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Bitcoin SV.

Bitcoin SV — Satoshi Vision.

Bitcoin SV is a Bitcoin Cash fork that follows its own approach to block size and protocol rules. It is a separate network and separate asset from Bitcoin.

What it isWhy it mattersWhat can go wrongWhat to do next
NetworkProof of Work
Supply21 million BSV
Birthday / launchNovember 15, 2018 — Bitcoin SV split from Bitcoin Cash

Know the backstory

November 15, 2018 — Bitcoin SV split from Bitcoin Cash

Built by: A community/project fork; separate from Bitcoin's creator identity

Bitcoin SV emerged from a Bitcoin Cash network split and follows its own rules and development path. “Satoshi Vision” is a project name and philosophy, not evidence that a person is Bitcoin's creator.

Why it stands apart

Bitcoin SV — Satoshi Vision.

BSV is a distinct SHA-256 proof-of-work chain, not Bitcoin (BTC) and not Bitcoin Cash (BCH).

Bottom line: Bitcoin SV has its own design, trade-offs, and risks. Learn the network before you use the asset.

Follow the money

What happens after you hit send.

  1. Transactions are signed, relayed, checked by nodes, and collected into blocks.
  2. SHA-256 miners compete to produce valid blocks.
  3. Nodes that follow BSV's rules accept and extend the BSV chain.

Know the economics

Where new BSV comes from.

BSV follows a 21 million-unit maximum supply and a Bitcoin-derived reward schedule, on its own independent network.

Protect the downside

The mistake you cannot undo.

Names and tickers are easily confused. Confirm BSV support on both sending and receiving services before moving funds.

Go beyond the summary

The subject in plain English.

Bitcoin SV is a separate system with its own rules, people, and trade-offs. This page explains the basics in plain English so you can understand it before deciding whether to use it.

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Start with the plain version

Bitcoin SV is a Bitcoin Cash fork that follows its own approach to block size and protocol rules. It is a separate network and separate asset from Bitcoin.

02

Its birthday and backstory

November 15, 2018 — Bitcoin SV split from Bitcoin Cash. Bitcoin SV emerged from a Bitcoin Cash network split and follows its own rules and development path. “Satoshi Vision” is a project name and philosophy, not evidence that a person is Bitcoin's creator.

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Who is behind it?

A community/project fork; separate from Bitcoin's creator identity. Names can explain a project’s history, but they do not make an asset safe or guarantee its future.

04

What keeps the record

Bitcoin SV uses Proof of Work. Its miners validate BSV transactions under BSV's rules. “Satoshi Vision” is the project's name and philosophy, not proof of a connection to Bitcoin's creator.

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Supply, fees, and incentives

BSV follows a 21 million-unit maximum supply and a Bitcoin-derived reward schedule, on its own independent network.

06

The part to take seriously

Names and tickers are easily confused. Confirm BSV support on both sending and receiving services before moving funds.

What people use it for

Where this matters.

  • Learn how the network records activity
  • Understand the difference between the asset, the network, and the company around it
  • Recognize the correct network before a transfer
  • Check whether a wallet or service actually supports this asset

Before you act

Verify before you sign.

  1. Find the project through an official link, not an ad, reply, or direct message.
  2. Confirm the exact name, ticker, network, and token or contract address.
  3. Do not share a recovery phrase, private key, or remote access with anyone.
  4. Use a small test transaction before moving an amount that matters.
  5. Treat every purchase, yield offer, or app approval as a separate risk decision.

Common questions

Clear answers before money moves.

When did Bitcoin SV begin? +

November 15, 2018 — Bitcoin SV split from Bitcoin Cash

Who built Bitcoin SV? +

A community/project fork; separate from Bitcoin's creator identity

What blockchain does it use? +

Bitcoin SV uses Proof of Work. BSV is a distinct SHA-256 proof-of-work chain, not Bitcoin (BTC) and not Bitcoin Cash (BCH).

What is the safest first step? +

Read the official documentation, verify the correct network, and make a tiny test before connecting a meaningful wallet or sending a meaningful amount.

Primary sources

Verify the guide.

Details and threats change. Use the original documentation and public-interest sources to confirm current guidance before acting.

Primary or public-interest sourceBSV: official site ↗Primary or public-interest sourceBSV: developer documentation ↗

Verify it yourself

Look at the chain.

A block explorer lets you inspect public transactions, blocks, addresses, and fees. Never paste a recovery phrase or private key into one.

Open Blockchair Bitcoin SV ↗

OG influencers & trusted sources

Go deeper with people who have done the work.

Start here for more education and long-running perspectives. These are independent external sources—not paid placements, partnerships, or endorsements.

Explore this sourceJimmy Nguyen ↗Explore this sourceCalvin Ayre / CoinGeek ↗Explore this sourceBSV Association ↗

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