
- Identical to Bitcoin (1… / 3… / bc1…)
- 04betanet magic
- 0xeca5b104
- 05betanet ports
- 8533 · 8532
- 06node software
- Fork of Bitcoin Core v31.1
- 07mainnet replay protection
- Opt-in — set nLockTime = 499999998 with at least one non-final input sequence Beta uses a different marker
- 08mainnet activation
- Mainnet at the next Bitcoin difficulty adjustment, block 973,728
02 / INTEGRATION GUIDE
Find the relevant specification
Node setup, wallets, replay protection, explorers, sidechains and mining
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Node Setup
Full node installation and configuration
Wallets, Keys & Addresses
Key management and address formats
Replay Protection & Coin Splitting
Critical security guidance
Explorers & APIs
Blockchain data access tools
Sidechains & L2s
Layer 2 network information
Contacts & Resources
Developer contact information
FAQ
Frequently asked integration questions
Mining
Mining pool and hardware guidance