BITCOIN GOLD
For everyone, for everything.
What is Bitcoin Gold?
BTG is a cryptocurrency with Bitcoin fundamentals, mined on common GPUs instead of specialty ASICs.
ASICs tend to monopolize mining to a few big players, but GPU mining means anyone can mine again - restoring decentralization and independence. GPU mining rewards go to individuals worldwide, instead of mostly to ASIC warehouse owners, recreating network effects that Bitcoin used to have.
Our Vision
BTG enhances and extends the crypto space with a blockchain closely compatible with Bitcoin (with SegWit and Lightning Network) but without using resources like Bitcoin hashpower or vying for the "real Bitcoin" title. We're creating a welcoming space for new devs and new technologies building on a bitcoin base.
As a Friendly Fork, we offer a coin as easy and familiar to implement as Bitcoin, but with plenty of space for new ideas. That's why we have a thriving economy and ecosystem.
What's possible?
Bitcoin Gold is extended by Lighting Network, which scales to route nearly limitless payments per second. This is an example of a "second layer" solution living atop the main blockchain. Second layers and side chains enable technologies like smart contracts which can run at blazing speeds, secured by the underlying BTG mainchain.
What is BTGPay?
BTGPay is about connecting merchants, services, and integrators with each other to build solutions… and then helping consumers find them!
* A program to help users find the right BTG-based debit card services for their needs and locations
* A marketplace of merchants where shoppers can easily find places to spend their BTG, and sellers can feature that they take Bitcoin Gold
* A network of partners (solution providers, payment services, eCommerce integrators) to help merchants easily accept Bitcoin Gold
* A brand that helps consumers easily see that Bitcoin Gold is accepted where they’re shopping