🟦 Developer Proposes Bitcoin eCash Hard Fork; Satoshi Token Redistribution Sparks Controversy.

On April 27, CoinDesk reported that longtime Bitcoin developer Paul Sztorc has proposed a hard fork named eCash, scheduled for August 2026 at block height 964,000.

Under the proposal, existing BTC holders will receive eCash tokens at a 1:1 ratio. The new chain will introduce Drivechains, a sidechain architecture designed to improve scalability.

Controversy centers on plans to allocate a portion of eCash tokens from Satoshi Nakamoto’s addresses to early investors and contributors. The move has drawn sharp criticism, with some calling it "theft" of tokens untouched for over a decade.

Sztorc argues the redistribution is needed to incentivize development and collaboration before launch, ensuring the project is fully built and functional.$BTC

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