TECHINASIA · 2026-11-03 02:58 UTC

ECash launches new Bitcoin network with 5 sidechains

ECash, a Bitcoin hard fork by LayerTwo Labs, launched its mainnet on October 29 with a Drivechain design enabling developers to build sidechains without modifying Bitcoin's protocol. The network launched with five sidechains focused on payments, privacy, digital assets, identity, and prediction markets, with two more in development. Bitcoin holders received matching ECX (eCash's native cryptocurrency) balances at a 1:1 ratio at the fork snapshot.

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