Time for a new update on the DYOR Crypto Wiki. A couple days ago the testnet of SmartBCH went live. This project claims to deliver EVM Compatible smart contracts to a BCH sidechain and without an ICO! But always DYOR, there is a catch.
The project will require no new native token it claims. However does have a federated bridge between BCH and SmartBCH. So do not expect to be using your native BCH as gas. This will be a wrapped token version which is not the same as a native token. To learn more about what wrapping means, check out its wiki entry here.
Overall the project seems genuine and has interesting optimisation choices. So do your own research and go check out their testnet!