FAQs
Cryptocurrency and Bitcoin Cash is an immensely deep topic. However, like anything, there are some questions which almost everyone wonders about at one time or another. This is a collection of answers that are short enough to digest quickly, but long enough to encapsulate a complete idea.
Note: Although the FAQs stand alone, the Start Guide and the Youtube documentary "Who Killed Bitcoin?" are heavily recommended as foundational knowledge and background.
Every Bitcoiner should also read the original Bitcoin whitepaper by Satoshi Nakamoto. Although there are some technical elements, the core principles and motivations of the project are understandable by anyone. Thorough reading of the whitepaper also contains a lot of answers and clues to deeper parts of the Bitcoin system.
Bitcoin Cash (BCH)
Why Bitcoin Cash instead of another cryptocurrency?
Nothing is perfect, why NOT Bitcoin Cash?
Should (or will) Bitcoin Cash rebrand?
Should (or will) Bitcoin Cash switch to Proof of Stake?
Should (or will) Bitcoin Cash add tail emission?
How does Bitcoin Cash governance / updates work?
What about privacy on Bitcoin Cash?
How can I help / contribute to Bitcoin Cash?
Tech
Developers refer to the Code page for technical information, resources, repos, where to ask questions etc.
What is 0-conf? Are BCH transactions instant?
What is CashTokens and why is it exciting?
What is AnyHedge and why is it exciting?
The Bitcoin Cash Podcast
Refer to the About page
What are the references in the Podcast intro?
What do you mean by "Following Bitcoin Cash on its rise to global reserve currency"?
Events / Conferences
Bitcoin Cash (BCH) vs Bitcoin (BTC)
Is Bitcoin Cash (BCH) the real Bitcoin?
What's wrong with Bitcoin (BTC)?
What about the Lightning Network?
If BCH improved on BTC by raising the 1MB block size limit, what if BTC does the same?
SmartBCH (sBCH)
SmartBCH assets are currently under seizure by an insolvent CoinFlex. This is a complicated situation, detailed breakdown can be found in Episode 52 and Episode 53. Recent updates on Episode 60.
It is critically important to research SmartBCH and understand the risks thoroughly before using it in any capacity at this time. Further updates will of course appear on the podcast where notable change has happened, but The Bitcoin Cash Podcast suggests avoiding SmartBCH entirely at this time.
Is SmartBCH burning BCH coins a problem?
What is a decentralised exchange?
Where can I learn more about smartBCH?
Scams
Refer to the Start Guide about scams page.
The Bitcoin Cash Podcast covers some of the many scams in cryptocurrency as relevant to Bitcoin Cash, but there is not time to address them all or in great detail. For those interested in deep dives on crypto scams, check out Crypto Critics Corner and Coffeezilla.
Cryptocurrency
Why are cryptocurrency communities so tribal?
In future, can I pay in any cryptocurrency I like?
Commerce
How are goods and services priced in Bitcoin Cash? Isn't the volatilty a problem?
If the value of Bitcoin Cash is expected to go up, why would anyone ever spend it?
Where can I spend Bitcoin Cash?
Onboarding
Where and how can I get Bitcoin Cash?
How can I afford a whole Bitcoin Cash?
Roadblocks
What about the environment? Doesn't Bitcoin mining waste energy?
What if governments ban/regulate crypto?
What if governments make their own crypto?