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eCash Proposal Sparks Controversy: A Risky Airdrop or Bitcoin Fork?

The eCash proposal, dated May 2, 2026, aims to create a new chain by distributing tokens based on Bitcoins unspent transaction outputs (UTXOs). However, critics argue its more of a risky airdrop than a fork, as it could force users to pull funds from secure cold storage and deal with unknown software.

Major security concerns include the lack of replay protection, which could lead to lost funds. Additionally, the plan reallocates long-dormant coins linked to Bitcoins creator, Satoshi Nakamoto, and funnels some to early investors, sparking ethical debates.

While some view it as an optional scaling experiment, most forks fizzle out, and eCash seems headed the same way, testing Bitcoins social limits without shaking its foundations.

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