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khal

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I would argue that URI scheme must be as simple as possible and all data must be represented in a way which is bit machine and human readable. I would also argue that "?amount=20.3X8&label=Luke-Jr" is not easily human readable.

This syntax is really awful... and the amount format... no comment.
We don't need such a complicated one... I only see it as an ego valorization for the creators.

Adding variable names in uri : why not, if we need to extend the rfc later (for example, if comments are not included in the blockchain but manageable by a bitcoin plugin, we would need a way to say it to the bitcoin client. We may need to add a server name too), it will be needed.

bitcoin:// or bitcoin:
- bitcoin:// : more readable by humain (better separation)
- bitcoin: : used for mailto:, more standard

So, should we prefer a more readable syntax or a more standard one ? (excepting for the amount, i insist...)

Matt Corallo

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I dont see any reason to reinvent a standard which already works for such a small addition. If a user clicks a bitcoin: link, the bitcoin client should ensure the user knows how much and to who the bitcoins will be transferred, making the url/i human-readable isn't a huge deal. Also, several programs already use the existing standard, why change it now? Lastly, in your standard, how does a client differentiate between a user's name and a transaction comment (the order it is specified in is not very useful especially if someone wants to only specify one of the two). The same applies for the amount for a donation, I dont want to specify how much you have to donate but the user should chose.

Alex Beckenham

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I see what you're saying, however a URL is a Uniform Resource Locator... i.e. It's for locating a resource (retrieving data). That's why I don't think the URL-look is appropriate for actions, like making payments.

Edit: Also, in your example, how would you launch the payment window with a blank amount? (eg. A link to Luke-jr's bitcoin address, with his name pre-filled, but with an amount to be chosen by the person clicking the link).

Alex Beckenham

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I posted a similar plan just recently, and in reply someone told me that details of a URI scheme are already on the official wiki... sorry I don't have the link.

Edit: Here it is... https://en.bitcoin.it/wiki/URI_Scheme

Vladimir

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