Paul Sztorc has announced a proposed Bitcoin hard fork set for August 2026 at block 964,000, which would provide holders with 1 eCash for each 1 BTC. According to NS3.AI, while BTC balances will remain on the Bitcoin mainnet, the final launch software, replay rules, and coin-splitting tools are still pending verification. The proposal currently lacks support from major miners, exchanges, custodians, and wallets, raising concerns about liquidity and usability.