On August 1st 2017, bitcoin split into 2 coins…
The first being bitcoin (btc) itself…and the second being bitcoincash (bch).
Lets say you have 5 bitcoin on or before July 31st 2017…
On August 1st…bitcoin split…so now you have 5 btc and 5 bch…
How you claim the free bch is by going to an exchange that accepts bch like bitrex or kraken.
Or if you have a trezor or ledger hardware wallet…plug your wallet in and see your new coins.
If you have a bitcoin paper wallet, you must have the private key to claim your new bch. Just have to import the private key to the exchange then a bch address will be created for you.
Image below shows where you can claim your new bitcoin cash as of today, August 2nd, 2017.
