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Own Your Name, Own Your Money: Why BQuest Changes Everything for BCH

It’s been some time since I wrote an article for my community that isn’t about BCH meetups. But today I need to write about a project that I feel has so much potential and brings something that other chains haven’t achieved when it comes to using “names” as wallet IDs. I am talking about [**BQuest**](https://BqUest.cash)**.** Imagine this: when you use BQuest, you aren’t creating a wallet first, or even copying an address. You start by choosing a name — yes, a name. Like: “I want to be **@alberdioni8406** (in fact, my BQuest ID) on BCH.” That’s the entry point when you enter BQuest. ### You “own your handle” ![](https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!b75T!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F318b8bd1-6041-4314-a778-9c89cec1c460_720x1307.jpeg) When a user joins BQuest.cash, the first thing they do is claim their handle — their desired username. As I mentioned earlier, you can choose any username that suits you best, like I did: @alberdioni8406, and right away secure it for yourself as long as no one else has already claimed it. This handle, or username, becomes your identity, wallet, and payment address all in one within the BCH ecosystem. Not separate things, but one single thing. ### Wallet is created automatically The whole process is automatically done using smart contracts powered by CashTokens. You don’t go through steps like creating a wallet, backing up a seed, or copying an address. The moment a user claims their handle, pays or gets the fee sponsored, a wallet is created for them and the keys are generated on their side (they live on the user’s device). So, the user owns their handle — not BQuest. The platform is non-custodial. ![](https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!_z2g!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fd05639a2-a079-44f7-93f1-aaa61150febc_720x445.jpeg) ### You don’t start empty (this is the trick) Normally, when you join crypto, you have zero in your account and you get stuck. But with BQuest, the developers made the model very smart. Here, you can use an invite link from an influencer or project that has already funded a pool. When this happens, the user instantly receives some Bitcoin Cash after completing the steps on the platform. And this matters a lot because the user feels BCH in their wallet immediately, no matter how small the amount is. ### The “viral engine” Imagine that you are the one inviting people to BQuest. You fund a pool, like 0.01 BCH, share your invite link, and people join through it. Every time someone joins, they get a small BCH reward. A portion goes to the system to prevent abuse, and the rest comes back to your pool. So you are basically paying to grow a real network of users — not bots, but real people. What makes this different (this is the real insight) BQuest is not just a wallet, a faucet, or just usernames. It is a growth machine for Bitcoin Cash adoption. ![](https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!We-9!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F57b08f71-8a76-4cd1-8c9d-5641adff45f6_720x1175.jpeg) ### The “handle” is the key innovation Let me explain this simply: the user handle is their username, their wallet address, their receiving identity, and their onboarding link — all combined. So instead of: `Send BCH to: bitcoincash:qxyz...` It becomes: `Send to: @alberdioni8406` And that’s a HUGE shift. ### Important to understand BQuest is non-custodial, which means the user controls their keys and must secure them offline. The people behind the app cannot access or control user funds. If a user loses their keys, they also lose access to the funds in that wallet. While their username can still be recovered, the keys — once lost — mean the funds are gone. So it’s important to store the seed phrase in a safe offline place where it can be accessed. Remember: those keys are your money. So back up your keys and don’t get caught off guard. ### Why BQuest is actually powerful ![](https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!ma6d!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F0bb7f645-28c1-4a84-93eb-b77701876f2e_720x480.jpeg) ![](https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!eU80!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F13b28b68-801b-4027-b460-a0c6a187c5f2_719x581.jpeg) Let me give my own example as a BCH educator and entrepreneur. I’m building a transport business, **CHAPA BCH Moçambique**, and I can use this platform to receive BCH. Instead of using long addresses, I can assign handles to my drivers like: **driver1, driver2,** etc., and customers can simply send BCH to those handles. This can go even further. I can fund a pool, onboard new users in Matola, and give them their first Bitcoin Cash instantly. This is one way to grow adoption FAST. **BQuest **is a real takeaway, not hype. The platform is turning identity into money in the simplest way possible. You just claim your name and start receiving money instantly. This model fits perfectly for Africa, WhatsApp culture, the creator economy, and especially my BCH mission here in Mozambique — depending on execution, trust, and simplicity. This is a powerful BCH onboarding platform that can be used in many ways to bring people into the Bitcoin Cash ecosystem. Try it today. If you loved this piece, you can send me BCH or CashTokens to my handle **@alberdioni8406** as support so I can keep writing. If you’re not on **BQuest **yet, don’t worry — here’s also my long address: bitcoincash:qprkf2ayptx8e2rjs3n046x9k0l7493zhqv0k4p9sq

BQuest Just Removed the Biggest Barrier to BCH Adoption

Last Thursday, Bquest dropped a new upgrade that most of the users will overlook. But that's a mistake because this is not just another "update" but one that is practical for growing Bitcoin Cash **on the ground, face-to-face, where it actually matters.** Before we dig up on the tutorial we need to be honest and understand the problem. **Onboarding people into crypto still a very painful job**: long addresses, confusing steps, no immediate reward and too much explanation. This causes that people lose interest even before they start in the ecosystem. And this is what [**BQuest**](https://Bquest.cash)** is fixing.** ![](https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!qkOe!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F29000fdc-8630-49bf-a002-0980bbb47328_1056x976.jpeg) [**BQuest**](https://Bquest.cash) make it simple to use Bitcoin Cash by replacing those long address with **usernames**. **Instead of:** > "Sending Bitcoin Cash to a long string..." Users just need to send BCH to a name, e.g.; > "Send Bitcoin Cash to my username @alberdioni8406 This is clean, simple and people feel comfortable sending BCH to a **name** something that they are already familiarized with it. **Names/usernames** are more easy to memorize and people easily understand the task. --- ### The New Upgrade Changes Everything Here the things start to get interesting. Why? Because the onboard costs: - **0.0005** BCH to the one onboarding - And the new user start they journey into BCH with a reward of **0.0004** BCH after confirming their username - The rest of the **Bitcoin Cash** goes into the prize pool So if you want to onboard locally you'll need at least **0.001 BCH** into your Bquest wallet. ## Why Local Onboarding Matters (This Is the Real Play) For people like me who are educators and conduct local BCH meetups and serious with what we do, this new upgrade isn't just about **convenience it's about execution.** **People trust people**: face-to-face onboarding builds trust **Instant value changes everything**: imagine the moment someone receives Bitcoin Cash "something clicks on him." It's no longer theory, it is **real money on their hands.** That's powerful. **Friction is removed completely:** there are no complicated steps, there aren't confusion - just scan, choose a username and all is done. **We are building a local economy: **people think too small. When we onboard we are not just adding users. We are creating people in a usable financial system. And in places like my country, that matters more than anything else. **This is how movements actually grow: **here there's no debates, no speculation but **one person onboarding another person. Again and again.** --- ## Step-by-Step: How to Onboard Someone Using BQuest If you’re going to do this, do it properly. ### Step 1 — Login Go to your BQuest account and access your dashboard. Click the **dots on the upper right corner:** ![](https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!FLdU!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F2316424a-3b85-45c1-afde-25f35a0fdd9e_720x1252.jpeg) --- ### Step 2 — Activate Local Mode Click on **“Local Mode”:** ![](https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!r-hr!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F2d26f2cb-b7f6-4879-a61d-388b773361c0_711x793.jpeg) --- **Step 3 — Access the Community ** Click on **"Community"** ![](https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!mCq7!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fa8f51095-660c-4ee9-ba83-bdd81c1b7694_711x764.jpeg) --- **Step 4 — Generate The QR Code** Click on **"Generate invite QR":** ![](https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!u2ee!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F598c2768-a017-43b4-8900-292352bf61f8_711x543.jpeg) --- ### Step 5 — Let the Person Scan The person you’re onboarding will scan the QR code. ![](https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!8i2q!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F4c5240d4-3eb9-4429-8135-c7dbe8fc7622_720x779.jpeg) --- **The following steps **are taken on the device of the nominee (the one getting onboarded). The set up is straight forward, where they will: - Scan the QR code that will open the BQuest link - Accept terms - Create wallet - Choose a username like shown on the screenshots below: ![](https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!Lsma!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F3b893a02-da8a-4dc1-90a2-ef329e88612d_701x710.jpeg) ![](https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!bPdv!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F89b3a61d-ca41-4dde-894a-1ff8e6be0a4c_720x552.jpeg) ![](https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!lVWS!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Ff0245c99-d90a-48ea-9379-4f2ff72a3d10_720x1249.jpeg) ![](https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!ypQk!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fe839e5b8-c971-4eeb-93f3-9f25ac63f7c2_720x333.jpeg) ![](https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!EiGh!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fbfded0b8-b71e-4cf9-854e-808407ed9f0e_720x461.jpeg) --- **After that the onboarder** just need to confirm the process in his dashboard as shown in the screenshot below: ![](https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!yEZb!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F7a76c0cc-b733-4214-aee5-5cc176eb1fd0_719x540.jpeg) --- **Right after the onboarder confirms the process** and all is done the new user gets **0.0004 BCH**, their username become active on the Bquest protocol and they can start using Bitcoin with no delays or confusion. ![](https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!I1C-!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F6a36f641-923b-4436-8b66-c1560f2895c0_552x267.jpeg) --- ## My Final Take **Let me be direct with you. **If you have Bitcoin Cash and not participating in onboarding people using BQuest, you are watching things happening from the sidelines. Bquest let you onboard with easy, no excuses to use it. It simple, fast and it works. You can onboard someone locally under 90 seconds. So, my question to you: **are you actually going to use it?** **BQuest** with this upgrade didn't just improve onboarding locally, it gave us a **weapon for adoption. Now the "ball" is with you. You can start using it in your city, town, region; on your meetups or with friends, drivers, merchants, etc. Because it's on real-life where BCH wins.** You don't need a big budget or permission you just need a phone, a small amount of BCH and the willing to start. Onboard one person today, repeat it tomorrow. That's how we build something real. If you found this article helpful and learned something from it, consider sending me a tip after all, I get encouraged when my work is valued. Here: **@alberdioni8406** you can send me **Bitcoin Cash or Cashtokens** directly from BQuest account or use my personal **BCH address**: bitcoincash:bitcoincash:qrekxcrua2pma2adh3qj5e4zy5ql0ffrxqtph327h6