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How do I claim Bitcoin after fork?
Open the new wallet, click on “…/Sweep Wallet” and choose the coin you want to sweep. For example, if claiming the BCH fork, make sure “BitcoinCash” is selected. Paste or scan the private key of an address that had funds at the time of the fork, press “next” and confirm.
Is hard fork backwards compatible?
A hard fork is not backward compatible, so the old version no longer sees the new one as valid. Hard forks are often seen as dangerous because of the chain split that often occurs.
Can I still claim BCH?
You can just keep using bitcoin as you always have. If you ever change your mind (and don’t lose your Bitcoin private keys in the meantime), you can still claim your BCH at any point in the future. Likewise, if you want to hold on to your BCH long-term, you also don’t need to do anything right now.
How do I claim Bitcoin Gold ledger?
Step by step
- Open the Manager in Ledger Live.
- Connect and unlock your device.
- Find Bitcoin Gold in the app catalog.
- Click the Install button of the app. Your device will display Processing…
Is a hard fork good for Crypto?
Almost all users and developers prefer a hard fork over a soft fork due to the differences in security between these types. Overhauling all the blocks within the blockchain requires a large amount of effort and computing power, but the privacy from a hard fork is an important differentiator.
How do I get BTG from a bitcoin fork?
Any bitcoins (BTC) held in your Bitcoin wallet at the time the fork occurs will grant you an equal amount of BTG. This applies only if you have access to the private keys of your wallet, so no exchange wallets apply.
What is Bitcoin Gold (BTG)?
Bitcoin Gold (BTG/Bgold) is an upcoming hard fork of the Bitcoin blockchain that’s scheduled to occur on October 25. Bgold has nothing to do with the yellow metal, so it shouldn’t be confused with BitGold, the gold investment and payments firm.
When will bgold fork open for trading?
Although the fork will occur on October 25, exchanges are likely to only open Bgold for trading one week later on November 1. This allows time for technical issues to be resolved by all participants.