SCASH (Satoshi Cash Network) has an underlying architecture that is highly consistent with Bitcoin, which is one of its biggest core advantages. In simple terms, SCASH is essentially a fork of Bitcoin Core, fully inheriting Bitcoin's core protocol, including: a fixed total supply of 21 million coins (completely identical to Bitcoin), PoW consensus mechanism (proof of work), block structure, transaction format, signature verification rules (mainly following Bitcoin's UTXO model), support for Bitcoin's subsequent upgrade features like Taproot (since it is based on a newer version of Bitcoin Core fork), and the design philosophy of a peer-to-peer electronic cash system.

The only major change is replacing Bitcoin's SHA-256 PoW algorithm with RandomX (an ASIC-resistant algorithm proven in Monero's network). This allows mining to return to a state where home CPUs can participate fairly, avoiding ASIC miner monopolies and truly returning to Satoshi's original vision of "one CPU, one vote" from the 2009 white paper. Because the underlying protocol is almost identical, most applications, tools, wallets, browser plugins, node software, and even developer experience within the Bitcoin ecosystem can be migrated or adapted to SCASH at very low cost: Bitcoin wallets (like Electrum, Sparrow, etc.) can connect to the SCASH network with minor parameter adjustments.

Block explorers, API interfaces, and RPC calls can largely reuse Bitcoin's infrastructure. Bitcoin sidechains/inscriptions/asset protocols such as Lightning Network, Ordinals, Runes, BRC-20, etc., are theoretically easy to adapt (mainly changing chain IDs and network parameters). Developers familiar with Bitcoin scripting, transaction construction, and signing processes face almost zero learning curve.

This means SCASH does not need to build an ecosystem from scratch; it can "stand on Bitcoin's shoulders" to get started. Once developers or projects are willing to adapt, they can quickly transfer validated and mature applications from Bitcoin, creating a compounding effect. In the long run, this is very beneficial for SCASH's development: the ecosystem startup cost is extremely low—unlike a completely new blockchain that requires convincing developers to rewrite contracts and build tools, SCASH is almost "plug and play."

Security is enhanced by leveraging Bitcoin: its codebase has been tested in real-world scenarios for over a decade, with fewer vulnerabilities and stronger robustness. The narrative is naturally strong: SCASH is not aiming to "replace" Bitcoin but to "revive" Bitcoin's original decentralized mining spirit, resonating easily with cypherpunks, Bitcoin fundamentalists, and ordinary users.

It also has the potential to serve as a "Bitcoin layer 2" or "parallel chain": if in the future the Bitcoin community wants to experiment with "CPU-friendly Bitcoin" or sidechains, SCASH is naturally the closest testing ground.

Currently, SCASH is still niche (market cap in the millions of dollars, mainly mined by community CPU miners), with liquidity, awareness, and application adoption still in early stages. However, its "Bitcoin compatibility" as an underlying architecture is truly its greatest moat and leverage point—by sticking to community-driven development, avoiding pre-mining or team allocations, and not chasing hot trends, it has the opportunity to gradually grow into a small but beautiful network that truly embodies the "Bitcoin spirit." In summary: SCASH is not meant to compete with Bitcoin but to be that "distant cousin" who always remembers Satoshi's original intention. The more its architecture resembles Bitcoin, the easier it will be to leverage in the future, and the higher its development ceiling might be.

SCASH is a community-driven project. As long as you have technical skills, everyone can participate in development, programming, system development, etc. Are you willing to support technical development and contribute?