{"id":396202,"date":"2019-09-16T20:00:14","date_gmt":"2019-09-16T20:00:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/uniquehot.com\/?p=396202"},"modified":"2024-06-11T13:25:27","modified_gmt":"2024-06-11T13:25:27","slug":"bitcoiners-angered-by-htcs-support-of-bitcoin-cash-bch","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/uniquehot.com\/news\/bitcoiners-angered-by-htcs-support-of-bitcoin-cash-bch\/","title":{"rendered":"Bitcoiners Angered by HTC’s Support of Bitcoin Cash (BCH)"},"content":{"rendered":"

Taiwanese smartphone manufacturer HTC has just announced that it is partnering with Bitcoin.com<\/a>. The move will see\u00a0its Exodus One flagship blockchain<\/a>-enabled device feature native Bitcoin Cash (BCH) support.<\/p>\n

However, many Bitcoin (BTC) proponents are outraged by the announcement. Some claim that the software that HTC<\/a> will use to provide BCH functionality is not stable enough for such an endorsement and others say that such support will only serve to further confuse newcomers to the industry.<\/p>\n

Bitcoin Fans Not Pleased With HTC Cosying Up to BCH<\/h2>\n

According to a press release HTC and Bitcoin.com have signed a deal that will see the smartphone manufacturer feature the BCH wallet provided on the website as a native inclusion on the EXODUS 1 and lower cost EXODUS 1S. In addition, the website will also sell the smartphones directly.<\/p>\n

Bitcoin.com\u2019s CEO Stefan Rust said the following of the deal between the website and the smartphone manufacturer:<\/p>\n

\u201cThere are so many synergies between Bitcoin.com and HTC. We are very excited to be on this incredible journey together.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Meanwhile, controversial cryptocurrency evangelist and BCH advocate Roger Ver<\/a> added:<\/p>\n

\u201cBitcoin.com’s partnership with HTC will enable Bitcoin Cash to be used as peer- to- peer electronic cash for all the EXODUS users around the world.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

According to the press release, all newly purchased EXODUS 1 devices will feature the software as standard. Meanwhile, those already owning the smartphone would need apply an update to receive BCH native support.<\/p>\n

However, not everyone has greeted the news enthusiastically. Many proponents of BTC have tweeted dismay at the news of the partnership. Twitter user @DanDarkPill encouraged people to let HTC know any reservations they might have about the quality of the software the firm is loading its flagship models with. Echoing their sentiment was entrepreneur and founder of the OC Bitcoin Network, Stephen Cole:<\/p>\n

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Enjoyed meeting your team at @Bitcoinis_<\/a> recently, @htcexodus<\/a>. Please reconsider your choice of wallet here. Most Bitcoiners recognize Bitcoin[dot]com products as scams and guide new users away from them.<\/p>\n

— Stephen Cole (@sthenc) September 16, 2019<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n