BCH——Bitcoin forked "digital cash"
In 2017, for many Bitcoin holders, it was a surprising year—your Bitcoin suddenly gave birth to a relative: BCH, also known as Bitcoin Cash. It’s like discovering an extra bottle of a drink you’ve never bought in your fridge—making you feel pleasantly surprised inside.
The birth of BCH is actually a “separation” within the Bitcoin family. Originally, Bitcoin transactions were increasing, getting congested like traffic on a highway, and transaction fees were also rising. Some people wanted to widen the highway for smoother traffic; others insisted that the old road should remain unchanged. As a result, the two factions went their separate ways, and BCH was born—it inherited most of Bitcoin's rules but added a “fast lane” for transactions.
The core feature of BCH is “larger blocks,” simply put, it can hold more data each time transactions are packed. This means that when you transfer using BCH, not only is it faster, but the fees are lower. Imagine Bitcoin as a luxury cruise ship, BCH as a swift speedboat—same destination, but more suitable for quick, everyday short trips.
In the cryptocurrency world, BCH is like a low-key yet practical character. It’s not as flashy as Bitcoin, nor does it have the rich smart contract capabilities of Ethereum, but it is very practical for everyday payments and small transactions. Many merchants are willing to accept BCH payments, especially in scenarios sensitive to transaction fees and those that require quick completion. Its value is more reflected in its “usability” rather than just being a trading tool that people speculate on.
In the future, the prospects of BCH depend on the promotion of payment scenarios and technological upgrades. If more people are willing to use it for everyday consumption, BCH could become a true “digital cash,” just like the change in your pocket, ready to use anytime, safe and reliable. Its existence reminds us that cryptocurrency is not just an investment but also a convenient trading tool.
$BCH is the “fast cash” that forked from Bitcoin, inheriting the genes of the old Bitcoin while having its own characteristics. For ordinary people, it may be the entry key to the world of digital currency—easy, intuitive, and user-friendly.
