Topic: Bitcoin basics in Perl (Read 2385 times)
Learn python and you be better off.
What I have bookmarked for perl is https://github.com/grondilu/libbitcoin-perl , see also https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/m.654492
It probably would get more attention if it was on CPAN.
K fuck it then... learning Python.
Bitcoin has reignited my interest in scripting but I cannot seem to find any basic tutorials for client scripting with Perl.
I did find the modules on CPAN but am a little confused on how to use them. I get the impression that these require the bitcoin client to be running and the blockchain downloaded on my own machine?
Is there a way to check balances of addresses, generate private keys and broadcast raw transactions without using something like the Blockchain.info API? Do I have to interact with these service wallets or can I use bitcoin at a slightly lower level with Perl? What hosts to connect to if not running a bitcoin instance locally?
I'm a little confused and being pointed in the right direction or any basic examples would be greatly appreciated thanks!
I did find the modules on CPAN but am a little confused on how to use them. I get the impression that these require the bitcoin client to be running and the blockchain downloaded on my own machine?
Is there a way to check balances of addresses, generate private keys and broadcast raw transactions without using something like the Blockchain.info API? Do I have to interact with these service wallets or can I use bitcoin at a slightly lower level with Perl? What hosts to connect to if not running a bitcoin instance locally?
I'm a little confused and being pointed in the right direction or any basic examples would be greatly appreciated thanks!
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