Everything you need to know about Bitcoin Cash (BCH) in Exodus.
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What was the Bitcoin Cash (BCH) hard fork on November 15, 2020?
There is no replay protection for the BCH hard fork, so sending out your BCH could result in a loss of BCHA funds.
The Bitcoin Cash (BCH) network underwent a hard fork on November 15, 2020.
The hard fork created two chains:
Bitcoin Cash (BCH)
Bitcoin Cash ABC (BCHA), rebranded to eCash (XEC).
Can I safely use BCH in Exodus?
Yes, Exodus supports Bitcoin Cash (BCH).
It's important to note that while you can still send and receive BCH inside your Exodus wallet, sending out your BCH will also send out unclaimed forked XEC. This is because there is no replay protection.
You will need to find a wallet that supports both BCH and XEC to split your funds.
We recommend not making any BCH transactions until you have split your
XEC from your BCH.
Does Exodus support BCHA or XEC?
No, Exodus doesn't support BCHA, rebranded to eCash (XEC).
To learn the criteria we use when adding support for new assets, visit: Will Exodus support my asset in the future?
How can I access my forked coins?
Your Exodus wallet is non-custodial, so you can still access forked coins regardless of whether Exodus supports them.
You will need your BCH private key to access your forked XEC, which you can find following this guide. Once you have your BCH private key, you can import it into a wallet that supports XEC.
You can find a list of wallets that are officially promoted by eCash, here:
Do your own research and verify the legitimacy of any wallet you decide to use. Scam wallets often target people trying to claim forked assets. If you import your private keys into a scam wallet, both your forked and original assets will be stolen! If you have any doubts about the legitimacy of a wallet, don't use it!
What is the Bitcoin Cash CashAddr (q address) format?
The CashAddr format was developed to reduce errors when sending and receiving Bitcoin Cash. It starts with a "q" and helps distinguish Bitcoin Cash (BCH) and Bitcoin (BTC) addresses.
How do I convert my Bitcoin Cash address (q address) to a Legacy address?
Exodus supports the CashAddr format, but if another service doesn't, you can convert your address to a Legacy address using a Bitcoin Cash address converter. Even when using the Legacy format, your BCH will arrive at your BCH wallet.
Bitcoin Cash Address Converter and OKLink are third-party platforms. As such, Exodus cannot guarantee the performance of its products/services or that the steps shown and the information provided will always be accurate.
In the Bitcoin Cash Address Converter, a) paste your Exodus Bitcoin Cash address and b) click Convert.
For information on how to find your Exodus Bitcoin Cash receive address, visit: How do I receive Bitcoin and crypto in Exodus?
You can now see your address in CashAddr or Legacy format. a) Click the Legacy tab to see your Legacy address. To copy it, b) click the copy icon.
Next, confirm that the Legacy address is correct by going to the OKLink Bitcoin Cash explorer. a) Search for your Legacy address. After you search using your Legacy address, if the Legacy address is correct, you'll see your Exodus Bitcoin Cash address in the CashAddr format as the search result.
What should I do if I have unclaimed BCH?
If you have unclaimed Bitcoin Cash (BCH) from the Bitcoin hard fork, you can contact Exodus Support for details on how to claim.
To contact Exodus Support, send an email to support@exodus.com, or visit the messenger (purple chat icon in the bottom-right corner) to start a chat.
Claiming forked assets is only possible if you were eligible at the time of the hard fork. BCH was distributed to any address holding Bitcoin (BTC) on July 31st, 2017.