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Alternate cryptocurrencies => Altcoin Discussion => Topic started by: B4RF on August 05, 2017, 09:31:51 PM



Title: Can I send BCH to the same public address as I would BTC?
Post by: B4RF on August 05, 2017, 09:31:51 PM
If thats not the case, is there a way to calculate the BCH public key from my private key without importing the key into an external online software?


Title: Re: Can I send BCH to the same public address as I would BTC?
Post by: shunyata on August 05, 2017, 10:21:28 PM
yes and no.

the private and public keys are the same. however for it to be considered BCH the transaction has to be created for and broadcast on the BCH chain instead of the BTC chain. BCH transactions will not be accepted on the BTC chain and vice versa which is why it's no longer required to split your coins for security sake.