ECX2026-08-23 04:06:52ECX sets three-phase rollout, with permanent mainnet scheduled for Oct. 31ECX has outlined a three-stage launch plan tied to specific Bitcoin block heights, with Alpha expected near block 963648, Beta planned for Sept. 20 at block 967680, and the permanent mainnet scheduled for Oct. 31 at block 973728. The project is being advanced by Paul Sztorc, founder and head of Layertwo Labs and a developer behind Drivechains and BIP-300/301. According to the announcement cited by ChainCatcher, ECX will replicate the transaction ledger from a designated Bitcoin snapshot and distribute ECX on a 1:1 basis to most Bitcoin holders on the new network. Users holding their own private keys in self-custody wallets will be able to access the corresponding assets directly, while exchange users and others relying on custodians will need to wait for those platforms to decide whether to support the fork and distribute ECX. The original BTC will not be converted, locked, or moved. ECX also plans to launch seven dedicated sidechains at the outset: Thunder, Zside, Bitnames, Bitassets, Photon, Truthcoin, and Coinshift.2080
ECX2026-08-23 04:06:16ECX targets Oct. 31 mainnet launch with 1:1 distribution for most Bitcoin holdersECX is set to roll out in three stages tied to specific Bitcoin block heights, with its permanent mainnet scheduled for Oct. 31 at block 973728. The project is being led by Paul Sztorc, founder and head of Layertwo Labs and a developer known for Drivechains and BIP-300/301. According to the disclosed plan, ECX will replicate the transaction ledger from a designated Bitcoin snapshot and distribute ECX on a 1:1 basis to most Bitcoin holders on the new network. Users who control their own private keys through self-custody wallets will be able to claim the corresponding allocation directly. Those holding BTC on exchanges or with other custodians will need to wait for those platforms to decide whether they will support the fork and distribute ECX. The original BTC will not be converted, locked, or moved. ECX also plans to launch seven dedicated sidechains at the outset: Thunder, Zside, Bitnames, Bitassets, Photon, Truthcoin, and Coinshift. Of the roughly 1.1 million early Bitcoin tied to addresses associated with Satoshi Nakamoto, about 600,000 ECX will remain assigned to those addresses, while around 500,000 ECX will be redirected through a special transaction for early investors and development funding, without affecting BTC on the Bitcoin network.1270
ECX2026-08-08 15:44:19ECX Hard Fork Moves to Three-Phase Launch, Permanent Version Set for Oct 31ECX developer Paul Sztorc has announced that the ECX hard fork will roll out in three phases instead of a single launch on Aug 23. The first Alpha version activates Aug 23 at block height 963648, Beta goes live Sep 20 at block height 967680, and the permanent full version arrives Oct 31 at block height 973728. ECX is a new blockchain that reproduces Bitcoin's entire transaction history at specified block heights. Nearly all Bitcoin holders will receive an equal amount of ECX, except for some bitcoin belonging to Satoshi Nakamoto, and the Bitcoin network itself stays unchanged. Tokens collected during Alpha and Beta can be destroyed and exchanged for official ECX once the permanent chain is live. Replay protection remains optional, though the official wallet will enable it and remind users before a transaction is executed. Sztorc warned that ignoring the reminder could cause ECX to replay the user's Bitcoin transaction, with the associated bitcoin following the transfer and moving to the new holder. Oct 31 also marks the 18th anniversary of Satoshi Nakamoto publishing the Bitcoin white paper.2390
ECX2026-08-08 15:45:08ECX hard fork to roll out in three phases, with Alpha set for Aug. 23ECX developer Paul Sztorc said the ECX hard fork will now be launched in three stages instead of going live in a single release on Aug. 23 as originally planned. The project is described as a new blockchain that copies Bitcoin’s full transaction history at a specified block height. According to the announcement, nearly all Bitcoin holders, except for a portion of Bitcoin associated with Satoshi Nakamoto, will receive an equal amount of ECX, while the Bitcoin network itself will remain unchanged. The Alpha release is scheduled to activate on Aug. 23 at block height 963648, followed by Beta on Sept. 20 at block height 967680. The permanent full version is set for Oct. 31 at block height 973728. Tokens collected during the Alpha and Beta phases can be destroyed and exchanged for formal ECX after the permanent chain goes live. Sztorc also said replay protection will remain optional. The official wallet will enable that protection and warn users before transactions are executed. If users ignore the warning, ECX will replay their Bitcoin transactions, causing the related Bitcoin to be transferred out to a new holder. Oct. 31 also marks the 18th anniversary of Satoshi Nakamoto publishing the Bitcoin white paper.2280
ECOX Network2026-07-24 01:55:15ECOX Network Listing Delayed: ECX Token KYC and Locking Become Critical CheckpointsECOX Network rescheduled its initial listing target of January 8, 2026, pointing to final upgrades and system optimization. The delay elevates KYC progress, ECX token locking, and Phase 3 roadmap delivery above price speculation. Users are advised to avoid unofficial links and rely solely on official project channels.2200
