What is EthereumBitcoin (BTCE)?

EthereumBitcoin (BTCE), also referred to as eBitcoin, was an ERC-20 token created on the Ethereum blockchain. It claimed to be the "one true and genuine Bitcoin on Ethereum" and positioned itself as a peer-to-peer digital currency. With a total supply of 21,000,000 tokens (similar to Bitcoin’s fixed supply), BTCE was designed to combine the features of Bitcoin with the capabilities of Ethereum, such as smart contracts.

The project marketed itself as a faster, cheaper, and more technologically advanced alternative to Bitcoin. It emphasised Ethereum’s faster block times (around 24 seconds compared to Bitcoin’s 10 minutes), lower fees, and ability to interact with smart contracts. BTCE sought to function as a global cryptocurrency that people could use for trading, storing wealth, and conducting secure online transactions.

What is EthereumBitcoin (BTCE) used for?

EthereumBitcoin (BTCE) aimed to be used as a digital currency for peer-to-peer transactions, similar to Bitcoin but with additional functionality. It was designed to work as a faster and cheaper medium of exchange while also acting as a store of value. The BTCE project envisioned widespread adoption, aiming to be accepted in any scenario where Bitcoin could be used, while benefiting from Ethereum’s network advantages. Users could hold, trade, and transfer the token using Ethereum-compatible wallets, and it was promoted as being particularly suitable for global payments due to its lower fees and faster transaction times.