Cryptocurrency Q&A
What happens if you send Bitcoin to a Bitcoin cash address?
What happens if you send Bitcoin to a Bitcoin cash address?
Stefano
Tue Nov 26 2024
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I accidentally sent Bitcoin to a Bitcoin Cash address. Will I lose my coins forever or is there a way to retrieve them? What happens in this situation?
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Riccardo
Thu Nov 28 2024
The funds do not appear on the Bitcoin blockchain.
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Valentino
Thu Nov 28 2024
Similarly, sending Bitcoin (BTC) to a Bitcoin Cash (BCH) address leads to an irreversible loss.
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CryptoBaron
Thu Nov 28 2024
Bitcoin (BTC) and Bitcoin Cash (BCH) represent two distinct cryptocurrencies.
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CherryBlossomPetal
Thu Nov 28 2024
They function independently on two separate blockchains.
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ZenHarmony
Thu Nov 28 2024
Sending Bitcoin Cash (BCH) to a Bitcoin (BTC) address results in the funds being lost.
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