I'm only a noob trying to learn. With that said, when Coinbase adopts B2X and gives identical amount, where does the money come from. I just don't get how they can split a blockchain and give people "free money." Do they just make up a price? Any links to articles help and any help in general is appreciated.
No money comes to you from somwhere, the nature of bitcoin blockchain tend to be divided into sub chains. The ratio is 1:1 here.
But the thing is that, there is a demand for the new forked bitcoin and that's why you think you're getting money from somewhere. Actually nobody sends you money.