Private
Bitcoin Private uses the same privacy technology as ZClassic (zk-snarks). This means payments are published on a public blockchain, but the sender, recipient and other transactional metadata remain unidentifiable.
Why $BTCP?
Decentralized
Just like Bitcoin, Bitcoin Private supports peer-to-peer transactions without an intermediary. These transactions are verified by network nodes through the use of cryptography and recorded in a public ledger.
Fast
Unlike Bitcoin, Bitcoin Private supports a slightly increased block size while being more anonymous and secure than any existing Bitcoin-based currency without sacrificing transaction speeds.
Open Source
Bitcoin Private's entire codebase is publicly available for viewing and verification by anyone. It will always remain open source and be maintained by an ever growing community.
Community Driven
In the nature of transparency and open source, Bitcoin Private is developed by team members all over the world. Each member fills roles and contributes based on his or her skill sets.
A Fair Start
There was no premine, and there is no founder's reward. Bitcoin Private has been released in a fair manner to all. Coins were distributed on a 1:1 basis to BTC and ZCL holders.
Hard Fork
What is a hard fork?
A hard fork is when a single cryptocurrency splits in two. It occurs when a cryptocurrency’s existing code is changed, resulting in both an old and new version. This case is somewhat unique, whereby ZCL and BTC were co-forked into Bitcoin Private (BTCP).
When was the hard fork?
Snapshot date: February 28th, 2018.
Snapshot blocks: 511346 for BTC and 272991 for ZCL.
Mainnet Launch: March 3rd 2018.
How do I receive BTCP?
When the hard fork occured, a snapshot of all existing ZCL and BTC holdings occured. Anyone holding ZCL or BTC in a wallet or supported exchange has been credited Bitcoin Private (BTCP) at a 1:1 ratio. For example, if you held 15.4 ZCL and 0.1 BTC, you receive 15.5 BTCP.
Bitcoin Private Team
Community
Over 70 total contributors, with over 20 engineers having joined our initiative in just 30 days time!
Reach out to us to join :-)
Wallets
Frequently Asked Questions
Who runs Bitcoin Private?
Bitcoin Private is a community-driven BTC/ZCL fork consisting of over 150 talented contributors currently. We are fully transparent to the community and often allow them to make decisions regarding the fork and the future of Bitcoin Private.
What exchanges currently support Bitcoin Private?
Currently, TradeSatoshi.com, Nanex, Octaex, Exrates, BarterDEX, Sistemkoin, HitBTC and Tradeogre list Bitcoin Private.
Does Bitcoin Private have replay protection?
Yes, Bitcoin Private has two-way replay protection.
How can I help with development of BTCP?
See the issues posted on github that we need resolved for BTCP.
What happens to ZCL now the fork has completed?
ZClassic will still exist. Read more about The future of Zclassic.
How do I mine BTCP?
This is the official BTCP mining pool, built and ran by BTCP developers:
Ambassador Program
The Bitcoin Private Ambassador Program is a worldwide leadership initiative for digital privacy and decentralization.
The program is a cornerstone of the Bitcoin Private community and serves to raise global BTCP awareness through social media, organized meetups, and peer to peer advocacy.
BTCP Resources
Bitcoin Private Market Cap
Below is the current trading price of Bitcoin Private and its market cap.
Official Block Explorer
The easiest way to view the latest blocks and transactions!
Press Inquiries
To reach out to the primary coordinators of the team for any inquiries related to press, please contact us at [email protected].
Press Kit
You can download a zip file containing Bitcoin Private's branding assets here.
Official Links
You can view a directory of official Bitcoin Private links here.
