I’ve chosen a project on GitHub to pick apart and study to learn some new code, crates and ideas. The project is : https://github.com/kyoheiu/url-shortener-axum-sled I chose it because I want to learn more about Sled as it’s recommended to be used with BDK (Bitcoin Development Kit) First, let’s have a look at Cargo.toml and see […]
I demo ECDSA public/private keys with digital signatures using Streamlit… The private key gets generated, and stays private. The public key is given to the person who want’s to verify the message. Using the public key plus the signed message they can be sure that the only the owner of the matching private key signed […]
Bitcoin Script is a powerful and unique scripting language at the heart of the Bitcoin blockchain, defining the rules governing transaction execution. Designed by Satoshi Nakamoto, it enables users to create complex, programmable transactions, unlocking a realm of possibilities beyond simple peer-to-peer transfers. Let’s look at the basics of how it works… Successful Basic Script […]
In Rust, the From trait plays a crucial role in allowing the conversion of one type into another. Let’s explore this concept through a straightforward example involving the conversion of lengths from feet to meters. Struct Definitions Here, we have two structs, Feet and Meters, each representing a length in a different unit. From Trait […]
Partially Signed Bitcoin Transactions (PSBTs) are a standardized way of representing a Bitcoin transaction and its signatures, allowing different parties to collaborate in creating a transaction without sharing private keys. PSBTs are often used in multi-signature setups or with hardware wallets. In this article we’ll discover more about how Bitcoin Script can be created with […]
Taproot” is an upgrade to the Bitcoin network that aims to enhance privacy, improve scripting flexibility, and optimize the use of resources. Let me break it down into simpler terms: In summary, Taproot is like an upgrade for Bitcoin that makes transactions more private, scripting more flexible, and resource usage more efficient. It’s a step […]
Here we continue trying out BDK and learning to use it with Rust : By the end of this article our code will do the following : During testing I had this “Dust” error, so let’s just cover that first… BDK – Error: OutputBelowDustLimit(0) When testing on Testnet you may come across errors with the […]
Error handling is a crucial aspect of writing robust and reliable code. In Rust, two common types for representing potential errors are Option and Result. While both are useful, there are situations where using Result provides a more expressive and idiomatic way to handle errors, especially when dealing with functions that can fail due to […]
