Bitcoin Developer's Plan to Split Blockchain and Reallocate Satoshi's Coins Sparks Outrage

Veteran Bitcoin developer Paul Sztorc has unveiled a bold plan to overhaul the cryptocurrency's architecture through a hard fork called eCash, set to launch in August 2026. The proposed fork will create a new chain, giving existing bitcoin holders equivalent tokens in the new network. However, the community is up in arms over the plan to reassign coins linked to Bitcoin's mysterious founder, Satoshi Nakamoto. A hard fork is essentially a split in the blockchain, allowing a new chain to emerge with its own rules and features. Sztorc's eCash fork will introduce Drivechains, a scaling architecture that enables seamless movement of BTC between the main chain and sidechains. The plan has sparked controversy, with some critics labeling the reallocation of Satoshi's coins as theft. The community is concerned that this move could set a precedent for future coin reallocations, potentially putting everyone's BTC holdings at risk.