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CashTokens are the native token system of the Bitcoin Cash (BCH) network. They were activated in May 2023 through a hard fork and allow the creation and transfer of both fungible and non-fungible tokens (NFTs) directly on the BCH blockchain, at the protocol level. What exactly are they? They are digital assets that anyone can issue (individuals, organizations, or decentralized applications). Like BCH itself, they cannot be counterfeited. Tokens are attached to Bitcoin Cash transaction outputs (UTXOs). There are two main types: Fungible Tokens (FTs): Units that are interchangeable (like money or stocks). They can be merged and divided. They can be used for stablecoins, loyalty points, shares, bonds, utility tokens, voting shares, etc. Non-fungible Tokens (NFTs): Unique and indivisible units. Each one carries a "commitment" (a message or data authenticated by the issuer). They are used for art, identities, roles, financial options, etc. Key Features: Native and efficient: Unlike previous protocols such as SLP (Simple Ledger Protocol), which were top-layer protocols, CashTokens are integrated into the BCH protocol. Transactions are validated in parallel, and fees are typically less than 0.01 USD, even with high network activity. Opt-in: Wallets can support only BCH without needing to handle CashTokens. Those that do support them use special addresses or parameters to indicate compatibility. Security: Transactions with tokens have the same level of security as those with pure BCH. They do not require additional indexing software. Applications: They facilitate simple smart contracts (covenants), decentralized exchanges (DEXs), crowdfunding, programmable payments, cross-chain bridges, voting systems, etc. NFTs allow contracts to securely "call" each other. Metadata: The BCMR (Bitcoin Cash Metadata Registries) standard exists to associate names, descriptions, icons, tickers, and other information with tokens in an authenticated manner. Quick Summary: Cash tokens make Bitcoin Cash a more complete platform for digital assets and decentralized applications, while maintaining the advantages of BCH: very low fees, high scalability (UTXO model), and fast confirmations. It is conceptually comparable to Ethereum's ERC-20/ERC-721 tokens or BNB Chain's BEP-20 tokens, but designed specifically for the Bitcoin Cash model.

Bitcoin Cash (CashTokens) NFTs are not just collectibles or expensive JPEGs. Thanks to the CashTokens upgrade (activated in May 2023), they are native tokens on the BCH blockchain with special capabilities (immutable, mutable, or minting) and a commitment field (up to ~40-128 bytes of authenticated data). This makes them much more powerful and cheaper to use (fees of fractions of a cent) than on many other chains.Main Uses1. Collectibles and digital art (the most visible use) Art collections, memes, avatars, etc. (real examples: Cash-Ninjas, BitCats Heroes, Reapers, BCH Guru, Pepi, etc.). Traded on marketplaces such as TapSwap or CashMint. Advantage: very cheap minting and trading, which enables large collections or micro-transactions. 2. Real utility and practical applications Event tickets (conferences, concerts, meetups). The NFT can serve as proof of access and be easily transferred. Loyalty and rewards programs (points, discounts, memberships). Digital identity / credentials (certificates, diplomas, licenses, decentralized identity). Domains or unique identifiers. Content licenses (music, films, software) and direct sales of digital files. Virtual goods (virtual real estate, in-game items). 3. Technical components of smart contracts and dApps (the most powerful use) BCH NFTs act as “authenticated messages” that contracts (covenants written with CashScript) can securely read and verify. This enables: Covenant-tracking tokens → authenticating unique contract instances. State management (especially with mutable NFTs) → storing and updating application data on-chain. Role / admin tokens → permission control (who can mint, update, etc.). Pay-to-NFT or NFT-unlocked covenants → access to funds or functions only if you hold a specific NFT. Redeemable receipts → an NFT that is issued and later “returned” to claim a payment or reward. Coordination between contracts (one contract can “call” another securely). Advanced constructions: deposits, sealed voting, liquidity pools, DAOs, oracles, etc. 4. Games and entertainment Unique items, characters, price-prediction tickets (as in BCH Guru), or on-chain game mechanics.5. Representation of real-world or financial assets Although more common with fungible tokens, NFTs are used to represent unique assets (property certificates, liquidity positions, crowdfunding receipts, etc.).Key Advantages on BCH Extremely low fees → viable for high-volume uses or micropayments. On-chain scalability (BCH prioritizes large blocks). Native integration with the BCH currency and smart contracts. Standardized metadata (BCMR) so wallets and explorers correctly display names, images, and information. In summary: they serve both for collecting and trading as well as for building real applications and smart-contract systems. The ecosystem is still young compared to Ethereum, but it is growing (active marketplaces, collections, DAOs, and tools such as CashScript, Libauth, CashMint, etc.).

What are the open source projects for BCH? Bitcoin Cash (BCH) has a strong open-source ecosystem centered on full nodes, wallets, libraries/tools for development (especially CashTokens and smart contracts), indexers, and apps. Full Nodes (Core Infrastructure)These implement the BCH protocol and keep the network running: Bitcoin Cash Node (BCHN) — The dominant/most widely used full node software (majority of public nodes). Actively maintained, miner-friendly, professional, and implements network upgrades (e.g., recent CHIPs for scripting improvements). Primary development on GitLab with mirrors available. Highly recommended for most users running a node. bitcoincashnode.org BCHD — Mature Go-based full node focused on developers. Includes built-in indexing features so you often don’t need a separate indexer. Supports gRPC and traditional JSON-RPC; good for apps and services. bchd.cash Knuth (K•th) — High-performance C++ full node with libraries across many languages. Bitcoin Verde — Java implementation that helps diversify the node software landscape. BCHC — High-performance full node + indexer (fork of BCHN with Chronik indexing support), aimed at apps needing blockchain gateway access. Others like Bitcoin Unlimited or Flowee exist but appear less central or less actively promoted in recent community overviews.Wallets (User-Facing)Non-custodial, open-source options with BCH-specific features (CashAddr, CashTokens, etc.): Electron Cash — Popular, long-standing lightweight SPV desktop (and mobile) wallet. Supports CashTokens, CashFusion privacy, hardware wallets, and power-user features. Actively maintained. electroncash.org Selene Wallet — Modern, fast, user-friendly BCH-focused wallet (mobile + web). Emphasizes simplicity for onboarding while supporting advanced needs; highly regarded and community-funded. Open source (GitLab). selene.cash Other strong options: Cashonize (CashTokens-focused web wallet), Paytaca (mobile/browser with POS features), Stack Wallet (multi-coin but BCH-friendly), and Edge (multi-coin). Development Libraries, Languages & ToolsEssential for building on BCH (transactions, CashTokens, covenants/smart contracts): Libauth — Ultra-lightweight, zero-dependency TypeScript/JavaScript library for Bitcoin Cash (and related) cryptography, addresses, transactions, and VM evaluation. Highly portable and auditable; widely used. libauth.org CashScript — High-level language (Solidity-inspired) + TypeScript SDK for writing, compiling, testing, and interacting with BCH smart contracts. Supports modern features like CashTokens and introspection. Powers many DeFi and contract apps. github.com Mainnet.js / mainnet.cash — Convenient JavaScript tooling and APIs for BCH apps. Others: Haskoin-core (Haskell), various language-specific libs (Python bitcash, Rust, C#, Java, etc.), Bitauth IDE (for contract development), and Chaingraph (multi-node indexer + GraphQL API). Indexers / Servers Fulcrum — Fast, efficient C++ Electrum/SPV server (compatible with Electron Cash protocol). Excellent for light wallets and apps; supports BCH (plus BTC/LTC). Drop-in replacement for older ElectrumX-style servers. fulcrumserver.org Notable Apps & DeFi Cauldron DEX — Active AMM decentralized exchange on BCH. Projects like BCH Bull (on-chain price tools) and various CashTokens-related tools also appear frequently in community trackers. Resources for More Curated lists such as awesome-bitcoin-cash (GitHub). Developer hubs: developers.cash, documentation.cash, reference.cash, Cash Stack / Fullstack.cash docs, and BCH Atlas (tracks funded/active projects). Node stats and upgrade info via bitcoincashnode.org and related sites.

Coexistence is not neutral ground. Bitcoin and the dollar cannot “coexist” as a permanent happy ending. If at some point both exist it is because the dollar is winning at that moment. Why does the dollar win? Because it is the unit of account. Why is it the unit of account? Because you measure your bitcoin on it. You know the price of your BTC in dollars right now. You don't know the price of your house in BTC, your labor in BTC, or your food in BTC—and no one else does, including laser-eyed people.

If 1 Bitcoin reaches a million dollars… …but 1 million dollars is worth 0… …how much is 1 Bitcoin worth?

Some honest talk about the BCH ecosystem on Nostr: The vast majority of content on BCHNostr is pure spam and garbage. Repetitive, valueless memes, fake giveaways, bots reposting, and endless, hollow complaints. It’s sad to see that what should be a space for building and discussing Bitcoin Cash has turned into a noisy timeline that drives away serious people. And if we look at topic.cash, things don't get much better: most "topics" are irrelevant, outdated, or of absolutely no interest to anyone who actually wants to see progress in BCH. We need more signal and far less noise. Who else is tired of all this empty content? I get that people want to earn sats, but it lacks authenticity. If you want to keep posting trash, go to Facebook, X, or other networks that specialize in that sort of thing.

I just created the topic https://topics.cash/t/cashtoken-swap-cashtoken. It would be interesting to discuss this topic since this update for Cauldron Dex is already in the works.

Bitcoin Cash: True programmed disobedience. While BTC has become an institutional reserve asset, BCH keeps Bitcoin's original spirit alive: real peer-to-peer electronic cash. And it proves this through action: ✔️ Functional, non-custodial DEXs (such as Electron Cash + CashFusion, Flipstarter, cauldronDex, and various on-chain DEXs) ✔️ Native DApps and smart contracts that actually work ✔️ Fast, cheap transactions confirmed in seconds Without relying on Lightning or complex Layer 2 solutions BCH asks for no permission. It needs no custodians. It does not bow to regulations or ETFs. Its code is designed to defy the traditional financial system: it allows anyone, anywhere in the world, to exchange value, use decentralized applications, and control their money without intermediaries. This isn't theory; it is programmed disobedience in action today. Bitcoin Cash = Real financial freedom. Tired of paying high fees and waiting for hours? BCH remains one of the few chains that fulfills Satoshi's original promise. #BCH #BitcoinCash #RealDeFi #PeerToPeer

What happened to Paul, the creator of the CashToken Dolphin on BCH? A while back, Paul was very active in promoting Bitcoin Cash in both English and Spanish: he uploaded explanatory videos to YouTube, explained CashTokens, demonstrated how to use Dolphin, and was a prominent figure in both the Hispanic and English-speaking communities. Suddenly, he shut down all his social media accounts and deleted his YouTube channel. Nothing has been heard from him since. Does anyone have any information? Did he leave a message before disappearing? Is anyone still in contact with him? It would be good to know what happened, as Dolphin was one of the most appealing and visible projects within the CashTokens ecosystem. If you have any information, please share it. Thanks.