A long-time Bitcoin developer, Paul Sztorc, is proposing a new Bitcoin fork that would copy Bitcoin into a separate chain and issue a new native token (“eCash”). BTC holders at the time of the fork would receive an equal amount of the new token (e.g., 4.19 $BTC → 4.19 $eCash).
The controversial element is that some wallets could be flagged as “inactive” (including Satoshi-era coins), and their balances would be treated differently under the new chain’s rules, with portions potentially redistributed. Supporters argue it could revive lost coins and make supply more usable, while critics say it effectively rewrites ownership and sets a dangerous precedent.
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