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Converting a Bitcoin public key to an address is a fundamental process in cryptocurrency transactions. This conversion ensures secure and identifiable destinations for Bitcoin transfers.
The conversion process involves several cryptographic steps. First, the public key undergoes SHA-256 hashing, followed by RIPEMD-160 hashing to create a public key hash.
Next, a version byte is added to the hash, and checksum is calculated using double SHA-256 hashing. The result is encoded using Base58Check encoding to generate the final Bitcoin address.
This process ensures that Bitcoin addresses are derived from public keys while maintaining security through cryptographic hashing functions.
Various programming libraries and tools are available to automate this conversion process, making it accessible for developers and users working with Bitcoin transactions. |
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发表于 2025-10-27 16:20:17