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Bitcoin Programming

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Business and Economics

Bitcoin Programming

Build Blockchain Applications and Smart Contracts with Python and Bitcoin ScriptBy Jason Walker

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Bitcoin Programming

Length2h 54m

About this audiobook

Explore the technology behind the world’s most well-known cryptocurrency. Bitcoin Programming is a practical guide for developers who want to understand how Bitcoin works and how to build applications that interact with its blockchain. Whether you're new to blockchain development or an experienced programmer expanding your skills, this book explains the core concepts and tools needed to create secure Bitcoin-based solutions. From transactions and scripting to wallet development, you’ll gain a clear understanding of how the network operates. Here's a Preview of What You'll Learn... Setting up a Bitcoin development environment Writing and understanding Bitcoin Script Interacting with nodes using RPC interfaces Developing wallets and generating addresses Understanding Taproot and modern Bitcoin upgrades Integrating Bitcoin payments into web applications Build the skills needed to develop real-world applications on the Bitcoin network. Scroll up and Grab your Copy Today!

Audiobook details

GenreTechnology, Business and Economics

Length2 hrs 54 mins

Narrated bySelect Your Own

FormateBook with Audio

Publish dateMar 8, 2026

LanguageEnglish

Table of contents

1Introduction

10Address Generation and Wallet Development

2Introduction to Bitcoin and Blockchain Technology

11Security Essentials in Bitcoin Programming

3Setting Up Your Bitcoin Development Environment

12Building Bitcoin Applications with Python

4Understanding the Bitcoin Protocol

13Testnet vs Mainnet: Best Practices for Development

5Bitcoin Transactions: Anatomy and Construction

14Integrating Bitcoin Payments into Web Applications

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6Using Bitcoin Script: The Basics of Smart Contracts

15Exploring Taproot and Advanced Bitcoin Features

7Writing Custom Scripts with Bitcoin Script Language

16Future of Bitcoin Programming and Layer 2 Solutions

8Working with Bitcoin Nodes and RPC Interfaces

17Conclusion

9Creating and Signing Transactions Programmatically

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