Hello All,
I am new to this space so don't be to hard on me.
I have been following the split. For those that are not aware, I will try to link some articles later, but for now, just a quick note from me.
It appears that the network split did occur as advertised.
Block 478558 was the last block in common. BTC chain is continuing, currently at block 478566. Bitcoin cash (BCC, BCH, BCash) still doesn't have its first block mined... but this is expected that the first 6 blocks might take a long time until the difficulty adjusts (after 6 blocks or 12 hours).
BTC: https://blockchain.info/blocks/1501596404865
BCash: http://blockdozer.com/insight/
https://cash.coin.dance/blocks
For those with bitcoin off line in hardware wallets or paper wallets, it likely is advisable to hold onto your private keys until things settle out. If your bitcoin is on an exchange, then check with that exchange their procedures for issuing the bitcoin cash.
Please feel free to add your info in the comments.
One question, can anyone explain why ViaBTC would still be mining blocks on the main BTC chain (478559, 478566)??
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And here it is... Bitcoin Cash exists with the first mined block 478559:
http://blockdozer.com/insight/block/000000000000000000651ef99cb9fcbe0dadde1d424bd9f15ff20136191a5eec
6985 transactions.
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