Bitcoin Cash emerged in August 2017 during the heated debates about block size and scaling solutions. While Bitcoin embraced SegWit and second-layer approaches like Lightning, Bitcoin Cash opted for a larger block size to handle more on-chain transactions. This split created two separate networks, each with its own community and vision.

Supporters of Bitcoin Cash argue that larger blocks offer simpler scaling and lower transaction fees. Critics contend it compromises decentralization and that alternative solutions are more sustainable. Regardless of opinion, Bitcoin Cash remains one of the highest-profile Bitcoin forks, illustrating the strong ideological divides within the crypto space.