ECX Beta Is Live — What Bitcoin Holders Need to Know
ECX has moved from Alpha to Beta around Bitcoin block ~967,680. See what changed, explore the new Beta network and understand what comes next before Mainnet.
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Official ECX claim announcements, snapshot notes, wallet support changes, and security reminders.
Can ECX Trade Without Exchange Listings? How CoinShift Could Connect Bitcoin and eCash
Can ECX trade without major exchange listings? Learn how CoinShift could create a decentralized BTC-to-ECX market and reduce reliance on centralized exchanges.
Read update →What Can You Actually Do With ECX? Inside the Seven eCash Drivechains
Explore seven eCash Drivechains and what ECX could be used for, from payments and privacy to prediction markets, digital assets and cross-chain exchange.
Read update →Can Claiming ECX Put Your Bitcoin at Risk? Replay Protection Explained
Learn how replay risk can affect Bitcoin forks, why checking ECX eligibility is different from claiming, and how coin separation helps protect BTC.
Read update →What Happens to Alpha pECX When Beta Starts? Burn Rates Explained
Alpha pECX is practice ECX, not permanent Mainnet ECX. Learn the reported Alpha and Beta burn rates, the September 19 Alpha deadline, and how pECX redemption relates to the separate 1:1 Mainnet ECX allocation.
Read update →ECX Alpha Stress Test: What the Network Has Learned Before Beta
ECX Alpha has exposed orphan blocks, mining difficulty swings, enforcer issues and drivechain edge cases. Here is what the network has learned before ECX Beta.
Read update →Will I Get ECX If My Bitcoin Is on an Exchange?
If your BTC is held on an exchange during the ECX snapshot, receiving ECX depends on the exchange. Learn how custody, private keys and ECX distribution work.
Read update →What Is ECX? ECX vs XEC and How to Avoid Fake eCash Tokens
Learn what ECX is, how it differs from XEC and pECX, and how to identify fake eCash tokens, false contract addresses and unsafe claim sites.
Read update →ECX Alpha Mining Explained: Why Blocks Came So Fast
Why did ECX Alpha produce more than 25,000 blocks in about 13 hours? Learn how low starting difficulty, SHA-256 miners and difficulty adjustment accelerated the test network.
Read update →ECX Alpha vs Beta vs Mainnet: Which ECX Is Real?
Understand the difference between ECX Alpha, Beta and Mainnet, including practice ECX, permanent ECX, Bitcoin snapshot blocks and the 1 BTC = 1 ECX allocation.
Read update →ECX vs BIP110: How Two Bitcoin Forks Took Opposite Technical Paths
ECX and BIP110 emerged from the same Bitcoin ecosystem but took opposite technical paths. Compare BIP300 drivechains, Blake2b mining and their different approaches to Bitcoin.
Read update →BTC/ECX Coin Splitting Before Beta: What Has Changed
ECX coin splitting is better documented heading into Beta. See what Alpha clarified about replay protection, shared UTXOs, wallet detection and safer BTC/ECX separation.
Read update →Can I Claim ECX From an Old Bitcoin Wallet?
Found an old Bitcoin wallet? If it held BTC at the official ECX snapshot, you may still be eligible to claim ECX. Learn how to check your eligibility and complete the claim safely.
Read update →Claiming ECX From Multiple Bitcoin Addresses
Held Bitcoin on multiple addresses at the snapshot? Learn how to check each eligible address, verify your ECX allocation, and complete the official ECX claim securely.
Read update →Recovery Phrase or Private Key: Which One Should You Use?
The ECX Claim Tool supports two verification methods: Recovery Phrase and Private Key. Learn the differences, when to use each method, and how to choose the right option for your wallet.
Read update →One Week of ECX Claims: Progress Update
One week after the ECX claim opened, here's an overview of claim activity, portal performance, common questions, and what's next for eligible Bitcoin holders.
Read update →Claiming ECX Is Not a Race
There is no need to rush your ECX claim. Learn why your eligibility is determined by the Bitcoin snapshot and how you can prepare carefully before completing your claim.
Read update →Why Your Bitcoin Address May Show No Allocation
Does your Bitcoin address show no ECX allocation? Learn the most common reasons, how eligibility is determined, and what to check before assuming something went wrong.
Read update →You Can Still Claim ECX After the Bitcoin Snapshot
Missed the Bitcoin snapshot day? You may still be able to claim ECX. Learn why eligibility is determined at the snapshot and how to claim your ECX later using the official Claim eCash portal.
Read update →First 24 Hours of the ECX Claim
The first 24 hours of the official ECX claim are complete. See early claim activity, common user questions, and important reminders for eligible Bitcoin holders.
Read update →Bitcoin Snapshot Successfully Completed
The official Bitcoin snapshot for the ECX distribution has been successfully completed. View the confirmed block height, snapshot time, and learn what happens next.
Read update →ECX Claim Is Now Open
The official ECX claim is now open. Check your eligibility, verify your allocation, and use the Official ECX Claim Tool to claim your ECX securely through the Claim eCash portal.
Read update →Tomorrow Is Bitcoin Snapshot Day
Tomorrow is the official Bitcoin snapshot for the ECX distribution. Review your final checklist, avoid last-minute changes, and make sure you're ready for the upcoming ECX claim.
Read update →Common Mistakes That Can Delay Your ECX Claim
Avoid the most common mistakes that can delay your ECX claim. Learn how to prepare your wallet, protect your recovery phrase, use the official Claim eCash portal, and prevent unnecessary claim issues.
Read update →ECX Snapshot Update: Alpha, Beta and Mainnet Blocks Explained
The ECX fork now includes Alpha, Beta and Mainnet snapshots. Learn what blocks ~963,648, ~967,680 and ~973,728 mean for BTC holders, permanent ECX and coin splitting.
Read update →3 Days Until the ECX Snapshot
Only 3 days remain until the ECX Bitcoin snapshot. Review your wallet, confirm your Bitcoin addresses, secure your backups, and complete your final preparation.
Read update →7 Days Until Snapshot: Last Week to Prepare for Your ECX Claim
Only 7 days remain until the Bitcoin snapshot for the ECX distribution. Review your wallet, verify your Bitcoin addresses, secure your backups, and prepare for the claim.
Read update →14 Days Until the Bitcoin Snapshot: Final Preparation Guide
Only 14 days remain until the Bitcoin snapshot for the ECX distribution. Review your Bitcoin wallet and complete your final preparations before the snapshot.
Read update →21 Days Until the ECX Snapshot: Are You Ready?
Only 21 days remain until the official ECX Bitcoin snapshot. Follow this preparation checklist to verify your eligibility, review your wallet, and get ready for the upcoming ECX claim.
Read update →How to Avoid Fake ECX Claim Websites
Learn how to identify fake ECX claim websites, avoid phishing scams, and protect your Bitcoin wallet. Follow these official security recommendations before claiming ECX.
Read update →Security Tips Before Claiming ECX
Learn how to protect your Bitcoin wallet before claiming ECX. Discover essential security tips, avoid common scams, and safely prepare for the official ECX claim process.
Read update →Why the ECX Claim Checker Only Requires Your Public Bitcoin Address
Wondering if it's safe to use the ECX Claim Checker? Learn why the checker only requires a public Bitcoin address, how it works, and why your private keys and recovery phrase should never be needed for eligibility checks.
Read update →How the Official ECX Claim Tool Works
Learn how the Official ECX Claim Tool works and understand the difference between Private Key Mode and Recovery Phrase Mode. Choose the correct method for your Bitcoin wallet and complete your ECX claim securely.
Read update →Supported Wallets for the Official ECX Claim
Learn which Bitcoin wallets are supported for the official ECX claim. Find step-by-step instructions for Ledger, Trezor, Electrum, Bitcoin Core, and Sparrow Wallet.
Read update →ECX Claim Checker Is Now Live
The Official ECX Claim Checker is now available. Instantly verify whether your Bitcoin address is eligible to receive ECX after the Bitcoin snapshot using only your public BTC address.
Read update →How to Verify Your ECX Eligibility Before the Snapshot
Learn how to verify your ECX eligibility before the Bitcoin snapshot. Find out who may qualify, how the ECX Claim Checker works, and how to prepare for the official claim process.
Read update →How to Prepare for the ECX Snapshot: Complete Checklist
Prepare for the upcoming ECX Bitcoin snapshot with this complete checklist. Learn how to secure your wallet, verify your Bitcoin addresses, and get ready for the official ECX claim.
Read update →Bitcoin Snapshot Scheduled for August 22, 2026
The official Bitcoin snapshot for the ECX distribution is expected around August 22, 2026 at block 963,648. Learn what the snapshot means, who is eligible, how to prepare, and what happens next.
Read update →Welcome to Claim eCash
Welcome to Claim eCash, the official portal for the ECX claim process. Check your eligibility, learn how to claim ECX, explore wallet guides, and prepare for the Bitcoin snapshot.
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