Get Ready Before the Bitcoin Snapshot

Why Preparation Matters

The Bitcoin snapshot records the state of the Bitcoin blockchain at a specific block height. If you're prepared before that moment, claiming ECX afterward becomes much easier.

This checklist is designed to help you avoid common mistakes and ensure you have everything you need when the claim period begins.

• ECX Snapshot Preparation Checklist
• 1. Confirm Where Your Bitcoin Is Stored

Before the snapshot, identify every wallet or service where you currently hold Bitcoin.

Ask yourself:

Is my BTC stored in a wallet that I control?

Do I have access to every wallet?

Do I know which addresses contain Bitcoin?

If you hold BTC across multiple wallets or addresses, make a list of them now.

✅ 2. Verify You Control Your Wallet

Make sure you can access your wallet without any issues.

Check that:

• your wallet opens correctly;
• you know your password (if applicable);
• your hardware wallet is working properly;
• your wallet software is up to date.

Waiting until the last minute can create unnecessary stress.

✅ 3. Back Up Your Wallet

One of the most important steps is creating or verifying your backup.

Depending on your wallet, this may include:

• Recovery Phrase (Seed Phrase)
• Private Key
• Wallet Backup File
• Hardware Wallet Recovery Sheet

Store backups offline in a secure location.

Never share them with anyone.

✅ 4. Identify Your Wallet Type

Claim eCash provides dedicated guides for supported wallets:

• Ledger
• Trezor
• Electrum
• Bitcoin Core
• Sparrow Wallet

Read the guide that matches your wallet before the snapshot.

View Wallet Guides →

✅ 5. Learn How the Claim Process Works

Understanding the claim process ahead of time will make the post-snapshot experience much smoother.

Our Claim Guide explains:

• eligibility checks;
• ownership verification;
• Private Key mode;
• Recovery Phrase mode;
• receiving your ECX.

Read Claim Guide →

✅ 6. Bookmark the Official Claim eCash Website

Save the official website now so you don't have to search for it later.

This helps reduce the risk of accidentally visiting phishing websites during the claim period.

Always verify the website address before entering any wallet information.

✅ 7. Learn About the ECX Claim Checker

The ECX Claim Checker allows you to verify whether a Bitcoin address is eligible using only a public BTC address.

The checker:

✔ requires only a public Bitcoin address;

✔ never requests a Private Key;

✔ never requests a Recovery Phrase.

Become familiar with the checker before the claim period begins.

Open Claim Checker →

✅ 8. Review Security Recommendations

Before the snapshot, make sure you understand how to protect yourself from scams.

Remember:

• never share your Recovery Phrase;
• never share your Private Key;
• ignore unofficial claim websites;
• verify every URL before entering sensitive information.

Security Guide →

✅ 9. Stay Informed

As the snapshot approaches, new updates may include:

• timing confirmations;
• claim availability;
• supported wallet updates;
• important security announcements.

Check the Updates section regularly for the latest information.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

Avoid these common errors:

❌ Waiting until the last day to access your wallet.

❌ Forgetting where your Bitcoin is stored.

❌ Losing your Recovery Phrase or Private Key.

❌ Using unofficial claim websites.

❌ Ignoring wallet-specific instructions.

❌ Assuming every exchange or custodial service supports the ECX claim.

Quick Preparation Summary

Before the snapshot, make sure you have:

• Access to your wallet.
• A secure wallet backup.
• Identified all Bitcoin addresses.
• Read the guide for your wallet.
• Understood the claim process.
• Reviewed security recommendations.
• Bookmarked the official Claim eCash website.

If you've completed every item on this checklist, you'll be well prepared for the official ECX claim process.