Questions tagged [rpc server]

Claudio Tue Sep 10 2024 | 7 answers 1137

Could you please clarify what you mean by running Bitcoin Core as an RPC server? Are you asking if it's possible to use Bitcoin Core as a backend for a remote procedure call (RPC) server, allowing other applications to communicate with and interact with the Bitcoin blockchain through Bitcoin Core's API? If so, then the answer is yes, you can indeed run Bitcoin Core as an RPC server. Bitcoin Core includes a built-in RPC server that allows you to send commands to Bitcoin Core and receive responses from it over a network connection. To enable the RPC server, you need to configure a few settings in your Bitcoin Core configuration file, such as specifying the RPC username and password, and enabling RPC access over a specific network port. Once the RPC server is enabled, you can use a variety of tools and libraries to interact with Bitcoin Core over the RPC interface, including sending and receiving transactions, querying the blockchain, and more. However, it's important to note that running an RPC server can introduce security risks, so it's essential to configure your RPC settings securely and protect your RPC credentials from unauthorized access.