electrumrs
An efficient Rust-based Electrum server for self-hosted Bitcoin wallet synchronization with a full node.
What is electrumrs?
Electrs is a Rust-based re-implementation of the Electrum server that enables users to self-host a server for Electrum wallets with hardware requirements similar to running a Bitcoin full node. It indexes the entire Bitcoin blockchain to provide real-time balance and transaction history queries while preserving user privacy by eliminating the need for external servers. The server is optimized for personal or small-scale usage, prioritizing efficiency and minimal resource consumption.
Bitcoin users and developers who run a personal Bitcoin full node and want to use Electrum wallets with enhanced privacy and self-hosted infrastructure. It is also suitable for small groups like families or friends seeking a private, efficient Electrum server solution.
Developers choose Electrs for its low resource usage, fast blockchain synchronization without requiring txindex on the Bitcoin node, and strong privacy guarantees by keeping all data local. Its single RocksDB database ensures better consistency and crash recovery compared to some alternatives.
Overview
An efficient re-implementation of Electrum Server in Rust
Use Cases
Best For
- Self-hosting an Electrum server for personal use with minimal hardware requirements.
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