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II. Summary Part A: Information about the offeror or the person seeking admission to trading Part B: Information about the issuer, if different from the offeror or person seeking admission to trading Part C: Information about the operator of the trading platform in cases where it draws up the crypto-asset white paper and information about other persons drawing the crypto-asset white paper pursuant to Article 6(1), second subparagraph, of Regulation (EU) 2023/1114 Part D: Information about the crypto-asset project Part E: Information about the offer to the public of crypto-assets or their admission to trading Part F: Information about the crypto-assets Part G: Information on the rights and obligations attached to the crypto-assets Part H: Information on the underlying technology Part I: Information on the risks Part J: Information on the sustainability indicators in relation to adverse impact on the climate and other environment-related adverse impacts |
| 01 | Date of notification |
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| 02 | Statement in accordance with Article 6(3) of Regulation (EU) 2023/1114 |
The person seeking admission to trading of the crypto-asset is solely responsible for the content of this crypto-asset white paper. |
| 03 | Compliance statement in accordance with Article 6(6) of Regulation (EU) 2023/1114 |
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| 04 | Statement in accordance with Article 6(5), points (a), (b), (c), of Regulation (EU) 2023/1114 |
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| 05 | Statement in accordance with Article 6(5), point (d), of Regulation (EU) 2023/1114 |
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| 06 | Statement in accordance with Article 6(5), points (e) and (f), of Regulation (EU) 2023/1114 |
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| 07 | Warning in accordance with Article 6(7), second subparagraph, of Regulation (EU) 2023/1114 |
This summary should be read as an introduction to the crypto-asset white paper. The prospective holder should base any decision to purchase this crypto-asset on the content of the crypto-asset white paper as a whole and not on the summary alone. The offer to the public of this crypto-asset does not constitute an offer or solicitation to purchase financial instruments and any such offer or solicitation can be made only by means of a prospectus or other documents pursuant to the applicable national law. |
| 08 | Characteristics of the crypto-asset |
The BSV blockchain enables payments for computational services and data transactions on a massive scale. It supports unbounded block sizes, allowing for high transaction throughput. Network security and consensus are achieved through a proof-of-work protocol, with miners using computational resources to validate transactions and append blocks to the chain in return for block rewards and transaction fees. BSV supports smart contract functionality via the native Bitcoin Script language, with restored opcodes and deterministic execution enabling complex transaction types and tokenization frameworks. Its consensus mechanism (Proof of Work, with SHA-256 hashing) secures the network and aligns incentives for miners to process and validate transactions. BSV has a fixed maximum supply of 21 million coins, done at genesis in 2009, with distribution governed by a halving schedule every 210,000 blocks. Tokens are distributed as reward for each new block and are released to miners through a decreasing block reward schedule, with no mechanisms for subsequent minting or burning of existing tokens. Transaction fees collected on the network are distributed to miners as an additional incentive for maintaining network security and operational integrity. The BSV asset is fully functional at the time it is being admitted to trade so can be used by the purchaser immediately to transact with the blockchain, access the network, etc. This is a new submission and this whitepaper is classified as OTHR pursuant to Regulation (EU) 2023/1114. |
| 09 | Further information about utility tokens |
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| 10 | Key information about the offer to the public or admission to trading |
BSV was not launched through a public offering but originated on November 15, 2018, via a hard fork from Bitcoin Cash. There is no central issuer, and BSV was distributed to existing BTC and BCH holders at a 1:1 ratio. BSV is available for trading on various centralized and decentralized exchanges. Listings are determined by individual platforms, and acquisition occurs via secondary markets, peer-to-peer transfers, or mining. No guarantees are provided regarding future trading availability or liquidity. Purchasers should assess market risks and regulatory considerations before acquiring BSV. |
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| A.1 | Name |
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| A.3 | Registered address | N/A as LEI is provided in A.6 | ||||||
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| A.5 | Registration date |
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| A.6 | Legal entity identifier |
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| A.7 | Another identifier required pursuant to applicable national law | N/A as LEI is provided in A.6 | ||||||
| A.8 | Contact telephone number |
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| A.9 | E-mail address |
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| A.10 | Response time (Days) |
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| A.11 | Parent company | N/A as LEI is provided in A.6 | ||||||
| A.12 | Members of the management body |
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| A.13 | Business activity |
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| A.14 | Parent company business activity |
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| A.15 | Newly established |
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| A.16 | Financial condition for the past three years |
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| A.17 | Financial condition since registration |
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| B.1 | Issuer different from offerror or person seeking admission to trading |
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| B.2 | Name | N/A |
| B.3 | Legal form | N/A |
| B.4 | Registered address | N/A |
| B.5 | Head office | N/A |
| B.6 | Registration date | N/A |
| B.7 | Legal entity identifier | N/A |
| B.8 | Another identifier required pursuant to applicable national law | N/A |
| B.9 | Parent company | N/A |
| B.10 | Members of the management body | N/A |
| B.11 | Business activity | N/A |
| B.12 | Parent company business activity | N/A |
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| C.1 | Name | N/A |
| C.2 | Legal form | N/A |
| C.3 | Registered address | N/A |
| C.4 | Head office | N/A |
| C.5 | Registration date | N/A |
| C.6 | Legal entity identifier | N/A |
| C.7 | Another identifier required pursuant to applicable national law | N/A |
| C.8 | Parent company | N/A |
| C.9 | Reason for crypto-asset white paper Preparation | N/A |
| C.10 | Members of the management body | N/A |
| C.11 | Operator business activity | N/A |
| C.12 | Parent company business activity | N/A |
| C.13 | Other persons drawing up the crypto-asset white paper according to Article 6(1), second subparagraph, of Regulation (EU) 2023/1114 | N/A |
| C.14 | Reason for drawing the white paper by persons referred to in Article 6(1), second subparagraph, of Regulation (EU) 2023/1114 | N/A |
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| D.1 | Crypto-asset project name |
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| D.2 | Crypto-asset name | N/A as DTI is provided in F.13 | ||||||||
| D.3 | Abbreviation | N/A as DTI is provided in F.13 | ||||||||
| D.4 | Crypto-asset project description |
BSV is fungible, divisible up to 8 decimal places (smallest unit: 0.00000001 BSV, or 1 satoshi), and transferable without the need for intermediaries. BSV has a fixed maximum supply of 21 million coins, with distribution governed in the software by a halving schedule every 210,000 blocks (block rewards for miners decrease by 50% every 210,000 blocks). |
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| D.5 | Details of all natural or legal persons involved in implementation of crypto-asset project |
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| D.6 | Utility Token Classification |
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| D.8 | Plans for the token |
Past milestones
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| D.8 | Plans for the token |
Future milestones
The software is released on BSV Blockchain mainnet in two phases:
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Developer Time
Mining Infrastructure
User / Full Nodes
BSV Blockchain
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| D.10 | Planned use of Collected funds or crypto-Assets |
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| E.1 | Public offering or admission to trading | |
| E.2 | Reasons for public offer or admission to trading |
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| E.3 | Fundraising target | 0 |
| E.4 | Minimum subscription goals | N/A |
| E.5 | Maximum subscription goals | N/A |
| E.6 | Oversubscription acceptance | N/A |
| E.7 | Oversubscription allocation | N/A |
| E.8 | Issue price | N/A |
| E.9 | Official currency or any other crypto-assets determining the issue price | N/A |
| E.9 | Any other tokens determining issue price | N/A |
| E.10 | Subscription fee | N/A |
| E.11 | Offer price determination method | N/A |
| E.12 | Total number of offered/traded crypto-assets |
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| E.13 | Targeted holders | |
| E.14 | Holder restrictions |
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| E.15 | Reimbursement notice | N/A |
| E.16 | Refund mechanism | N/A |
| E.17 | Refund timeline | N/A |
| E.18 | Offer phases | N/A |
| E.19 | Early purchase discount | N/A |
| E.20 | Time-limited offer | N/A |
| E.21 | Subscription period beginning | N/A |
| E.22 | Subscription period end | N/A |
| E.23 | Safeguarding arrangements for offered funds/crypto-Assets | N/A |
| E.24 | Payment methods for crypto-asset purchase | N/A |
| E.25 | Value transfer methods for reimbursement | N/A |
| E.26 | Right of withdrawal | N/A |
| E.27 | Transfer of purchased crypto-assets | N/A |
| E.28 | Transfer time schedule | N/A |
| E.29 | Purchaser's technical requirements | N/A |
| E.30 | Crypto-asset service provider (CASP) name | N/A |
| E.31 | CASP identifier | N/A |
| E.32 | Placement form | |
| E.33 | Trading platforms name |
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| E.34 | Trading platforms market identifier code (MIC) |
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| E.35 | Trading platforms access |
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| E.36 | Involved costs |
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| E.37 | Offer expenses |
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| E.38 | Conflicts of interest |
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| E.39 | Applicable law |
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| E.40 | Competent court |
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| F.1 | Crypto-asset type |
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| F.2 | Crypto-asset functionality |
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| F.3 | Planned application of functionalities |
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| F.4 | Type of crypto-asset white paper | |
| F.5 | The type of submission | |
| F.6 | Crypto-asset characteristics |
The BSV asset operates with a fixed total supply, which caps the overall supply at 21 million units. Assets are distributed as reward for each new block and are released to miners through a decreasing block reward schedule, with no mechanisms for subsequent minting or burning of existing tokens. Transaction fees collected on the network are distributed to miners as an additional incentive for maintaining network security and operational integrity. |
| F.7 | Commercial name or trading name | N/A as DTI is provided in F.13 |
| F.8 | Website of the issuer |
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| F.9 | Starting date of offer to the public or admission to trading |
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| F.10 | Publication date |
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| F.11 | Any other services provided by the issuer |
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| F.12 | Language or languages of the crypto-asset white paper |
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| F.13 | Digital token identifier code used to uniquely identify the crypto-asset or each of the several crypto assets to which the white paper relates, where available |
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| F.14 | Functionally fungible group digital token identifier, where available |
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| F.15 | Voluntary data flag |
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| F.16 | Personal data flag |
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| F.17 | LEI eligibility |
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| F.18 | Home Member State | |
| F.19 | Host Member States |
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| G.1 | Purchaser rights and obligations |
The primary functionality of the BSV asset is as a means of exchange, data anchoring, and settlement on the BSV blockchain. Purchasers may use BSV to initiate peer-to-peer transfers, pay transaction fees, or interact with blockchain-based applications. Users are responsible for securely managing their own cryptographic keys and selecting their preferred wallet, service provider, or platform, while ensuring compliance with all applicable legal, regulatory, and tax obligations in their respective jurisdiction. Network participation is voluntary and conducted on an open-source, permissionless basis. No centralized dispute resolution mechanism exists for BSV holders. However, a technical dispute resolution framework has been established specifically for mining activity under the BSV Network Access Rules. This framework is maintained by participating infrastructure operators and is publicly available at: https://nar.bsvblockchain.org/network-access-rules/part-iv-dispute-resolution-rules. |
| G.2 | Exercise of rights and obligations |
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| G.3 | Conditions for modifications of rights and obligations |
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| G.4 | Future public offers |
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| G.5 | Issuer retained crypto-assets |
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| G.6 | Utility Token Classification |
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| G.7 | Key features of goods/services of utility tokens | N/A |
| G.8 | Utility tokens redemption | N/A |
| G.9 | Non-trading request |
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| G.10 | Crypto-assets purchase or sale modalities | N/A |
| G.11 | Crypto-assets transfer restrictions |
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| G.12 | Supply adjustment protocols |
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| G.13 | Supply adjustment mechanisms |
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| G.14 | Token value protection schemes |
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| G.15 | Token value protection schemes description |
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| G.16 | Compensation schemes |
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| G.17 | Compensation schemes description |
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| G.18 | Applicable law |
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| G.19 | Competent court |
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| H.1 | Distributed ledger technology (DTL) | N/A as DTI is provided in F.13 |
| H.2 | Protocols and technical standards |
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| H.3 | Technology used |
By restoring the original Bitcoin protocol, the BSV Blockchain provides a stable foundation for long-term compatibility with established crypto-economic models and technical standards, while supporting advanced functionality through Bitcoin Script for smart contracts, tokenization, and enterprise-scale data applications. The BSV network comprises several node types with distinct roles. Mining nodes construct blocks, validate transactions, and secure the network through Proof-of-Work. Archival nodes maintain a full historical record of the blockchain without necessarily participating in mining. SPV (Simplified Payment Verification) clients verify transactions by checking block headers and Merkle proofs rather than storing the entire chain, enabling lightweight applications and mobile wallets. Enterprise or application nodes may index blockchain data or provide specialised services without performing full validation or mining. Key technical features include the following.
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| H.4 | Consensus Mechanism |
Other nodes independently verify the block’s validity, including transaction signatures and compliance with consensus rules, before appending it to their local copy of the chain. If two valid blocks are found simultaneously, miners resolve this temporary fork by extending the chain that accumulates the most proof-of-work, ensuring the entire network converges on a single authoritative ledger. Finality in BSV is probabilistic: the more blocks that are added after a transaction, the lower the probability of reversal. As block production continues, the risk of chain reorganisation diminishes rapidly, providing strong security guarantees for high-value transactions. |
| H.5 | Incentive Mechanisms and Applicable Fees |
Block rewards consist of two components: First, block subsidies, which are newly distributed BSV assigned to the miner who successfully mines a block. This subsidy halves every 210,000 blocks (~every four years), following the original Bitcoin schedule, limiting total supply to 21 million BSV. Second, transaction fees, paid by users whose transactions are included in a block. Fees are set by users and chosen by miners based on profitability; miners typically prioritise higher-fee transactions, especially when block space demand rises. As the subsidy declines with successive halvings, the network is designed to transition toward a fee-driven model, where miner revenues increasingly depend on transaction fees rather than new coin issuance. This encourages miners to process high transaction volumes within large blocks, making scalability economically attractive rather than burdensome. The system relies on game-theoretic principles. Mining is computationally expensive, so any attempt to attack the network would waste resources and forego legitimate rewards. Honest participation is incentivised because only the longest valid chain is accepted by the network, ensuring miners work collectively toward a single canonical ledger. Full nodes that do not mine have no direct financial rewards but help preserve decentralisation by verifying transactions and blocks independently, ensuring accuracy and security across the network. Over time, this design aims to reach critical mass, where transaction fee revenue alone sustains mining operations, enabling the system to function securely with minimal inflationary effects as the block subsidy approaches zero. |
| H.6 | Use of distributed ledger technology |
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| H.7 | DLT functionality description | N/A |
| H.8 | Audit |
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| H.9 | Audit outcome |
Independent developers, enterprises, and researchers actively monitor and test the network, contributing to its transparency and robustness. Formal third-party security or technology audits have been and may be conducted at the application or service layer by entities building on top of the BSV Blockchain, while the base protocol remains stable and unchanged in line with the restored Bitcoin design. |
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| I.1 | Offer-related risks |
Prospective holders may include individuals or entities unfamiliar with blockchain technology or digital assets, leading to misinterpretation of offer characteristics or susceptibility to loss due to decisions based on incomplete information. Certain categories (e.g., retail vs. institutional investors) may be exposed to differing levels of purchase or trading risk depending on their experience or access to information. The delisting of BSV on trading platforms and crypto intermediaries may affect the token's liquidity and token holders' ability to on/off-ramp the token. |
| I.2 | Issuer-related risks |
As with all crypto assets, legal uncertainties regarding the classification of BSV as a financial instrument or other regulated product may affect licensing, ongoing compliance obligations, and customers’ legal rights. Changes in money transmission, consumer protection, anti-fraud, and taxation regulations can impact the operation and utility of the token. Despite BSV’s very low energy usage for a proof of work network, proof of work mechanisms may nevertheless face regulatory scrutiny, particularly due to BTC’s (Bitcoin Core and similar) high energy usage and the effect of its negative publicity on proof of work at large. As it happens in relation to all crypto assets, dependence on third-party service providers such as wallet providers, custodians, and payment processors introduces operational and counterparty risks. Service interruptions, technical failures, insolvency, or cybersecurity breaches affecting these third parties could impair the functionality of our token, hinder transactions, or cause losses for users. |
| I.3 | Crypto-assets-related risks |
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| I.4 | Project implementation-related risks |
All blockchain projects’ implementation may encounter obstacles such as failures in technology integration, unsuccessful upgrades, or software defects. Risks also include the potential for insufficient network adoption or user uptake, resulting in low utility and reduced value of the asset. Shifts in market demand, the emergence of superior technology, or inability to meet anticipated network capacity can also hinder successful project execution. The departure of critical team members or shifts in team structures may disrupt continuity in project management and technical execution, leading to setbacks or loss of strategic direction. Reputational risks may arise from public controversies, regulatory investigations, or negative coverage involving the association or key team members, which may impact user, partner, or investor confidence in the project. |
| I.5 | Technology-related risks |
The operational integrity of BSV relies on incentives for miners and participants to secure the blockchain and validate transactions. While BSV’s support for large blocks, smart contracts and programmability opens up many revenue opportunities for miners, a “security budget problem” cannot be excluded if transaction fees are not sufficient to maintain a healthy hash rate as the block subsidy decreases. All blockchains are subject to majority attacks. While proof of work blockchains like BSV are subject to a higher attack threshold (51% attacks) than the majority of other networks using proof of stake (⅓ attacks), attacks cannot be excluded. As with other blockchains, other attacks are also in principle possible, such as 51% attacks, Sybil attacks, denial-of-service attacks, or exploitation of undiscovered software vulnerabilities. All blockchains are subject to a risk of contentious hard forks. Disagreements among developers or miners could lead to a hard fork of the BSV Blockchain. Such an event may create divergent token versions and confusion about which version constitutes the legitimate token. Holders could face risks related to valuation, functionality, exchange support, or loss of utility, and may need to take technical action to participate in one or both resulting blockchains. The operational integrity of BSV relies on incentives for miners and participants to secure the blockchain and validate transactions. While BSV’s support for large blocks, smart contracts and programmability opens up many revenue opportunities for miners, a “security budget problem” cannot be excluded if transaction fees are not sufficient to maintain a healthy hash rate as the block subsidy decreases. All blockchains are subject to majority attacks. While proof of work blockchains like BSV are subject to a higher attack threshold (51% attacks) than the majority of other networks using proof of stake (⅓ attacks), attacks cannot be excluded. As with other blockchains, other attacks are also in principle possible, such as 51% attacks, Sybil attacks, denial-of-service attacks, or exploitation of undiscovered software vulnerabilities. All blockchains are subject to a risk of contentious hard forks. Disagreements among developers or miners could lead to a hard fork of the BSV Blockchain. Such an event may create divergent token versions and confusion about which version constitutes the legitimate token. Holders could face risks related to valuation, functionality, exchange support, or loss of utility, and may need to take technical action to participate in one or both resulting blockchains. |
| I.6 | Mitigation measures |
Rooted in the original Bitcoin whitepaper, Network Access Rules (NAR) provide clear legal and operational standards for node behavior. |
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| S.2 | Relevant legal entity identifier |
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| S.3 | Name of the crypto-asset |
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| S.4 | Consensus Mechanism |
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| S.5 | Incentive Mechanisms and Applicable Fees |
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| S.6 | Beginning of period to which disclosed information relates |
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| S.7 | End of period to which disclosed information relates |
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| S.8 | Energy consumption |
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| S.9 | Energy consumption sources and methodologies |
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| S.10 | Renewable energy consumption |
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| S.11 | Energy intensity |
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| S.12 | Scope 1 DLT GHG emissions - controlled |
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| S.13 | Scope 2 DLT GHG emissions - purchased |
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| S.14 | GHG intensity |
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| S.15 | Key energy sources and methodologies |
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| S.16 | Key GHG sources and methodologies |
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| S.17 | Energy mix | |
| S.18 | Energy use reduction | N/A |
| S.19 | Carbon intensity |
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| S.20 | Scope 3 DLT GHG emissions – Value chain | N/A |
| S.21 | GHG emissions reduction targets or commitments | N/A |
| S.22 | Generation of waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) |
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| S.23 | Non-recycled WEEE ratio |
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| S.24 | Generation of hazardous waste |
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| S.25 | Generation of waste (all types) |
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| S.26 | Non-recycled waste ratio (all types) |
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| S.27 | Waste intensity (all types) |
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| S.28 | Waste reduction targets or commitments (all types) |
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| S.29 | Impact of the use of equipment on natural resources |
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| S.30 | Natural resources use reduction targets or commitments |
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| S.31 | Water use |
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| S.32 | Non recycled water ratio |
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| S.33 | Other energy sources and methodologies |
Full methodology available at: www.micacryptoalliance.com/methodologies |
| S.34 | Other GHG sources and methodologies |
Full methodology available at: www.micacryptoalliance.com/methodologies |
| S.35 | Waste sources and methodologies |
Full methodology available at: www.micacryptoalliance.com/methodologies |
| S.36 | Natural resources sources and methodologies |
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