Bitcoin Core 0.16.3 Release: Urgent Duplicate-Input Fix Guide
Bitcoin Core 0.16.3 release guide covering the urgent duplicate-input crash fix, vulnerable versions, signrawtransaction correction and incident-safe upgrades.
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BIP 322 Generic Signed Message Format: Script-Based Proof Guide
BIP 322 guide covering the Complete script-based signed-message format, simple and full proofs, PSBT workflows, proof-of-funds limits and verification.
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Bitcoin Core 0.16.2 Release: Wallet and RPC Maintenance Guide
Bitcoin Core 0.16.2 release guide covering wallet timeout clamping, verifytxoutproof hardening, import checks, mining waits and guarded maintenance.
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Bitcoin Core 0.16.1 Release: Mining and Upgrade Guide
Bitcoin Core 0.16.1 release guide covering blockmaxsize removal, transaction policy, chain activation fixes, wallet compatibility and guarded node upgrades.
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BIP 178 Version Extended WIF: Private-Key Address-Type Guide
BIP 178 guide to the Draft Version Extended WIF proposal, suffix values, address-type intent, one-way compatibility, implementation status and safe key recovery.
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Bitcoin Core walletpassphrasechange RPC: Passphrase Rotation Guide
Bitcoin Core 0.16 walletpassphrasechange guide covering old and new secrets, rotation ceremony, backups, failure handling, verification and recovery.
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Bitcoin Core walletpassphrase RPC: Timed Wallet Unlock Guide
Bitcoin Core 0.16 walletpassphrase guide covering in-memory decryption keys, bounded timeout, unlock override, secret entry, concurrency and immediate relock.
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Bitcoin Core walletlock RPC: Immediate Wallet Relock Guide
Bitcoin Core 0.16 walletlock guide covering removal of the encryption key from memory, unlock-window closure, wallet context, verification and custody controls.
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Bitcoin Core verifytxoutproof RPC: Merkle Inclusion Proof Guide
Bitcoin Core 0.16 verifytxoutproof guide covering proof hex, active-chain requirements, returned txids, invalid proofs, confirmations and inclusion limits.
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Bitcoin Core verifymessage RPC: Exact-Message Authentication Guide
Bitcoin Core 0.16 verifymessage guide covering address, base64 signature and exact message checks, replay defence, false results and identity limitations.
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Bitcoin Core verifychain RPC: Bounded Database Integrity Guide
Bitcoin Core 0.16 verifychain guide covering check levels zero to four, block-count scope, default checks, resource planning, false results and recovery evidence.
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Bitcoin Core validateaddress RPC: Address and Wallet Context Guide
Bitcoin Core 0.16 validateaddress guide covering validity, network context, scriptPubKey, wallet ownership, watch-only state, witness fields and payment limits.
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