It is a decentralized Layer‑1 payment network based on UTXO, whose native coin is XEC. The project emerged on November 15, 2020, as a result of a hard fork of Bitcoin Cash, initiated by the Bitcoin ABC team, and was originally called Bitcoin Cash ABC (BCHA). On July 1, 2021, the network was renamed to eCash with a simultaneous 1:1 000 000 denomination, making the base unit more convenient for everyday transactions. eCash retains the classic Proof‑of‑Work (SHA‑256) with a 10‑minute block interval and supplements it with the Avalanche protocol to ensure fast finality. The goal is to become scalable digital cash with near-instant payment confirmation.

eCash is focused on peer-to-peer micropayments with very low fees. Unlike many other blockchains, it does not reduce block time for speed - instead, a staking layer of Avalanche is built on top of PoW, providing second-level finality. This allows near-instant settlement without compromising the security of the base layer.

What Makes It Unique

The main distinction is the hybrid consensus: Nakamoto PoW for chain security and Avalanche for finality and staking. The network features built-in privacy through CashFusion, support for native tokens (eTokens) and NFTs, as well as a Subnet architecture that allows creating independent environments, including those with EVM. Development funding is provided through the Infrastructure Funding Policy (IFP) - a share of miner rewards, eliminating the need for ICOs or venture rounds. When compared to competitors: Litecoin relies on fast blocks, Dash uses masternodes, Dogecoin has an inflationary model, while eCash focuses on staking and finality.

eCash Features

Technical Information

Consensus: Proof‑of‑Work (SHA‑256), 10‑minute block, halving every 210 000 blocks. Difficulty is adjusted using the ASERT algorithm inherited from Bitcoin Cash. On top of PoW, the Avalanche protocol operates: Post‑Consensus was activated on September 14, 2022 - providing finality within one block; Pre‑Consensus was launched on November 15, 2025, at block 923 347 - reducing final confirmation time to 1-2 seconds. Blocks can be up to 32 MB; long-term scaling to 5 million TPS is declared. The Bitcoin ABC node includes a built-in indexer Chronik with WebSocket and JSON API, simplifying application development. The ecosystem supports native tokens and NFTs through Chronik and the Postage Protocol (fees can be sponsored by a third party). CashFusion for enhanced privacy is built into the Electrum ABC wallet. Regular mandatory upgrades occur on May 15 (known updates for 2024, 2025, 2026), with checkpoints released after each for secure node connection.

Tokenomics

The maximum supply is strictly capped at 21 trillion XEC. The emission curve follows Bitcoin's: halving every 210 000 blocks. The first halving on eCash occurred at block 840 000, after which the subsidy decreased from 6 250 000 XEC to 3 125 000 XEC. As of mid-2026, slightly less than 20 trillion XEC is in circulation (inherited from Bitcoin Cash and its distribution). The inflation model is disinflationary, like Bitcoin. Protocol funding is provided through the Infrastructure Funding Policy (IFP): initially, 8% of miner rewards went to the development wallet; in 2023, the share was increased to 32% (according to community reports). Staking: the minimum deposit to participate in an Avalanche node is 100 million XEC per UTXO, with a coin maturity requirement (at least ~2016 blocks). Rewards are paid by the protocol proportionally to the stake and participation time. There was no premine or investor sale.

XEC Security

Official public audits from firms such as CertiK or Trail of Bits are not presented on the project's website. Security is ensured by a combination of PoW and Avalanche staking: to reverse a confirmed block, an attacker would need control over both the majority of hashing power and a supermajority of the stake. No consensus attacks or double-spends have been recorded during the network's existence. After each May upgrade, Bitcoin ABC releases versions with checkpoints to help nodes avoid accidental forks. On the user side, phishing attacks targeting fake versions of the Cashtab wallet are recorded - official resources are published at e.cash.

Where to Trade

List of trading platforms:

CEX exchanges: Binance, Gate, LBank, KuCoin, MEXC, WhiteBIT, BingX, Binance US.

Trading pairs are available on major centralized exchanges, including Binance, Huobi, KuCoin, Gate.io, Poloniex, Kraken, and the South Korean Bithumb. On November 23, 2023, Bitfinex delisted XEC. The all-time high was recorded on November 10, 2021; by July 2026, the price had corrected more than 99% from the peak. The exact date of the all-time low is not disclosed.

Aggregator Listings

Project ranking by market capitalization:

CoinGecko rank: 210
CoinMarketCap rank: 146
Finkonkurs rank: 195

Investors and Funds

According to public data, eCash and the Bitcoin ABC team have not raised venture capital funding, nor conducted ICOs, IDOs, or SAFTs. Development is funded through the Infrastructure Funding Policy (IFP) - a share of miner rewards allocated to development, as well as through the community and voluntary donations.

Key Partnerships and Ecosystem

The main technological partnership is with the Avalanche protocol (integration of post-consensus and pre-consensus). For developers, Chronik is available - a high-performance indexer built into the Bitcoin ABC node. The Cashtab wallet (lead developer Joey King) supports eTokens, NFTs, and a built-in DEX. The Postage Protocol allows sponsoring fees for token transactions. CashFusion is integrated into Electrum ABC for enhanced privacy. The Subnet network enables deploying independent environments, including those with EVM support. NOWNodes serves as an external RPC provider. Additionally, eCash is part of the Valour Digital Asset Certificates index products (January 2025).

Potential

The technological potential of eCash is tied to plans for scaling to 5 million TPS and achieving finality in 1-2 seconds thanks to Avalanche. Low fees and the staking system could drive adoption as a payment method. The absence of external investors and debt makes the tokenomics independent. The digital payments market remains large, and eCash aims to occupy the niche of fast cash with minimal costs.

Risks [Identified by Finkonkurs AI Analytics System]

Regulatory risks include uncertainty in the US: XEC is not named a security in SEC lawsuits, but classification may change after the CLARITY Act is passed. In the EU, MiCA applies, which is generally favorable. In 2026, confusion arose from the announcement of a Bitcoin hard fork called eCash by Paul Sztorc, which could undermine brand recognition. Tokenomics carries a centralization risk due to the IFP: the development share increased from 8% to 32%, raising concerns about resource allocation. High concentration of coins among whales (inherited from Bitcoin Cash) creates price pressure during corrections. The network shows low actual load (less than 1 TPS), questioning current demand. There are no public security audits from leading firms. Users face phishing attacks on fake wallet versions.

Related Individuals

Amaury Séchet (founder of Bitcoin ABC and eCash) - architect of Bitcoin ABC, previously researched digital cash at Facebook, community member since 2010. Defines the overall direction of eCash development.
Fabcien (lead developer) - over 15 years in electronics and software development, worked on medical devices until 2018, then joined Bitcoin ABC.
Joey King (senior developer, Cashtab lead) - mechanical engineer, 10 years at ExxonMobil and Samsung, then learned programming and has worked with Bitcoin technologies since 2017.
PiRK (developer) - geophysicist turned software developer, worked at a synchrotron, involved with eCash since 2020.
Antony Zegers (CEO of Bitcoin ABC) - master's degree in electrical engineering, 12 years in operations research, in cryptocurrencies since 2012.
David Klakurka (management, strategy) - 13 years in IT, founder of Blockchain Ventures, supports paybutton.org and coin.dance.
AK (social media manager) - digital marketer with 9 years of experience.

Legal entity: Bitcoin ABC (development team).

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WhitePaper

The whitepaper describes the concept of eCash as digital cash, the hybrid Proof‑of‑Work and Avalanche consensus, scaling mechanisms, and tokenomics. Link: not publicly available.