CashAddr
The native address format for Bitcoin Cash (BCH), using a human-readable prefix and Base32 encoding with strong error detection.
CashAddr is the address format used by Bitcoin Cash (BCH). It includes a human-readable prefix (e.g., bitcoincash:) and base32-encoded payload with a checksum to reduce errors.
Compared to legacy Base58Check formats, CashAddr is easier to read, copy, and scan via QR codes. The prefix helps prevent sending coins to the wrong network.
bitcoincash:qq07s9... (P2PKH) — or — bitcoincash:pq07s9... (P2SH)
- Always verify the
bitcoincash:prefix when sending BCH - Some apps omit the prefix for brevity; the address is still a valid CashAddr
- CashAddr is distinct from Bitcoin's Bech32 (
bc1...) — do not mix networks
Related Terms
Address
→A public identifier used to receive cryptocurrency on a blockchain network.
Bitcoin Cash (BCH)
→A cryptocurrency designed for peer-to-peer electronic cash transactions.
Bech32
→An address encoding format with error-detection used by Bitcoin and others.
Checksum
→A small piece of data derived from a message to detect errors in transmission or entry.
All terms and definitions may update as the Cryptionary improves.
