No, Bytecoin is an entirely different protocol called CryptoNote. They don't share the same genesis block as Bitcoin either.
Did Bitcoin inspire Monero? Of course. Was either one a fork of Bitcoin? No
SaberhagenTheNameless / Saberhagen The Nameless
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2025-05-10 00:57:03
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