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For Bitcoin holders

How to get eCash
if you hold Bitcoin

At the planned mainnet fork, eCash (ECX) will copy Bitcoin balances onto a separate network. The snapshot itself does not move or convert your BTC.

Example at the mainnet snapshot
1 BTCRemains on Bitcoin
1 ECXCreated on eCash

The 1:1 ratio refers to coin amounts. Access to ECX depends on who controls the keys.

Your next steps

Where do you keep your Bitcoin?

In my own wallet

A hardware, desktop or mobile wallet where you control the keys. For example, Ledger, Trezor, Electrum or Sparrow.

  1. Before the snapshot

    You can keep BTC in your existing wallet. You do not need an eCash wallet to be included in the snapshot.

  2. Before spending after the fork

    Check mainnet readiness and read the splitting guide for your wallet. It explains how to separate the coins you want to spend and verify the result.

Read the splitting guide

On an exchange

An exchange or custodian holds BTC for you and controls the keys. Whether it credits you with ECX depends on its policy.

  1. Check its fork policy

    Ask your provider to confirm ECX crediting and withdrawals. A listing vote does not confirm support.

  2. If you choose self-custody

    Learn how to use and back up your wallet before withdrawing BTC. Your transfer must confirm before the fork block.

What to ask your exchange
  • Will you credit ECX for BTC held at the mainnet snapshot?
  • Will ECX withdrawals be supported, and when?
  • Will BTC withdrawals pause around the fork?

The exchange listing campaign is an optional way to request support.

Why splitting matters

After the fork, some transactions can be valid on both networks. Splitting lets you spend BTC and ECX separately. It protects the coins you separate, not automatically every coin in your wallet.

A few common questions

Before you get started

How do I know who controls the keys?

With self-custody, you control the keys used to spend BTC, often through a hardware device or a wallet with a recovery backup. With an exchange account, the provider holds the keys. If you are unsure, check your provider’s custody documentation before changing anything.

Will ECX appear in my usual Bitcoin wallet?

A balance on eCash does not mean your wallet app displays or supports it. Keep signing keys on your hardware device and recovery phrases in your offline backup. Check the wallet-specific splitting instructions before using the same keys on another network.

Do I need to take part in Beta first?

No. Beta is an optional testing network with practice coins, called pECX. Mainnet allocation is based on BTC held at the mainnet snapshot. If you want to test, start with the software and network information.

What if I buy BTC after the snapshot?

The snapshot records balances at the fork block. Buying BTC afterward does not create a new mainnet ECX allocation. Follow official updates for other ways to access ECX as they become available.

Never enter your recovery phrase on a website to claim ECX.