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BITCOIN PROGRAMMING WITH BITCOINJ

In Appendix A, we dabbled with JavaScript code that could perform some basic actions with a Bitcoin wallet by automating a preexisting wallet. In this appendix, we’ll write far more powerful programs that directly insert themselves into the Bitcoin network. As discussed previously, Bitcoin programs written this way—meaning those that do not rely on APIs from external companies and avoid dependencies on separate wallet programs—are usually the smartest solution for serious Bitcoin development projects.

The Best Programming Language for Connecting to the Bitcoin Network

If you’re an experienced programmer, most likely you have a favorite programming language you would prefer to use to write your Bitcoin programs. ...

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