SCASH (Satoshi Cash Network, $SCASH) has achieved an interesting 'hybrid innovation' in terms of technical concepts: it almost completely inherits the Bitcoin Core protocol (Bitcoin Core fork), but replaces the PoW algorithm with Monero's (XMR) RandomX, which is its most core differentiation and selling point. To break it down simply, here's why this is considered an innovation: the fundamental parts of Bitcoin (almost unchanged): a total supply cap of 21 million coins, a peer-to-peer electronic cash system design, UTXO model, Taproot, and other modern Bitcoin features (following Bitcoin Core updates).
The block structure, transaction format, and consensus rules are highly compatible with the BTC system.
The goal remains the 'pure P2P electronic cash system' described in Satoshi Nakamoto's white paper.
Monero's killer change (the only major change): replacing SHA-256 with RandomX (memory-intensive, highly ASIC resistant, CPU friendly)
achieving true 'one CPU one vote.' Home computers, laptops, and even some mobile phones can effectively participate in mining. This avoids the current reality of Bitcoin's mining being highly centralized with ASIC miners, leaving ordinary people with almost no opportunity to mine. The significance of this combination lies in its attempt to replace only the mining aspect that has been completely centralized by ASICs, without disrupting the most mature and rigorously tested protocol layer of Bitcoin, making the scenario envisioned by Satoshi Nakamoto in 2008-2009 of 'everyone mining with home computers' possible again in 2024-2026. Actual performance (as of February 2026 data): the network started in February 2024, has been running for about 2 years, the main chain is running stably, and no vulnerabilities have appeared. Current circulation ≈ 5.67 million coins, and the community's main demand remains 'return to CPU mining democratization.' The most recent important upgrade is based on Bitcoin Core 27.0, introducing the ASERT difficulty algorithm (more suited to frequent fluctuations in CPU power), deep reorganization protection, added checkpoints, etc., with stability continuously improving.
The ecosystem and liquidity are still in early stages, more of an idealistic/experimental project. Overall, this simple yet precise combination of 'Bitcoin protocol + Monero RandomX' can indeed be considered one of the more pure and targeted innovative attempts in the PoW track in recent years. It does not attempt to reinvent the wheel, but only fixes the most painful 'mining centralization' aspect of Bitcoin. SCASH is developing in this direction
