Before You Begin
Before starting the claim process, make sure you have access to your Electrum wallet and that you can unlock it successfully.
Depending on how your wallet was originally created, you may use either your wallet recovery phrase or a private key during the official claim process.
You should also prepare an ECX receiving address before claiming your allocation.
- Access to your Electrum wallet
- Wallet password (if configured)
- Recovery phrase or private key (if needed)
- ECX receiving address
- Internet connection
Check Your Eligibility (Recommended)
The recommended first step is to check whether your Bitcoin addresses qualify for an ECX allocation.
The ECX Claim Checker requires only your public Bitcoin address. No private key or recovery phrase is needed to verify eligibility.
Prepare Your ECX Address
Generate an ECX receiving address using an ECX wallet or obtain a deposit address from an exchange that supports ECX.
Your ECX allocation will be delivered to this address after your claim has been completed successfully.
Open the Official ECX Claim Tool
After confirming your eligibility—or if you choose to skip the eligibility check—continue to the Official ECX Claim Tool.
The tool supports both Bitcoin private keys and recovery phrases, allowing you to use the method appropriate for your Electrum wallet.
Choose Your Verification Method
Electrum supports different wallet configurations.
Depending on how your wallet was created, you may verify ownership using a Bitcoin private key or your Electrum recovery phrase.
Select the option that matches your wallet within the Official ECX Claim Tool.
Private Key / Recovery Phrase
Enter Your Wallet Information
Carefully enter the information requested by the Official ECX Claim Tool.
If using a recovery phrase, enter the words in the correct order.
If using a private key, verify that it corresponds to the eligible Bitcoin address you wish to claim.
Enter Your ECX Address
Paste your ECX destination address into the claim form.
Before submitting your claim, verify that the address is correct, as your ECX allocation will be delivered there.
Submit Your Claim
Review all entered information carefully before submitting.
Once ownership verification has been completed successfully, your ECX allocation will be processed and delivered to your ECX receiving address.
Claim Timeline
Bitcoin Snapshot
Electrum Wallet
Check Eligibility (optional)
Prepare ECX Address
Official Claim Tool
Ownership Verification
Receive ECX
Security Recommendations
Store your Electrum recovery phrase securely and never share it with anyone claiming to provide technical support.
Always confirm that you are using the official Claim eCash website before entering any wallet information.
Always verify your ECX receiving address before completing your claim.
Ensure your Electrum wallet backup is available before starting the claim process.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I claim ECX if my Bitcoin was stored in Electrum?
If your Bitcoin addresses were eligible during the official Bitcoin snapshot, you may be able to claim ECX using the official claim process.
Should I use the Claim Checker first?
Yes. The ECX Claim Checker is the recommended first step because it allows you to verify your eligibility using only a public Bitcoin address.
Can Electrum users use either a private key or a recovery phrase?
The Official ECX Claim Tool supports both verification methods. Use the method that corresponds to your Electrum wallet configuration.
Does the Claim Checker require sensitive wallet information?
No. The ECX Claim Checker requires only your public Bitcoin address and never asks for your private key or recovery phrase.
Where will my ECX be sent?
Your ECX allocation will be delivered to the ECX receiving address that you specify during the official claim process.
Is Electrum supported?
Electrum is one of the Bitcoin wallets supported by the official Claim eCash guides. Follow this guide together with the instructions provided in the Official ECX Claim Tool.
Ready to Claim Your ECX?
Start with a public address check, then continue to the official ECX claim tool when you are ready.