Cryptocurrency Q&A What happens if I send Bitcoin to a SegWit address?

What happens if I send Bitcoin to a SegWit address?

FireFlyer FireFlyer Sun Dec 01 2024 | 6 answers 1421
I'm wondering about the process and possible outcomes of sending Bitcoin to a SegWit address. I want to know what happens after the transaction is initiated. What happens if I send Bitcoin to a SegWit address?

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Bianca Bianca Tue Dec 03 2024
SegWit transactions are known for their smaller size.

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CryptoChieftain CryptoChieftain Tue Dec 03 2024
This is because they utilize a different format that is more efficient in terms of data utilization.

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DondaejiDelightfulCharmingSmile DondaejiDelightfulCharmingSmile Mon Dec 02 2024
When compared to Legacy addresses, SegWit addresses often result in transactions that occupy less block space.

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CryptoWanderer CryptoWanderer Mon Dec 02 2024
Even when the size of a SegWit transaction is equivalent to a Legacy one, it effectively uses less space.

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AmyDavis AmyDavis Mon Dec 02 2024
This is due to a distinct calculation of 'weight' within the block.

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