Question 1

How to install NBitcoin in .NET Core?

Accepted Answer

Use 'dotnet add package NBitcoin' from the command line, as shown in the README. Ensure you have .NET Core installed, then create a console app and add the package via NuGet for seamless integration.

Question 2

NBitcoin vs Bitcoin Core for .NET development?

Accepted Answer

NBitcoin offers a simpler, object-oriented API for .NET with full Bitcoin Core compatibility, while Bitcoin Core is C++-based and more low-level. NBitcoin is better for .NET apps, but Bitcoin Core is the reference implementation for node operations.

Question 3

How to create a Bitcoin wallet with NBitcoin?

Accepted Answer

Use the Key and HDWallet classes for key generation and management, as referenced in the eBook. Implement BIP 32 for hierarchical wallets and BIP 39 for mnemonic seeds, with examples in the unit tests.

Question 4

Does NBitcoin support altcoins?

Accepted Answer

Yes, via the NBitcoin.Altcoins NuGet package, which extends support to Bitcoin-based altcoins. The README links to more information on how to use it for custom blockchains.

Question 5

How to debug NBitcoin source code in Visual Studio?

Accepted Answer

Enable SourceLink by disabling 'Enable Just My Code' and adding the NuGet symbol server. As per the README, this allows stepping into NBitcoin code from version 4.1.1.73 onward.

Question 6

What are the limitations for mobile apps with NBitcoin?

Accepted Answer

It supports Xamarin for iOS and Android, but features may be limited on .NET Standard 1.1 platforms like Windows Phone. Performance and memory usage should be tested for resource-constrained environments.

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