🔴 A Bitcoin hard fork that wants to redistribute Satoshi’s BTC… why should you be cautious?

A few days ago, developer @Truthcoin announced eCash, a Bitcoin hard fork expected in August 2026.
Starting at block 964,000, the network will split into two separate chains. They will share the same history, but follow different rules.
From a technical standpoint, eCash remains very close to Bitcoin, with a few key differences:
◽️ The activation of drivechains via BIP-300 and BIP-301: this aims to extend Bitcoin’s capabilities with more programmability and scalability.
(Their integration has been rejected by the Bitcoin community for years, hence the need for a fork).
◽️ The redistribution of a portion of Satoshi Nakamoto’s BTC: effectively modifying the initial state of the network.
As with any fork, BTC holders will automatically receive an equivalent amount in eCash.
This is where the main issue comes in: eCash does not include replay protection.
After the fork, both blockchains will share the same UTXO set, keys, transaction formats, and signatures.
If you send 1 BTC, that transaction can be replayed on eCash and spend your eCash without your consent. And potentially the other way around (even if Sztorc claims otherwise).
But that’s not all. To interact with eCash, you’ll need to use new software and import your private keys, which are the same as your Bitcoin keys.
In short, given all this, the safest approach is simple: do not interact with eCash.