Cryptocurrency Q&A What is the script for Bitcoin?

What is the script for Bitcoin?

Maria Maria Tue Dec 24 2024 | 7 answers 1543
I'm interested in understanding the script behind Bitcoin. I want to know the specific coding language or script that powers Bitcoin and how it facilitates transactions within the cryptocurrency. What is the script for Bitcoin?

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GwanghwamunGuardianAngelWingsBlessing GwanghwamunGuardianAngelWingsBlessing Thu Dec 26 2024
When an output is utilized as an input in a new transaction, the corresponding unlocking script must be provided.

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Bianca Bianca Thu Dec 26 2024
Each transaction output in Bitcoin is equipped with a locking script.

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Tommaso Tommaso Thu Dec 26 2024
This locking script, also known as ScriptPubKey, ensures the security of the transaction.

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CryptoWizard CryptoWizard Thu Dec 26 2024
To access or use the funds locked in a transaction output, an unlocking script is required.

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Alessandro Alessandro Thu Dec 26 2024
Script serves as a compact programming language tailored for a specific purpose.

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