Bitcoin's 'hazardous' airdrop: Why developers are warning against Paul Sztorc’s eCash fork
Paul Sztorc's proposed eCash fork faces sharp criticism from Bitcoin developers who view it as a risky airdrop rather than legitimate fork. Concerns center on lack of replay protection, uneven distribution favoring exchanges over self-custodial users, and philosophical tensions around redefining Bitcoin ownership. Limited support exists, with most Bitcoin forks historically failing to gain traction.
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