Bitcoin Cash ecosystem

Go from holding BCH to using it

A curated starting map from CashLink: choose a wallet, explore CashTokens, merchant payments, and developer tools, then learn how on-chain LinkCash may be swapped for BCH when a pool and sufficient liquidity exist.

Getting started

Four steps into the Bitcoin Cash ecosystem

BCH is the network’s native currency. CashTokens are separate digital assets created on the same chain. Secure storage, everyday payments, and application development can all happen on Bitcoin Cash.

Create your own BCH wallet

A non-custodial wallet leaves the private keys under your control. Compare device support and workflow, then confirm CashTokens, token-aware addresses, and the dApp connection method you need.

Compare four wallet options

Before your first transaction

  • Obtain wallets only from their official sites and back up the recovery phrase offline. No website or support agent should ask for it.
  • Use a token-aware address to receive a CashToken, and send a small test first to confirm that the wallet displays the asset correctly.
  • Wallet features change. Read the current official documentation and confirm your device and version before creating or importing a wallet.

CashLink does not hold your wallet, private keys, or recovery phrase. A lost backup usually cannot be recovered by the platform.

Get a little BCH

Start with enough BCH for a small test and network fees. Available methods depend on local law and services where you live; CashLink does not recommend a particular exchange.

  • Receive a transferGive your BCH receiving address to someone you know and trust, and begin with a small test payment.
  • Accept payment for goods or servicesAgree on the amount and address with the payer, then check the on-chain confirmation for a legitimate sale.
  • Use a compliant local purchase serviceResearch services you may legally use and review KYC, regional restrictions, service fees, withdrawal fees, and minimum withdrawals.

Before moving funds to your wallet

  • Confirm the Bitcoin Cash network and the complete receiving address; do not use another chain or an incompatible address.
  • Make a small withdrawal first and confirm it in your non-custodial wallet before moving a larger amount.
  • Keep a small BCH balance instead of converting all of it to tokens; CashToken transfers still need BCH network fees.

CashLink does not sell BCH and does not guarantee that any third-party purchase, transfer, or withdrawal service is available in your region.

Explore BCH applications

Use ecosystem directories and the main Bitcoin Cash entry point to discover wallets, stores, payments, and developer tools, then browse this page by topic.

Ecosystem starting points

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Third-party directories and services can change at any time. Verify the domain, URL, and current service status before use.

Verify, then sign in your wallet

Explorers are read-only tools for checking on-chain data. They do not sign for you and cannot reverse a broadcast transaction. Review every item in your wallet before signing.

Pre-signing checklist

  • The website domain and connected dApp are the ones you intended.
  • The asset’s complete Category ID, not only its name or icon.
  • The destination is the correct BCH or token-aware address.
  • The exact amount paid, amount received, and minimum received.
  • BCH network fees, service fees, and possible price impact.
  • Every asset change and change address shown in the wallet preview.

Read-only chain lookups

A transaction generally appears only after your wallet broadcasts it. Display time and confirmation counts can vary by node; an explorer cannot sign or undo a transaction.

LinkCash guide

LinkCash is a CashToken, not BCH

LinkCash is a fungible token issued with the native CashTokens protocol on Bitcoin Cash. It is distinct from BCH, which pays network fees and ordinary BCH payments.

Identify LinkCash by its Category ID

Names and icons can be imitated. Verify the full Category ID in your wallet or exchange tool.

Official LinkCash Category ID 9f4cc783174fb05bd9550ab28b64c71332a7bad4b0c1964727880c60a96b7652
In-platform eligible amount

Conditional distribution eligibility recorded under platform rules. It is not BCH and is not yet on-chain LinkCash in your wallet.

On-chain LinkCash in your wallet

Only after a distribution transaction completes does LinkCash appear in your CashToken-compatible wallet and come under the wallet holder’s control.

How a CashToken can be swapped for BCH

This is a general flow only when an active pool and sufficient liquidity exist. Cauldron and compatible wallets are independent third-party services.

Conditional flow showing LinkCash CashTokens passing through a liquid pool before BCH can be received
Prepare a wallet and BCH

Use a wallet that supports CashTokens and dApp connections, and keep a small amount of BCH for network fees.

Verify the Category

Match the LinkCash in your wallet against the full Category ID on this page, not just its name or icon.

Open Cauldron

Visit Cauldron and connect using a compatible method. Never give a website your recovery phrase.

Review trade conditions

Select LinkCash to BCH, confirm a pool and sufficient liquidity exist, then inspect price impact, minimum received, and fees.

Inspect and sign

Check every asset change and destination shown by your wallet. Sign and broadcast only when the details are correct.

Without an available pool or sufficient liquidity, the swap cannot be completed. LinkCash has no fixed BCH price. CashLink does not guarantee execution, endorse third-party services, or state that a LinkCash market currently exists. Read the official CashTokens definition

Wallets

Hold BCH and CashTokens

Features and supported platforms vary. Back up your recovery phrase offline and never provide it to any person or website.

CashTokens

Understand, create, and inspect on-chain tokens

Start with the protocol documentation, then use independent tools to explore token data and decentralized applications. Always verify URLs and transactions yourself.

Commerce

Pay and get paid with BCH

Merchant discovery, physical POS, online invoices, and shopping services connect BCH with everyday commerce.

Learn and build

Keep learning or start building

Use ecosystem directories, a smart-contract language, and developer libraries to move from user to builder.

Merchant map

Find BCH merchants on Paytaca Map

Search for merchants accepting BCH and review recent activity. Opening hours and payment acceptance can still change.

See where you can use BCH nearby

Open the global Paytaca merchant map and search around your location or destination.

Open Paytaca Map

This is a Legacy BCH address

Legacy addresses can make the network and purpose harder to verify. We recommend converting it to CashAddr with the on-site tool. If you have verified the recipient, you may allow this submission once.

Open BCH address converter