Selling BIP-110 fork coins could cost holders real Bitcoin, developer warns

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A developer has warned Bitcoin holders about a significant financial risk tied to a potential minority chain fork expected this weekend. If such a chain emerges, transactions involving the sale of forked coins could be replayed on the main Bitcoin network. This replay vulnerability means sellers could inadvertently lose their actual Bitcoin holdings in the process. Until the two chains can be clearly separated and distinguished, experts advise holders to take no action. Doing nothing is currently considered the safest approach to protect real Bitcoin assets.

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