bitcoin_tools
A Python library for creating, analyzing, and understanding Bitcoin transactions and scripts with educational and research focus.
What is bitcoin_tools?
bitcoin_tools is a Python library created for teaching and researching Bitcoin transaction mechanics. It enables users to create, customize, and analyze Bitcoin transactions from scratch, including building custom scripts and managing keys. The library aims to demystify Bitcoin's technical details through accessible, well-documented code.
Bitcoin researchers, educators, and developers who want to understand or experiment with low-level transaction creation, script building, and UTXO analysis.
It provides a unique educational focus with tools for both learning and practical experimentation, offering granular control over transaction fields and scripts not typically available in higher-level Bitcoin libraries.
Overview
Python Bitcoin tools
Use Cases
Best For
- Learning how Bitcoin transactions are constructed from scratch
- Building custom Bitcoin scripts for research or testing
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