{"id":1554,"date":"2021-11-27T17:25:49","date_gmt":"2021-11-27T17:25:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.prestmit.io\/?p=1554"},"modified":"2025-07-12T14:05:00","modified_gmt":"2025-07-12T14:05:00","slug":"bitcoin-vs-bitcoin-cash-what-is-the-difference","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/prestmit.io\/blog\/bitcoin-vs-bitcoin-cash-what-is-the-difference","title":{"rendered":"Bitcoin vs Bitcoin Cash: What is the Difference?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69d29d18344c4\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"ez-toc-cssicon\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69d29d18344c4\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/prestmit.io\/blog\/bitcoin-vs-bitcoin-cash-what-is-the-difference\/#Understanding_Bitcoin_and_Bitcoin_Cash\" >Understanding Bitcoin and Bitcoin Cash<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/prestmit.io\/blog\/bitcoin-vs-bitcoin-cash-what-is-the-difference\/#Differences_Between_BTC_and_BCH\" >Differences Between BTC and BCH<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/prestmit.io\/blog\/bitcoin-vs-bitcoin-cash-what-is-the-difference\/#1_Difficulty_in_Adjustment\" >1. Difficulty in Adjustment<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/prestmit.io\/blog\/bitcoin-vs-bitcoin-cash-what-is-the-difference\/#2_Block_size_and_Speed\" >2. Block size and Speed<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/prestmit.io\/blog\/bitcoin-vs-bitcoin-cash-what-is-the-difference\/#3_Smart_Contracts\" >3. Smart Contracts\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/prestmit.io\/blog\/bitcoin-vs-bitcoin-cash-what-is-the-difference\/#4_Token_Issuance\" >4. Token Issuance<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/prestmit.io\/blog\/bitcoin-vs-bitcoin-cash-what-is-the-difference\/#5_Transactions_Per_Second\" >5. Transactions Per Second<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/prestmit.io\/blog\/bitcoin-vs-bitcoin-cash-what-is-the-difference\/#6_Transactions_Per_Second\" >6. Transactions Per Second<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/prestmit.io\/blog\/bitcoin-vs-bitcoin-cash-what-is-the-difference\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions_FAQs_on_the_difference_between_BTC_and_BCH\" >Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) on the difference between BTC and BCH<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/prestmit.io\/blog\/bitcoin-vs-bitcoin-cash-what-is-the-difference\/#Are_BTC_and_BCH_the_same\" >Are BTC and BCH the same?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/prestmit.io\/blog\/bitcoin-vs-bitcoin-cash-what-is-the-difference\/#Which_one_is_faster_between_Bitcoin_or_Bitcoin_Cash\" >Which one is faster between Bitcoin or Bitcoin Cash?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/prestmit.io\/blog\/bitcoin-vs-bitcoin-cash-what-is-the-difference\/#Can_I_use_Bitcoin_Cash_anywhere_Bitcoin_is_accepted\" >Can I use Bitcoin Cash anywhere Bitcoin is accepted?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/prestmit.io\/blog\/bitcoin-vs-bitcoin-cash-what-is-the-difference\/#Can_I_invest_in_both_Bitcoin_Cash_and_Bitcoin\" >Can I invest in both Bitcoin Cash and Bitcoin?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/prestmit.io\/blog\/bitcoin-vs-bitcoin-cash-what-is-the-difference\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">A beginner will likely think that <a href=\"https:\/\/prestmit.io\/blog\/bitcoin-101\">Bitcoin (BTC)<\/a> and Bitcoin Cash (BCH) are the same because they share the exact origin, name, and relatively identical symbol. Still, these globally recognized digital currencies serve very different purposes in the crypto economy.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">Bitcoin was the first cryptocurrency created. It laid the foundation for <a href=\"https:\/\/prestmit.io\/blog\/what-is-defi\">decentralized finance (DeFi)<\/a> and has since become widely accepted as a store of value, often called digital gold.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">On the other hand, Bitcoin Cash was launched to address the growing concerns about slow Bitcoin transactions and rising fees by increasing the block size limit to allow more transactions per block and drastically reducing fees for everyday payments.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">This article breaks down the key differences between BTC and BCH, including how they function independently.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Understanding_Bitcoin_and_Bitcoin_Cash\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">Understanding <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 500;\">Bitcoin and Bitcoin Cash<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-14431 size-full lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/blog.prestmit.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/675b17a885739.image_.png\" alt=\"Bitcoin vs Bitcoin Cash \" width=\"601\" height=\"402\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.prestmit.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/675b17a885739.image_.png 601w, https:\/\/blog.prestmit.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/675b17a885739.image_-150x100.png 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 601px) 100vw, 601px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 601px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 601\/402;\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">Bitcoin was created in 2009 as the first cryptocurrency to set the standard for decentralised currency. The Idea was simple: to build a form of digital money that anyone, anywhere, could use without involving any traditional bank system, government, or institution.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">This digital asset leverages a peer-to-peer network to facilitate transfers. All Bitcoin transactions are recorded on the Blockchain, a public ledger that keeps track of every transaction. Blockchain is distributed across many computers around the world to keep it secure and maintain its original purpose.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">Bitcoin Cash was created in 2017 after a <a href=\"https:\/\/prestmit.io\/blog\/soft-forks-vs-hard-forks-in-blockchain\">hard fork<\/a> in the Bitcoin network, a disagreement within the Bitcoin community. The goal was to increase the block size from Bitcoin&#8217;s original size to allow more transactions per second and attract lower fees.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">Bitcoin Cash, just like Bitcoin, runs on a decentralised blockchain and is limited in supply.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Differences_Between_BTC_and_BCH\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 500;\">Differences Between BTC and BCH<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">Although Bitcoin and Bitcoin Cash share similar origins, their systems have evolved differently. Those differences are clear in how each network handles transactions, smart contracts, and performance.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">Here are the major differences between Bitcoin Cash and Bitcoin.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Difficulty_in_Adjustment\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 500;\">1. Difficulty in Adjustment<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">Bitcoin and Bitcoin Cash rely on mining to process transactions, but they both do it differently when adjusting the difficulty of mining blocks. Bitcoin makes changes roughly every two weeks using a standardized difficulty adjustment algorithm. Bitcoin Cash adjusts every few minutes and can adapt quickly when there are too many or too few miners on the blockchain network. This makes the network respond faster to mining activity changes and helps keep things running very smoothly.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Block_size_and_Speed\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 500;\">2. Block size and Speed<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">Bitcoin was created to make transactions faster and cheaper, but it maintains a 1MB block size, which limits the number of transactions that can be made on each block. During busy periods, this can lead to delays and higher transaction fees. Bitcoin Cash increases the block size to 32MB to allow more transactions per block, making the network more suitable for high-volume peer-to-peer payments.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Smart_Contracts\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 500;\">3. Smart Contracts\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">Bitcoin has limited support for <a href=\"https:\/\/prestmit.io\/blog\/what-are-smart-contracts-in-cryptocurrency-a-beginners-guide\">smart contracts<\/a>, an automated program that runs on the blockchain through an upgrade called Taproot, which helps with privacy and advanced transaction types. However, Bitcoin Cash allows smart contracts easily through an inbuilt scripting system. This opens doors for a wide range of decentralised applications and financial tools on the Bitcoin Cash network.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Token_Issuance\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 500;\">4. Token Issuance<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">Bitcoin token creation is done through an Omni layer, a secondary protocol on the Bitcoin blockchain. This is functional but lacks native integration and is relatively limited in adoption. Bitcoin Cash integrates token creation directly into its blockchain, called Simple Ledger Protocol (SLP), making it easier to create and manage tokens without additional steps.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Transactions_Per_Second\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 500;\">5. Transactions Per Second<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">Bitcoin can handle 3 to 7 transactions per second. Although a second layer, like the lighting network, helps to improve this, the base layer remains a major constraint for larger-scale use of Bitcoin. Bitcoin Cash&#8217;s block size can handle between 60 and 200 transactions per second, making it more suitable for everyday micro and retail transactions.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Transactions_Per_Second\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 500;\">6. Transactions Per Second<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">Bitcoin can handle about 3 to 7 transactions per second. This makes it great for occasional transactions but not suitable for large-scale use. Bitcoin Cash performs more transactions per second because it has a larger block size, which makes it work for everyday transactions.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions_FAQs_on_the_difference_between_BTC_and_BCH\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 500;\">Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) on the difference between BTC and BCH<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_BTC_and_BCH_the_same\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 500;\">Are BTC and BCH the same?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">No, they are not. Bitcoin is designed for faster and day-to-day transactions, while Bitcoin maintains the status of financial security and is used for long-term value storage.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_one_is_faster_between_Bitcoin_or_Bitcoin_Cash\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 500;\">Which one is faster between Bitcoin or Bitcoin Cash?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">Bitcoin Cash is significantly faster because of its 32Mb size. It can handle more transactions than Bitcoin, with an average of 3 transactions per second, which makes it flexible for users.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_use_Bitcoin_Cash_anywhere_Bitcoin_is_accepted\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 500;\">Can I use Bitcoin Cash anywhere Bitcoin is accepted?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">Although some merchants accept both, Bitcoin is adopted globally among larger companies and payment intermediaries. Few accept Bitcoin Cash, and the number is still growing.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_invest_in_both_Bitcoin_Cash_and_Bitcoin\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 500;\">Can I invest in both Bitcoin Cash and Bitcoin?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">Yes. Both are available on major exchanges and can be part of a diversified crypto portfolio. Bitcoin is seen as a long-term store of value, and Bitcoin Cash is seen as a transaction asset with more practical payment use cases.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 500;\">Conclusion<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">Choosing between Bitcoin and Bitcoin Cash is not about comparing some of the features that were mentioned; it is always about deciding what you want to use these digital currencies for in your personal or business life.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">If you need long-term value, you already know it is safe to hold Bitcoin, but if you are building a payment system or serving customers who need speed and simplicity, Bitcoin Cash might be the right fit.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">The essence of crypto is freedom and choice, and understanding the difference between Bitcoin and Bitcoin Cash puts you in a better position to use that choice wisely.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A beginner will likely think that Bitcoin (BTC) and Bitcoin Cash (BCH) are the same because they share the exact origin, name, and relatively identical symbol. 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