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.
- 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
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Address
→A public identifier used to receive cryptocurrency on a blockchain network.
Bitcoin Cash (BCH)
→A Bitcoin-derived cryptocurrency focused on low-fee, peer-to-peer electronic cash with larger on-chain blocks.
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.
