https://github.com/bitcoin-abc/bitcoin-abc
Bitcoin ABC develops node software and infrastructure for the eCash project. This a mirror of the official Bitcoin-ABC repository. Please see README.md
https://github.com/bitcoin-abc/bitcoin-abc
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Bitcoin ABC develops node software and infrastructure for the eCash project. This a mirror of the official Bitcoin-ABC repository. Please see README.md
- Host: GitHub
- URL: https://github.com/bitcoin-abc/bitcoin-abc
- Owner: Bitcoin-ABC
- License: mit
- Created: 2017-05-01T09:58:15.000Z (about 9 years ago)
- Default Branch: master
- Last Pushed: 2026-04-11T12:56:12.000Z (2 months ago)
- Last Synced: 2026-04-11T14:26:00.778Z (2 months ago)
- Topics: bitcoin, bitcoin-abc, ecash, xec
- Language: C++
- Homepage: https://reviews.bitcoinabc.org
- Size: 297 MB
- Stars: 1,284
- Watchers: 143
- Forks: 783
- Open Issues: 110
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Metadata Files:
- Readme: README.md
- Contributing: CONTRIBUTING.md
- License: COPYING
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README
[](https://www.bitcoinabc.org)
The goal of Bitcoin ABC is to create sound money that is usable by everyone in
the world. This is a civilization-changing technology which will dramatically
increase human flourishing, freedom, and prosperity. The project aims to
achieve this goal by implementing a series of optimizations and protocol
upgrades that will enable peer-to-peer digital cash to succeed at mankind scale.
What is eCash?
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[eCash](https://e.cash/) is a digital currency that enables instant payments to
anyone, anywhere in the world. It uses peer-to-peer technology to operate with
no central authority: managing transactions and issuing money are carried out
collectively by the network. eCash is a descendant of Bitcoin.
What is Bitcoin ABC?
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Bitcoin ABC is the name of open-source software which enables the use of
eCash. It is a fork of the [Bitcoin Core](https://bitcoincore.org)
software project.
License
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Bitcoin ABC is released under the terms of the MIT license. See
[COPYING](COPYING) for more information or see
.
Development Process
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This Github repository contains only source code of releases.
Bitcoin ABC development takes place at [reviews.bitcoinabc.org](https://reviews.bitcoinabc.org/)
If you would like to contribute, please read [CONTRIBUTING](CONTRIBUTING.md).
Disclosure Policy
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See [DISCLOSURE_POLICY](DISCLOSURE_POLICY.md)