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Introduction to our commented Bitcoin source code section
Below you’ll find the main commented Bitcoin source code sections (sorted by section name and filename). Core amount.h – Defines the CAmount typedef, implements minimum and maximum valid amount range check. base58.cpp – The encoding function used for Bitcoin addresses. Base58 removes some potentially ambiguous characters from Base64 so Bitcoin addresses can be written down […]
ELI5 Don’t ever mix paper and electronic wallets!
Whatever cryptocurrency you might use, don’t ever mix paper and electronic wallets! In this article we give a ELI5 overview of paper wallets and what you need to know to keep your crypto safe from theft or accidental loss. Paper Wallets First, let’s take a quick look at how paper wallets work. Cryptocurrencies use what […]
ELI5 PSBT – Partially Signed Bitcoin Transactions
Trustless operation is one of the key concepts behind cryptocurrencies. The idea is that you should not have to personally meet, or trust your peers, in order to perform successful transactions. Experienced crypto users may take this concept for granted, but come to think of it – every real world transaction before cryptocurrencies came about […]
Winning Bustabit strategy: ELI5 How to consistently win at Bustabit!
Bustabit is a betting game where you try to guess the largest possible magic number in each contest. Sounds kinda dull, but there’s a catch: this number is a Bitcoin multiplier! So, there’s actual money involved in bustabit. Lots of it. How does Bustabit work? If you guess a multiplier before the game crashes, you […]