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#CryptoMarketSeesVolatility Bitcoin developers Paul Sztorc announced a new hard fork plan that could create a fundamental change in the network.
While this upgrade called "eCash" is scheduled to launch in August, it was stated that the project aims to create an alternative Layer 1 network for Bitcoin and seven Layer 2 scaling solutions (Drivechains).
According to information shared by Sztorc, after the hard fork, existing Bitcoin (BTC) holders will be able to exchange their assets for eCash on a 1:1 basis. It was also stated that the new chain's Layer 1 node software will largely be a copy of the Bitcoin Core client, and will continue to use the SHA-256 algorithm. Additionally, the initial difficulty will be lowered to encourage mining participation.
Another notable aspect of the project is the integration of seven Layer 2 solutions aimed at increasing transaction capacity. This setup is intended to support both higher transaction volumes and optional on-chain privacy features.
Sztorc argued that eCash is different from forks like Bitcoin Cash that emerged in 2017, stating that the project aims to "solve long-standing issues" of Bitcoin. However, this approach has also sparked disagreements within the community.
One particularly controversial topic is the proposal to "manually redistribute" a portion of the approximately 1.1 million BTC believed to belong to Satoshi Nakamoto to early participants. Some Bitcoin supporters strongly opposed this plan, arguing that it constitutes interference with the original chain's assets.
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