As Bitcoin Cash (BCH) gains global adoption and influence, related events and news continue to surge. This recap chronologically summarizes the most notable developments over the past two weeks, helping enthusiasts stay informed.
Vitalik Buterin Proposes BCH as Ethereum’s Data Layer
Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin sparked discussion in the Ethresear.ch forum with his post, "BCH: Ethereum’s Short-Term Data Availability Layer?" He suggested leveraging BCH’s blockchain to alleviate Ethereum’s network congestion by using it as a scalable data layer.
Key Reasons Cited:
- High data throughput
- Ultra-low transaction fees
- Existing mechanisms for ETH-based BCH block verification
- Supportive BCH community
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Bitcoin ABC Releases v0.19.10 Client Update
On July 18, Bitcoin ABC announced the launch of v0.19.10, featuring:
- GUI defaulting to CashAddr address format
- RPC optimizations for smoother node operations
Bitcoin Unlimited Seeks Feedback on Graphene Protocol
Bitcoin Unlimited (BU) invited community input on Graphene, a cutting-edge block compression technology. Unlike XThin or Compact Blocks, Graphene achieves significantly smaller block sizes (except for microblocks under 100 transactions). BU emphasized the need for standardization, as propagation techniques impact the entire BCH network.
Community Advocate Hayden Otto Onboards 8 Merchants in One Day
BCH enthusiast Hayden Otto documented his successful efforts in a YouTube video, helping 8 local businesses integrate BCH payments within 24 hours. His grassroots initiatives highlight BCH’s real-world utility.
Local.Bitcoin.com Hits Record Trading Volume
Roger Ver, aka "Bitcoin Jesus," reported a milestone: 173 trades executed on Local.Bitcoin.com in a single day (July 19). The non-custodial, KYC-free platform supports global peer-to-peer BCH trading with diverse payment methods.
Cashshuffle Surpasses 100K BCH in Mixed Transactions
Electron Cash’s Cashshuffle tool, launched in March, has enabled privacy-focused mixing for over 100,000 BCH (as of July 16). Users only pay minimal miner fees for this open-source service.
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Bitcoin Unlimited Drops BSV Support in v1.6.0.1
BU’s latest client (v1.6.0.1) removed Bitcoin SV (BSV) protocol compatibility, signaling a clear alignment with BCH’s roadmap. Previously, BU allowed users to toggle between BCH and BSV consensus rules.
Jiang Zhuo’er Debates Craig Wright on BCH vs. BSV
A July 23 debate on "Who Won the Bitcoin Civil War?" featured BCH advocate Jiang Zhuo’er and BSV’s Craig Wright. Jiang outlined BCH’s strengths:
- Directional clarity: Decentralization + scalable blocks.
- Community ethos: Pragmatic, solutions-driven.
- Architecture: Layered design (mainchain + sidechains).
Roger Ver’s SLP Token Giveaway
To promote BCH’s SLP token ecosystem, Roger Ver airdropped free tokens and BCH to CashGames.bitcoin.com users. Half the platform’s earnings were distributed to SLP address holders during the campaign.
FAQs
1. Why did Vitalik Buterin propose BCH for Ethereum?
Buterin highlighted BCH’s low fees and high throughput as ideal for offloading Ethereum’s data congestion.
2. How does Graphene improve BCH scalability?
By compressing blocks more efficiently than rival technologies, reducing propagation delays.
3. Is Cashshuffle safe to use?
Yes—it’s open-source, non-custodial, and only charges standard miner fees.
4. What’s the significance of Local.Bitcoin.com’s volume?
It reflects growing global demand for trustless, peer-to-peer BCH trading.
5. Why did BU drop BSV support?
To streamline development focus on BCH’s ecosystem.
Disclaimer: This article reflects the author’s views and is not financial advice.
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