Question 1

How do I set up BitcoinLib to work with Litecoin?

Accepted Answer

Create a litecoin.conf file with RPC settings similar to Bitcoin, update app.config with Litecoin parameters like DaemonUrl and credentials, and use ILitecoinService or ICryptocoinService with the appropriate daemon URL, as per the README instructions.

Question 2

BitcoinLib vs NBitcoin: which is better for .NET Bitcoin development?

Accepted Answer

BitcoinLib excels as a pure RPC wrapper with strong type safety and multi-daemon support, while NBitcoin offers broader features like transaction building and BIP support. Choose BitcoinLib for focused RPC integration; NBitcoin for more comprehensive protocol handling.

Question 3

How can I handle errors when making RPC calls with BitcoinLib?

Accepted Answer

BitcoinLib provides custom RPC exceptions that relay internal server errors with error codes. Use try-catch blocks around RPC calls to handle these exceptions and implement logging or user feedback based on the error details.

Question 4

Does BitcoinLib support testnet for testing blockchain interactions?

Accepted Answer

Yes, BitcoinLib is fully compatible with testnet and regression test mode. Configure the daemon URL to point to the testnet port (e.g., http://localhost:18332 for Bitcoin) and update app settings accordingly, as mentioned in features.

Question 5

How to configure BitcoinLib to work without an app.config file?

Accepted Answer

BitcoinLib can operate without a .config file by using runtime configuration via ICryptocoinService with parameters provided programmatically, such as daemonUrl, username, and password, allowing flexible deployment.

Question 6

What are the performance implications of using BitcoinLib under high RPC load?

Accepted Answer

Performance hinges on the RPC daemon's capabilities and network latency; BitcoinLib itself is lightweight, but high load can cause timeouts—adjust RpcRequestTimeoutInSeconds in configuration and scale daemon resources appropriately.

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