bitcoin-packages
| Crates.io | bitcoin-packages |
| lib.rs | bitcoin-packages |
| version | 0.1.16-alpha.0 |
| source | src |
| created_at | 2023-01-19 18:17:30.472367 |
| updated_at | 2023-04-01 22:10:23.125209 |
| description | a package is an ordered list of transactions. The transactions cannot conflict with (spend the same inputs as) one another |
| homepage | |
| repository | https://github.com/klebz/bitcoin-rs |
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bitcoin-packages
The bitcoin-packages crate is a Rust
implementation of the Bitcoin package system,
which provides a mechanism for bundling and
validating groups of transactions together into
a single package. This crate is a direct
translation of the Bitcoin codebase from C++ to
Rust, and is still in the process of being fully
translated.
The Package struct represents a Bitcoin package,
which contains a set of transactions and other
information necessary for validation. The
check_package function takes a Package as
input and performs various validation checks to
ensure that the package is valid and can be added
to the blockchain. The result of the validation is
returned as a PackageValidationResult, which
includes information such as whether the package
is valid, any errors encountered during
validation, and the state of the package after
validation.
There are various mathematical concepts and algorithms involved in the validation of Bitcoin packages, such as the verification of digital signatures and the calculation of transaction fees. These are not specific to this crate, but are fundamental to the Bitcoin protocol as a whole.
Overall, the bitcoin-packages crate provides an
essential component of the Bitcoin system,
allowing for the efficient and secure bundling and
validation of transactions.