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Bitcoin => Bitcoin Discussion => Topic started by: columbo on October 23, 2017, 09:00:09 AM



Title: Bitcoin gold affecting legacy blockchain?
Post by: columbo on October 23, 2017, 09:00:09 AM
Let's suppose I have 1 BTC in bitcoin core address 'A'. I keep it until block number 491407 (bitcoin gold fork).
After this passed (let's say after 6 blocks in about 1 hour), I transfer out the 1 BTC to another address I own 'B'. After this is done, I will get the private key of 'A' address and store it so if needed, I can claim the 1 BTG using this private key.

First question:
- since replay protection is not implemented (at least no information about this), are there any risks of sending out the 1 BTC to another address 1 hour after the fork? Is there any risk of loosing the 1 BTC?
Second question:
- when and if I will import the 'A' address private key to a BTG wallet are there any risks? Is there a possibility that I will not get the 1 BTG? Or is it affecting somehow the already sent out 1 BTC to my 'B' address?

Thanks for the clarifications in advance.