{"id":23028,"date":"2025-07-12T09:03:56","date_gmt":"2025-07-12T09:03:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bitnovo.com\/blog\/?p=23028"},"modified":"2025-09-10T15:17:01","modified_gmt":"2025-09-10T15:17:01","slug":"bitcoin-cash-vs-bitcoin-why-are-there-two-cryptos-with-the-same-name","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bitnovo.com\/blog\/en\/bitcoin-cash-vs-bitcoin-why-are-there-two-cryptos-with-the-same-name","title":{"rendered":"Bitcoin Cash vs. Bitcoin: Why are there two cryptos with the same name?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-transparent ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Alternar tabla de contenidos\"><span 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ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bitnovo.com\/blog\/en\/bitcoin-cash-vs-bitcoin-why-are-there-two-cryptos-with-the-same-name\/#what_is_bitcoin_cash_and_why_was_it_born\" >What is Bitcoin Cash and why was it born?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bitnovo.com\/blog\/en\/bitcoin-cash-vs-bitcoin-why-are-there-two-cryptos-with-the-same-name\/#what_is_a_hard_fork_and_why_does_it_happen\" >What is a hard fork and why does it happen?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bitnovo.com\/blog\/en\/bitcoin-cash-vs-bitcoin-why-are-there-two-cryptos-with-the-same-name\/#hard_fork_vs_soft_fork\" >Hard fork vs soft fork<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bitnovo.com\/blog\/en\/bitcoin-cash-vs-bitcoin-why-are-there-two-cryptos-with-the-same-name\/#the_bitcoin_case_one_network_two_visions\" >The Bitcoin case: One network, two visions<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bitnovo.com\/blog\/en\/bitcoin-cash-vs-bitcoin-why-are-there-two-cryptos-with-the-same-name\/#what_happens_to_coins_when_a_hard_fork_occurs\" >What happens to coins when a hard fork occurs?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bitnovo.com\/blog\/en\/bitcoin-cash-vs-bitcoin-why-are-there-two-cryptos-with-the-same-name\/#key_differences_between_bitcoin_and_bitcoin_cash\" >Key differences between Bitcoin and Bitcoin Cash<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bitnovo.com\/blog\/en\/bitcoin-cash-vs-bitcoin-why-are-there-two-cryptos-with-the-same-name\/#block_ssize_and_transaction_speed\" >Block Ssize and transaction speed<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bitnovo.com\/blog\/en\/bitcoin-cash-vs-bitcoin-why-are-there-two-cryptos-with-the-same-name\/#fees_and_scalability\" >Fees and scalability<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bitnovo.com\/blog\/en\/bitcoin-cash-vs-bitcoin-why-are-there-two-cryptos-with-the-same-name\/#acceptance_community_and_active_development\" >Acceptance, community, and active development<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bitnovo.com\/blog\/en\/bitcoin-cash-vs-bitcoin-why-are-there-two-cryptos-with-the-same-name\/#focus_as_store_of_value_vs_payment_medium\" >Focus as Store of Value vs Payment Medium<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bitnovo.com\/blog\/en\/bitcoin-cash-vs-bitcoin-why-are-there-two-cryptos-with-the-same-name\/#which_is_better_it_depends_on_the_use_case\" >Which is better? It depends on the use case<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bitnovo.com\/blog\/en\/bitcoin-cash-vs-bitcoin-why-are-there-two-cryptos-with-the-same-name\/#quick_comparison_btc_vs_bch\" >Quick Comparison BTC vs. BCH<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bitnovo.com\/blog\/en\/bitcoin-cash-vs-bitcoin-why-are-there-two-cryptos-with-the-same-name\/#governance_who_decides_the_future_of_each_network\" >Governance: Who Decides the Future of Each Network?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bitnovo.com\/blog\/en\/bitcoin-cash-vs-bitcoin-why-are-there-two-cryptos-with-the-same-name\/#how_to_buy_and_use_bitcoin_cash_bch\" >How to Buy and Use Bitcoin Cash (BCH)?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bitnovo.com\/blog\/en\/bitcoin-cash-vs-bitcoin-why-are-there-two-cryptos-with-the-same-name\/#how_to_use_bitcoin_cash_bch\" >How to Use Bitcoin Cash (BCH)?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bitnovo.com\/blog\/en\/bitcoin-cash-vs-bitcoin-why-are-there-two-cryptos-with-the-same-name\/#bch-compatible_wallets\" >BCH-Compatible Wallets<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bitnovo.com\/blog\/en\/bitcoin-cash-vs-bitcoin-why-are-there-two-cryptos-with-the-same-name\/#where_to_buy_bitcoin_cash_on_bitnovo\" >Where to Buy Bitcoin Cash on Bitnovo?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bitnovo.com\/blog\/en\/bitcoin-cash-vs-bitcoin-why-are-there-two-cryptos-with-the-same-name\/#why_bitnovo\" >Why Bitnovo?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bitnovo.com\/blog\/en\/bitcoin-cash-vs-bitcoin-why-are-there-two-cryptos-with-the-same-name\/#current_uses_and_merchants_that_accept_it\" >Current Uses and Merchants That Accept It<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Tiempo de lectura:<\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 7<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minutos<\/span><\/span><p>In the fascinating world of cryptocurrencies, a recurring question often arises: why do two assets with such similar names, Bitcoin (BTC) and <a href=\"https:\/\/bitcoincash.org\/es\/\">Bitcoin Cash<\/a> (BCH), exist? <strong>What might seem like a simple typo is actually the result of one of the most significant splits in cryptocurrency history<\/strong>, known as a\u00a0\u00abhard fork\u00bb.<\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-23029 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bitnovo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/RECIBIENDO-BITCOIN.jpg\" alt=\"Bitnovo_what_is_a_hard_fork\" width=\"930\" height=\"620\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bitnovo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/RECIBIENDO-BITCOIN.jpg 930w, https:\/\/www.bitnovo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/RECIBIENDO-BITCOIN-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.bitnovo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/RECIBIENDO-BITCOIN-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 930px) 100vw, 930px\" \/><br \/>\nBelow, the origin of this split will be unraveled, its fundamental differences will be understood, how a hard fork works will be explained, and, most importantly, which of these two digital coins might be the best option for each user will be analyzed.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"what_is_bitcoin_cash_and_why_was_it_born\"><\/span><strong>What is Bitcoin Cash and why was it born?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Bitcoin Cash (BCH) is a cryptocurrency<\/strong> that aims to offer an alternative to the world\u2019s oldest and most traded cryptocurrency, Bitcoin (BTC).<\/p>\n<p>Launched in August 2017, Bitcoin Cash was born from a fundamental disagreement in the Bitcoin community. A group of users and developers, at odds with the roadmap proposed by the core Bitcoin Core team, <strong>believed significant technical changes were necessary for Bitcoin to scale globally and compete with traditional<\/strong> payment systems like\u00a0Visa\u00a0or\u00a0PayPal.<br \/>\nIMAGE: Bitcoin Cash<\/p>\n<p>Essentially, <strong>Bitcoin Cash advocates sought greater transaction capacity and reduced<\/strong> fees for users, with the idea of shifting those costs to other elements of the network.<\/p>\n<p>To achieve these goals, Bitcoin Cash modified Bitcoin\u2019s code, resulting in a fork (hard fork) that split the Bitcoin blockchain into two separate chains: <strong>Bitcoin (BTC) and Bitcoin Cash (BCH)<\/strong>. This split meant that, at the time of launch, any user holding BTC could claim an equivalent balance in BCH, giving rise to two distinct assets and networks.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"what_is_a_hard_fork_and_why_does_it_happen\"><\/span><strong>What is a hard fork and why does it happen?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A hard fork is the only method currently known <strong>for developers to update Bitcoin\u2019s software<\/strong>. Developers split the network and essentially create a new blockchain with modified rules.<\/p>\n<p>The original version and the forked version of the cryptocurrency have identical blockchains up to the block where the split occurred. From there, the two networks exist independently.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"hard_fork_vs_soft_fork\"><\/span><strong>Hard fork vs soft fork<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>In the crypto world, a \u00abfork\u00bb is an update or change to a blockchain\u2019s protocol. There are two main types:<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 <strong>A\u00a0soft fork<\/strong>. It is a backward-compatible protocol rule update that does not create two independent chains. It allows a smooth transition, as all network nodes can continue validating transactions and blocks, maintaining consensus even if some participants choose not to update their software.<br \/>\nIMAGE: Hard fork vs soft fork<br \/>\n\u2022 <strong>A\u00a0hard fork<\/strong>. It is a significant and irreversible divergence in the blockchain\u2019s protocol rules, resulting in two independent and incompatible chains. It typically occurs when a substantial change is made to the blockchain\u2019s code, often leading to the creation of a new cryptocurrency and a new community.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"the_bitcoin_case_one_network_two_visions\"><\/span><strong>The Bitcoin case: One network, two visions<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Specifically, <strong>the case of Bitcoin and Bitcoin Cash exemplifies how a hard fork can split a network into two distinct visions<\/strong>. In 2017, the Bitcoin community split over scalability: while\u00a0BTC prioritized security and decentralization with small blocks,\u00a0BCH advocated for larger blocks\u00a0for faster, cheaper daily transactions.<\/p>\n<p>This divergence resulted in two separate cryptocurrencies and blockchains: BTC as a\u00a0store of value\u00a0and BCH focused on\u00a0transaction speed.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"what_happens_to_coins_when_a_hard_fork_occurs\"><\/span><strong>What happens to coins when a hard fork occurs?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>After a hard fork, the old and new versions are completely split; <strong>there is no option for communication or transactions between them<\/strong>. Typically, the new version inherits all historical transactions, and from that point on, each version will have its own transaction history.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"key_differences_between_bitcoin_and_bitcoin_cash\"><\/span><strong>Key differences between Bitcoin and Bitcoin Cash<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Bitcoin and Bitcoin Cash differ primarily in their overall design philosophy approach.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"block_ssize_and_transaction_speed\"><\/span><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-23032 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bitnovo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Bitcoin-vs-Bitcoin-Cash-1.jpg\" alt=\"Bitnovo_btc_bch_comparison\" width=\"300\" height=\"168\" \/><br \/>\n<strong>Block Ssize and transaction speed<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Notably, <strong>Bitcoin Cash\u2019s standout feature is that its blockchain blocks can be larger<\/strong>, allowing it to process more transactions each time a block is added.<\/p>\n<p>This extra space saves users the fees applied in Bitcoin to prioritize transactions during high demand.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"fees_and_scalability\"><\/span><strong>Fees and scalability<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Due to its greater processing capacity, Bitcoin Cash generally features lower transaction fees than Bitcoin.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"acceptance_community_and_active_development\"><\/span><strong>Acceptance, community, and active development<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Bitcoin Cash focuses on person-to-person payment system use, seeking greater adoption and utility as a digital currency.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Bitcoin Cash developers believe\u00a0customer payments\u00a0are more important for growing BCH\u2019s short-term value<\/strong>. For this reason, users may consider it the more suitable currency for online purchases.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"focus_as_store_of_value_vs_payment_medium\"><\/span><strong>Focus as Store of Value vs Payment Medium<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Bitcoin Cash advocates believe that by focusing on offering cheaper transactions, consumers will begin choosing BCH for online transactions, increasing its value.<\/p>\n<p>Bitcoin Cash also retains some aspects of Bitcoin, including its\u00a0scarcity. <strong>This includes the rule that only\u00a021 million BCH\u00a0can be created, and the number of new BCH tokens<\/strong> introduced into the network is programmed to decrease over time in a phenomenon known as\u00a0\u00abhalving\u00bb.<\/p>\n<p>In summary, Bitcoin Cash presents itself as a Bitcoin alternative seeking to be\u00a0faster, cheaper, and more scalable\u00a0for use as a payment medium.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"which_is_better_it_depends_on_the_use_case\"><\/span><strong>Which is better? It depends on the use case<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>It\u2019s important to remember that Bitcoin is and always will be the original currency, <strong>besides being the\u00a0most adopted globally<\/strong>. Determining which cryptocurrency is better than the other is complex, as the answer depends on each user\u2019s perspective.<\/p>\n<p>However, broadly speaking, it can be stated that Bitcoin (BTC) remains the most dominant and reliable cryptocurrency as \u00abdigital gold.\u00bb It has also proven its ability to endure over time. Bitcoin Cash (BCH), while cheaper and offering fast transactions, ranks 12th on the list of most-used cryptocurrencies.<\/p>\n<p>Fees for sending Bitcoin Cash are typically\u00a0less than one cent per transaction, and settlement occurs almost instantly, regardless of participants\u2019 physical locations. This makes Bitcoin Cash useful not only for\u00a0remittances and cross-border trade\u00a0but also for daily transactions like buying groceries.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"quick_comparison_btc_vs_bch\"><\/span><strong>Quick Comparison BTC vs. BCH<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Since the fork in 2017, <strong>the multiple independent developer teams working on the Bitcoin Cash protocol<\/strong> have introduced innovations aimed at improving Bitcoin Cash\u2019s usability as a\u00a0peer-to-peer electronic cash system\u00a0supporting economic freedom. These innovations, distinguishing Bitcoin Cash from Bitcoin, are summarized below:<\/p>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<td>Feature<\/td>\n<td>Bitcoin (BTC)<\/td>\n<td>Bitcoin Cash (BCH)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Max block size<\/td>\n<td>1 MB<\/td>\n<td>32 MB\u00a0(a larger size increasing the volume of transactions the Bitcoin Cash network can process on-chain).<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Speed<\/td>\n<td>3-7 transactions per second<\/td>\n<td>Up to\u00a0200 transactions per second.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Fees<\/td>\n<td>Average\u00a0$0.75 per transaction.<\/td>\n<td>Generally\u00a0less than one cent per transaction.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Algorithm<\/td>\n<td>Original hash algorithm.<\/td>\n<td>Hash algorithm\u00a0different from Bitcoin&#8217;s, making replay between the two chains impossible.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Adoption &amp; growth<\/td>\n<td>Dominant, prioritizes security and decentralization.<\/td>\n<td>Some acceptance, seeks greater speed and scalability for daily transactions but hasn\u2019t reached BTC\u2019s level of backing.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"governance_who_decides_the_future_of_each_network\"><\/span><strong>Governance: Who Decides the Future of Each Network?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Governance in blockchain networks like Bitcoin and Bitcoin Cash is a decentralized process<\/strong>. Truly, these networks evolve according to the broad consensus of their participants.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-23035 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bitnovo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/FUTURO-1-1024x537.jpg\" alt=\"Bitnovo_how_to_buy_bitcoin_cash\" width=\"1024\" height=\"537\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bitnovo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/FUTURO-1-1024x537.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.bitnovo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/FUTURO-1-300x157.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.bitnovo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/FUTURO-1-768x403.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.bitnovo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/FUTURO-1.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>There is a wide range of voices, including developers, miners, exchanges, wallet providers, custodians, full node operators, and end users.<\/p>\n<p>Notably,\u00a0Bitcoin\u2019s governance prioritizes security and censorship resistance. While\u00a0Bitcoin Cash\u2019s is focused on development speed and on-chain scalability.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Now, in both cases, consensus among developers, miners, and node operators is vital for the network\u2019s evolution<\/strong>, as a lack of agreement can lead to splits (forks) and the creation of new cryptocurrencies.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"how_to_buy_and_use_bitcoin_cash_bch\"><\/span><strong>How to Buy and Use Bitcoin Cash (BCH)?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>To buy Bitcoin Cash (BCH), you must use a crypto exchange. Once purchased, it can be stored in a BCH-compatible cryptocurrency wallet. To use it, you simply need to transfer funds to the recipient\u2019s BCH address.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Choose an exchange<\/strong>. Research and select a reliable exchange that offers Bitcoin Cash and convenient payment methods.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Create an account<\/strong>. Register on your chosen exchange and verify your identity if required.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Deposit funds<\/strong>. Transfer funds to your exchange account using available payment methods.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Buy BCH<\/strong>. Find Bitcoin Cash on the platform and purchase it using deposited funds.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Store BCH<\/strong>. Transfer BCH to a secure cryptocurrency wallet.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"how_to_use_bitcoin_cash_bch\"><\/span><strong>How to Use Bitcoin Cash (BCH)?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Obtain a BCH address<\/strong>. You need the recipient\u2019s wallet public address to send funds.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Initiate a transaction<\/strong>. In your wallet, select the option to send BCH.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Enter the BCH address<\/strong>. Paste the recipient\u2019s address in the corresponding field.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Specify the amount<\/strong>. Enter the amount of BCH you wish to send.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Confirm the transaction<\/strong>. Review details and confirm the transaction.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"bch-compatible_wallets\"><\/span><strong>BCH-Compatible Wallets<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Before you can start trading or mining Bitcoin Cash, you need a place to store it, e.g., a wallet. Options include:<\/p>\n<p>\u2022\u00a0<strong>Hardware wallets<\/strong>. The most secure for storing large amounts of BCH, as they keep private keys offline:\u00a0Ledger\u00a0or\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/trezor.io\/\">Trezor<\/a>.<br \/>\n\u2022\u00a0<strong>Software wallets<\/strong>. Apps installed on your computer or mobile device. Offer a good balance of security and convenience:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.exodus.com\/\">Exodus<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"where_to_buy_bitcoin_cash_on_bitnovo\"><\/span><strong>Where to Buy Bitcoin Cash on Bitnovo?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bitnovo.com\/blog\/en\/bitnovo-a-decade-breaking-barriers-and-making-crypto-for-everyone\/\">Bitnovo<\/a><\/strong> offers\u00a0four ways\u00a0to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bitnovo.com\/en\/buy\/bitcoin-cash\/\">buy<\/a> Bitcoin Cash instantly, allowing users to choose what best suits their needs to acquire BCH securely, quickly, and easily.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bitnovo.com\/en\/buy\/card\/\">Buy<\/a> Bitcoin Cash with\u00a0Apple Pay and Google Pay. Buy Bitcoin Cash in seconds from your mobile. With Apple Pay or Google Pay, just one tap to pay securely.<\/li>\n<li>Buy Bitcoin Cash with\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bitnovo.com\/en\/buy\/transfer\/\">bank transfer<\/a>. Purchase Bitcoin Cash via traditional bank transfer quickly and securely.<\/li>\n<li>Buy Bitcoin Cash using\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bitnovo.com\/en\/buy\/cash\/\">vouchers<\/a>. Acquire Bitnovo vouchers at over\u00a040,000 physical pointsin Europe and redeem them for Bitcoin Cash via the App.<\/li>\n<li>Buy Bitcoin Cash with\u00a0instant SEPA <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bitnovo.com\/en\/buy\/transfer\/\">transfer<\/a>. Receive BCH instantly with SEPA transfers. A fast, secure option for those looking to transact directly from their bank account.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"why_bitnovo\"><\/span><strong>Why Bitnovo?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>\u2022 <strong>Cryptocurrency custody<\/strong>. Offers a secure, convenient way to have full control of funds and protect cryptocurrencies.<br \/>\n\u2022\u00a0<strong>Secure and reliable<\/strong>. All transactions are protected with IT security.<br \/>\n\u2022\u00a0<strong>Best price<\/strong>. With the same money, you receive\u00a0more BCH, indicating they offer the best market rate.<br \/>\n\u2022\u00a0<strong>Fast<\/strong>. Access the platform from mobile or computer to acquire cryptos.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"current_uses_and_merchants_that_accept_it\"><\/span><strong>Current Uses and Merchants That Accept It<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Bitcoin Cash is used for payments both online and in physical stores, with growing acceptance by merchants and payment platforms. It\u2019s used for daily purchases, international transactions, and by companies like PayPal, AT&amp;T, and Microsoft. It can also be used for:<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 <strong>Merchant payments<\/strong>. Including restaurants and service providers.<br \/>\n\u2022\u00a0Online shopping.<br \/>\n\u2022\u00a0<strong>Transfers<\/strong>. Fast, low-cost transactions.<br \/>\n\u2022\u00a0Remittances.<br \/>\n\u2022\u00a0<strong>Recurring payments<\/strong>. For subscriptions or ongoing services.<\/p>\n<p>Though dialogue on these topics remains open,\u00a0Andreas M. Antonopoulos\u00a0states:<\/p>\n<p><em>\u00abThe future of a decentralized network is not dictated, it is negotiated. Every fork is a technical referendum, and every community, a shared vision seeking its own path\u00bb<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p><span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Tiempo de lectura:<\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 7<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minutos<\/span><\/span>Understand the origins and key differences between Bitcoin and Bitcoin Cash. 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