## What is a hard fork?

This is when a cryptocurrency splits into two. It occurs when a cryptocurrency’s existing code is changed, resulting in both an old and new version. This case is somewhat unique, whereby ZCL and BTC will be co-forked into Bitcoin Private (BTCP).

## When is the hard fork?

Snapshot date: February 28th, 2018. 
Fork Date & Mainnet Launch: Approximately 2 days later.

## How do I receive BTCP?

When the currencies slipts, the circulation of all existing BTC and ZCL will be recorded. Anyone holding ZCL or BTC in a wallet or supported exchange will be credited Bitcoin Private (BTCP) at a 1:1 ratio. For example, if you hold 15.4 ZCL and 0.1 BTC, you will receive 15.5 BTCP.

## Who runs Bitcoin Private?

Bitcoin Private is a community-driven BTC/ZCL fork consisting of over 50 talented contributors currently. We are fully transparent to the community and often allow them to make decisions regarding the fork and the future of Bitcoin Private.

## What exchanges will support the fork?

Currently, they are still having a discussion with some exchanges but the statement hasn't been released yet by individuals exchanges.

## How many ZCL are in circulation, and how many BTCP will there be after the fork?

Currently, there are about 3,000,000 ZCL in circulation. So therefore, the amount of BTCP in circulation at the moment of the fork will be enough to cover all current circulation of BTC plus ZCL.

## THEREFORE HOLD YOUR BTC AND ZCL TIGHT.