What Is the Bitcoin Snapshot?
The Bitcoin snapshot is a predefined moment on the Bitcoin blockchain when the ownership of Bitcoin addresses is recorded.
Rather than moving Bitcoin or interrupting the Bitcoin network, the snapshot simply records which addresses hold Bitcoin at a specific block height.
For the ECX distribution, this snapshot determines which Bitcoin addresses may be eligible to claim ECX after the event.
The snapshot itself does not require users to take any action while it is happening.
When Will the Snapshot Take Place?
The ECX Bitcoin snapshot is expected to occur:
| Event | Information |
|---|---|
| Expected Date | August 22, 2026 |
| Expected Bitcoin Block | ~963,648 |
| Network | Bitcoin Mainnet |
| Purpose | Determine ECX eligibility |
Because Bitcoin blocks are mined approximately every ten minutes, the exact time cannot be predicted in advance.
Users should monitor official announcements as the estimated block approaches.
Why Is a Snapshot Necessary?
The snapshot allows the ECX network to determine which Bitcoin addresses were holding BTC at the selected block.
This creates a fair and transparent method of distributing ECX to eligible Bitcoin holders without affecting the Bitcoin blockchain itself.
The Bitcoin network continues operating normally before, during, and after the snapshot.
Who May Be Eligible?
In general, users who control Bitcoin addresses containing BTC at the official snapshot block may qualify to claim ECX, subject to the official eligibility rules.
Eligibility is determined after the snapshot using the official allocation data.
The easiest way to verify your allocation is by using the ECX Claim Checker once snapshot data becomes available.
How to Prepare Before the Snapshot
Preparing early helps avoid common mistakes later.
We recommend the following steps:
1. Confirm You Control Your Bitcoin
Ensure that you have access to the wallet that holds your Bitcoin.
2. Keep Your Wallet Secure
Back up your wallet before the snapshot.
Store your recovery phrase or private keys securely.
3. Read the Wallet Guide
Different wallets may require different claim methods.
Wallet-specific instructions are available for:
- Ledger
- Trezor
- Electrum
- Bitcoin Core
- Sparrow Wallet
4. Learn How the Claim Works
Understanding the claim process before the snapshot makes claiming ECX significantly easier afterward.
What Happens After the Snapshot?
After the snapshot:
- Allocation data becomes available.
- Users can verify eligibility using the ECX Claim Checker.
- Eligible users complete ownership verification using the Official ECX Claim Tool.
- ECX is delivered according to the official distribution process.
- Important Security Reminder
The snapshot itself never requires:
❌ a private key
❌ a recovery phrase
❌ sending Bitcoin
❌ moving funds
❌ paying any fee
If anyone asks for these before the official claim process begins, treat it as suspicious and verify that you are interacting with the official Claim eCash website.
Countdown to the Snapshot
Approximately
25 Days Remaining
Until
Bitcoin Block
- ~963,648
- Learn More
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What Is a Bitcoin Snapshot?
Claiming Bitcoin Forks
Public Address Guide
Wallet Guides
ECX Claim Guide
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the snapshot move my Bitcoin?
No. The snapshot simply records Bitcoin balances at a specific block. Your Bitcoin remains in your wallet.
Do I need to claim before the snapshot?
No. The claim process begins after the snapshot.
Do I need my private key on snapshot day?
No. Nothing needs to be submitted while the snapshot is taking place.
Can I move my Bitcoin after the snapshot?
Once the snapshot has been completed, eligibility is determined based on the recorded blockchain state at the snapshot block. Follow the official claim instructions regarding the appropriate timing for any wallet actions.
Is the snapshot automatic?
Yes. The snapshot is performed using the Bitcoin blockchain at the designated block height.
Ready for the Snapshot?
Prepare your wallet today and check your eligibility once the official snapshot data becomes available.