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legendary
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User: alecfisker

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* This user previously share shady/scam website, https://archive.fo/iVWtW.
* This user suspected using chatbot, https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/m.64405061.

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Good evening dear forum members,
I have 2 questions regarding Full Node and Electrum Server.

1) What can the owner of a full node see when I connect to his node?

2) What can the owner of an Electrum server see when I connect to his server?

Thank you very much and best regards
it depends how he will be looking at it, and what configuration on node was maid
can post more details about why such knowledge required
main difference is that electrum custodial solution, it host your wallet and have access to wallet file
stick to full node and use electrum for smaller amounts

Another user already mention wrong things with this reply.

main difference is that electrum custodial solution, it host your wallet and have access to wallet file
Electrum has access to your wallet file? What are you saying? Please don't post about something you don't have any information about.

Electrum is a non-custodial wallet. You keys are generated locally on your own device and no one has access to your wallet. Unless your device is compromised or some one has access to it, your electrum wallet would be secure.



Sorry for the late reply.

My friend did download bitcoin core and tried to attach the wallet but he said it wasn't recognised.
 He is the only person I thought new about computers but he told me after that he didn't verify the program and I think you are meant to? Would of that effected the outcome?

I have tried opening it in notepad and it comes up as two lines of Asian looking written or something foreign. 

Is it possible that wallet.dat file and crypto_key files are a android file for like a android wallet from 2010 or some type of cryptography? It's on a SD card from my late partners HTC phone.

When I attempted to do pywallet It was so hard to learn but I really had no idea what I was doing I would just copy and paste commands into the cmd to get it to do something. And it gave me back a few lines say it was encrypted and version?
And if pywallet is a scam does that mean I would have lost it if it is a bitcoin wallet?

Is walletrecoveryservices legitimate and completely trustworthy?

Thankyou I appreciate everyone's time. 

HTC wallet file will not open on windows, have to manage it from phone, open about phone dialog and check OS version name
than use tool to dump wallet data, once dump file ready it possible to copy to windows device for further processing
could help with password hashing farm access, text me private



1. HTC is name of smartphone brand, not cryptocurrency wallet.
2. There's no direct correlation between OS version/type on the HTC phone and attempting wallet recovery.



try heat up drive and check more data copy possible, than cool down and try again, in some cases it helps to have more time for reading before failure

While i've seen few people heat certain part of computer in attempt to repair, this post forget to mention it could cause more damage instead.
legendary
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Merit: 7490
Crypto Swap Exchange
User: DifDrama

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* This user sometimes make posts which doesn't make sense, where some of them got deleted. Although occasionally he also made helpful post and good question.
* This user previously accused of using chatbot, https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/m.62530440.

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This means the transaction is verified using a Merkle tree structure without broadcasting it to the public blockchain.

This post doesn't make sense, you don't need Merkle tree structure tree to verify transaction. Although it's worth to mention SPV wallet use Merkle tree structure to verify whether certain transaction actually included in a block.



I have 2 Internet providers,
one works OK the other one says "Your IP network is currently pending review"
everything is the same nothing is changes in the local network when it is swamped with the 2 Internet providers.

It's possible that the IP address range assigned by Internet provider B is flagged by bitnodes. io or other services due to previous activity or network behavior. This could result in your network being subject to additional scrutiny or review. If so, you need to contact Internet provider B's customer support.

Another user explain why it's bad suggestion.

If so, you need to contact Internet provider B's customer support.

This has to be one the dumbest pieces of advice I've read this year. Do you really think ISP B's customer support even know what a Bitcoin node is, let alone know about bitnodes?

Most likely the customers of this ISP have their computers infected and being used for DDoS attacks. This is the only way I think could trigger a residential ISP's addresses to be reviewed for malicious activity.



SegWit transactions enhance the security of the Bitcoin network by enforcing signature checks before any other checks.  This prevents certain types of attacks and makes the network more resistant to vulnerabilities that exploit transaction malleability. Besides, SegWit's introduction was a soft fork, meaning that it did not require a majority consensus of miners to activate.  This made the upgrade process smoother and allowed for a more gradual transition.
And here is a link for beginner to learn Segwit, hope it will be helpful.
https://blockgeeks.com/guides/what-is-segwit/



Another user made correction.

SegWit transactions enhance the security of the Bitcoin network by enforcing signature checks before any other checks.  This prevents certain types of attacks and makes the network more resistant to vulnerabilities that exploit transaction malleability. Besides, SegWit's introduction was a soft fork, meaning that it did not require a majority consensus of miners to activate.  This made the upgrade process smoother and allowed for a more gradual transition.
And here is a link for beginner to learn Segwit, hope it will be helpful.
https://blockgeeks.com/guides/what-is-segwit/
The transaction malleability wasn't due to the failure of checking for signatures, but it segregated the signature from the actual transaction itself. This prevents the signature from being modified and thus being malleable.

It was anything but smooth. It was totally unnecessary for it to be dragged on for longer than it did. Segwit's activation requires miners to signal support for it as well and it definitely required a super majority of the miners to signal support for it to be activated. In fact, most if not all soft forks work in this manner. USAF was not materialized and it was definitely not activated by user signalling. Any forks should have consensus and majority support.

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It's worth noting that intentionally creating many low-fee or feeless transactions can contribute to network congestion and may be seen as spam behavior, which is generally discouraged by the Bitcoin community.  As such, it's essential to use the Bitcoin network responsibly and pay appropriate fees for your transactions based on the current network conditions.
It doesn't congest the network in any meaningful way. If you attempt to broadcast a transaction with zero fee or a fee below the dynamic lower limit set by individual node's mempool settings, then nodes will simply not relay that transaction. Repeatedly try to do this, and nodes will simply blacklist your IP and ignore you.

Attempting to create a fake transaction without paying any fees and without it ever getting confirmed is not a practical scenario on the Bitcoin blockchain.

Correct. If the input is invalid, then the transaction is invalid and it will be rejected by EVERY node on the network.

While you might be able to create such a transaction and broadcast it,

Broadcast it to whom? Bitcoin nodes will simply reject it.

the likelihood of it being confirmed is close to zero.

It is exactly zero.  Invalid transacitons can not be confirmed.

Instead, it will likely remain in the mempool (the pool of unconfirmed transactions) until it eventually gets removed by nodes after some time.

No. That is incorrect. Fake, invalid, transactions never get into the mempool in the first place.  A transaction is verified BEFORE it is accepted into the mempool.

Further more, deliberately creating invalid or fake transactions . . . -snip- . . . may be against the terms of service of some wallets and exchanges.

How would a wallet or an exchange know that you created a fake transaction? Why would they care?

If you send Bitcoin to the address derived from this invalid private key (1NLqpZnW746xjdAgnrTb56V4uZJiV4jjrU), the funds will be associated with that address.  However, since the private key is not valid, you won't be able to sign transactions to spend or transfer those funds.  In essence, the funds sent to that address would be irrecoverable.

Am I right?

That string you listed is an address, not a private key. And also, its private key is not invalid. Even if the hex number is out of range it is converted into a valid private key by using modulo, as others here have pointed out (unless the number is 0 or a multiple of n). So no. Anybody will be able to retrieve any bitcoins sent to this address.
legendary
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Crypto Swap Exchange
User: obtainhigh

--snip--

I've reported all of his thread on technical board, but few of them still have "Unhandled" status. So i create this post explaining why those thread also contain false/fake/unhelpful information.


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Obtain --SNIP--


1. He doesn't mention criteria of choosing leading or top mining pools.
2. ALL link mentioned that thread are invalid, where all website show error message such as "Error 404!".
3. According to https://f2pool.io/mining/support/#fees-and-thresholds, F2Pool have fee 4% for FPPS and 2% for PPLNS. So claim on 2.5% is wrong.
4. There's no trend about decentralized Bitcoin mining pool, when P2pool and other similar pool no longer developed.

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Obtain --SNIP--


1. Looking at https://www.asicminervalue.com/efficiency/sha-256, Antminer S19 XP Hydro and WhatsMiner M56S are far from most efficient SHA-256 ASIC.
2. ALL link mentioned that thread are invalid, where all website show error message such as "Error 404!".
3. Recommendation on "Choosing the Right Mining Hardware:" is harmful due to the 1st point.

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Obtain --SNIP--


1. There's no strong correlation between Mt. Gox repayments and Bitcoin mining.
2. ALL link mentioned that thread are invalid, where all website show error message such as "Error 404!".
3. Halving already happened few months ago, so statement "The next Bitcoin halving event.." are wrong.
legendary
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User: obtainhigh

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* This user also perform SEO spam, which reported on It is allowed? SPAM.
* Based on his post and profile, this user spam goods/services called "Ob tain High" "High Fri ends". So i will remove mention of that on below quoted posts.
* This user also create similar unhelpful thread on mining boards, which not included on this post.
* This user also suspected using chatbot, which reported on https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/m.64299018.

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2. Decentralized Identity Platform by MicroStrategy: MicroStrategy unveiled "MicroStrategy Orange," a decentralized ID platform on Bitcoin, emphasizing robust security and integration into enterprise solutions. This development aims to streamline identity verification processes using blockchain technology. Read the full article.



Technological Innovations and Proposals:

1. CoinShuffle for Enhanced Privacy: CoinShuffle, a decentralized coin mixing protocol, is gaining traction for enhancing transaction privacy on the Bitcoin network. This technology helps users obscure the origins of their transactions, contributing to greater anonymity. Details on CoinShuffle.

2. Replacing OP_CHECKMULTISIG with OP_CHECKSIGADD: A proposal to replace OP_CHECKMULTISIG with OP_CHECKSIGADD aims to simplify multisig transactions and improve Bitcoin’s scripting capabilities. This change is expected to make multisig operations more efficient and less resource-intensive. Read more about this proposal.



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Obtain --SNIP--



1. Bitcoin Builders website doesn't share discussion topic or research yet. So claim about focusing on L2 may be not accurate.
2. CoinShuffle isn't new technology. See https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/coinshuffle-practical-decentralized-coin-mixing-for-bitcoin-567625.
3. Replacing OP_CHECKMULTISIG with OP_CHECKSIGADD already proposed on May 2019 or earlier. See https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/taproot-proposal-5140134.
4. It's known that Bitcoin difficulty almost always rising over time, so IMO it's not worth to mention.
5. Discussion about politic isn't really related with technical discussion.

### Bitcoin Technical Support: Common Issues and Solutions for Bitcoin Core, Nodes, and Transactions - July 2024 ###



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If your Bitcoin Core is taking too long to sync, check your internet connection and hardware capabilities. Running a full node requires sufficient bandwidth and storage. For more details on optimizing your node, refer to Full Node Requirements.

3. Transaction Verification Problems:
Bitcoin Core validates all information it receives to avoid delegating this task to third parties. Ensure your node is fully synced to validate transactions accurately. For further reading on how Bitcoin Core helps in transaction validation, check Bitcoin Stack Exchange.



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Running a full node supports the Bitcoin network and ensures you don't have to trust anyone else for transaction validation. For comprehensive instructions on setting up and maintaining a full node, see Running a Full Node.

2. Node Connectivity Issues:
Ensure your node has proper network configurations to allow incoming connections. Opening port 8333 on your router can help improve connectivity. For more details, refer to the Network Configuration Guide.

3. Upgrading Your Node:
Stay updated with the latest Bitcoin Core releases to benefit from new features and security improvements. Always verify the new version before upgrading. For the latest release information, visit Bitcoin Core Releases.



Addressing Transaction Issues:

1. Stuck Transactions:
If a transaction is stuck, it may be due to low fees. Use Replace-by-Fee (RBF) or Child-Pays-for-Parent (CPFP) to increase the fee and speed up confirmation. Learn more about these methods on Replace-by-Fee Guide.

2. Transaction Privacy:
Enhance your transaction privacy by using CoinJoin and other mixing techniques. For more privacy tips, refer to Protect Your Privacy.



Join the Technical Support Discussion!

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Obtain --SNIP--


1. Full node software automatically perform transaction verification, so people wouldn't face such problem unless they manually create non-standard transaction.
2. Most mentioned suggestion are very generic, while asking the reader to visit either https://bitcoin.org and https://bitcoincore.org/ to find more detailed information about issue they may encounter while running full node.
sr. member
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Learning never stops!

Good catch. In addition, i notice promise444c5 sometimes got corrected by other member after posting inaccurate information.
Yes true ! I got corrected  alot ... since I'm being tagged here then I need to be more carful not to spread inaccurate information next time
legendary
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--snip--
This guy is already on my ignore list, for obvious reasons:
Use the current version check the latest news section  of the forum for the torrent file,
So he's recommending to download https://bitcointalk.org/bitcoin-27.0.torrent when OP says his IBD is slow.

Those where the first 2 responses in this topic. I'm disappointed.

Good catch. In addition, i notice promise444c5 sometimes got corrected by other member after posting inaccurate information.
legendary
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Goodnight, o_e_l_e_o 🌹
This is disappointing from a self-made Hero Member:
When I was new here, the technical support section was dominated by technically knowledgeable users. My going to the board was to ask questions and not to provide unsure and misleading answers. But these days, maybe because of the availablity of AI, people input Op questions to random AI tools, get answers, paraphrase same by any possible means and paste here as solutions to problems.
legendary
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Thick-Skinned Gang Leader and Golden Feather 2021
This is disappointing from a self-made Hero Member:
Does syncing get harder over time as the blockchain gets longer?

Or has something happened to the protocol so it would be harder now?
It should, but the chain is not increasing as such a rate that will cause an significant lag in download time. Could be from the internet connection.
OP clearly explained he's using an HDD to sync Bitcoin Core with low "net usage". There's no point blaming his internet connection.

This guy is already on my ignore list, for obvious reasons:
Use the current version check the latest news section  of the forum for the torrent file,
So he's recommending to download https://bitcointalk.org/bitcoin-27.0.torrent when OP says his IBD is slow.

Those where the first 2 responses in this topic. I'm disappointed.
hero member
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Username: lucolo

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Bitcoin Core offer wallet feature, although it doesn't have built-in swap with USDT though. And while Bitcoin Core require you to download 550GB+ blockchain, it fulfill other requirement stated by @purinZ14. But Unstoppable wallet is still good choice for @purinZ14 needs.
@purinZ14 had many requirements which bitcoin core didn't meet all. Bitcoin core met the requirement of security and decentralization but it is not a multi coin wallet. But in the other hand, Unstoppable is decentralized, secured (although
I don't know why you say wrong topic.
This topic usually doesn't get users banned.

That's true. Although it's good enough if this thread can make user stop spread false/fake/unhelpful information.
If I'm called out here for spreading false information, I be careful when posting next in the technical board or stop posting. Because being called out here always will lead a user to people's ignore list.
legendary
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User: prestige001

Yes!
The more secure way to protect your wallet is by storing your coins in cold wallet because it can't be easily penetrate by scammers
Is it considered as shit post or spread false/fake/unhelpful information?

I laugh a lot when I read that post. You can protect your wallet by storing your coins in cold wallet.
Probably he just need to know the true meaning  of the word "Cold" in term of storage that will explain why there's no cold wallet Smiley
I will regard it as false or maybe he totally meant a cold storage instead of wallet ... more likely to make people believe false statements

Personally i'd just regard it as unhelpful since it's very generic suggestion. "cold wallet" have become common term these days.
sr. member
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Learning never stops!
User: prestige001

Yes!
The more secure way to protect your wallet is by storing your coins in cold wallet because it can't be easily penetrate by scammers
Is it considered as shit post or spread false/fake/unhelpful information?

I laugh a lot when I read that post. You can protect your wallet by storing your coins in cold wallet.
Probably he just need to know the true meaning  of the word "Cold" in term of storage that will explain why there's no cold wallet Smiley
I will regard it as false or maybe he totally meant a cold storage instead of wallet ... more likely to make people believe false statements
legendary
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Farewell o_e_l_e_o
User: prestige001

Yes!
The more secure way to protect your wallet is by storing your coins in cold wallet because it can't be easily penetrate by scammers
Is it considered as shit post or spread false/fake/unhelpful information?

I laugh a lot when I read that post. You can protect your wallet by storing your coins in cold wallet.
legendary
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That's true. Although it's good enough if this thread can make user stop spread false/fake/unhelpful information.
But the problem is that giving false information is everywhere and this thread is specifically for the Technical Board,

That's right. I focused on few technical boards since it's simply impossible to pay attention to all boards and spammer (whether they use chatbot or not) almost never got banned.

and you have made it clear for everyone to see yet some people will still report users giving false information to this thread from another boards. And if the issues is from the Technical Board then the it is ok.

I think it's still ok if false information (which posted outside such boards) can be categorized as false technical information or served as additional information.

And I appreciate your effort to clean the Technical Board because that is the Power House in the forum and any bad information there might affect the others.

Thank you.
hero member
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That's true. Although it's good enough if this thread can make user stop spread false/fake/unhelpful information.
But the problem is that giving false information is everywhere and this thread is specifically for the Technical Board, and you have made it clear for everyone to see yet some people will still report users giving false information to this thread from another boards. And if the issues is from the Technical Board then the it is ok. And I appreciate your effort to clean the Technical Board because that is the Power House in the forum and any bad information there might affect the others.

Other boards are just to discuss how bitcoin is but the Technical Board is amount the discussion of wallets and how to move bitcoin and everything about bitcoin.
legendary
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I don't know why you say wrong topic.
This topic usually doesn't get users banned.

That's true. Although it's good enough if this thread can make user stop spread false/fake/unhelpful information.



User: Kryss191

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* This user perform SEO spam using similar method as user @da16888. Here's archive to his post history which contain SEO spam which i shared for double-check purpose, https://web.archive.org/web/20240608100826/https://bitcointalksearch.org/user/kryss191-3621292;sa=showPosts.
* This user suspected using chatbot, https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/m.64186480.
* I modified SEO spam link mentioned in his post, since i don't want contribute to SEO spamming.

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I have a fairly robust dedicated pc running ubuntu:
Processor Intel Core i5
Memory 8gb
Disk 500 gb ssd

The progress started quickly with about 70% in a couple of days.  Then it slowed down dramatically to where now  like today for example it has downloaded not even 1% in the last 12 hours, maybe getting like 2% per day at this point.

Been checking to debug.log no errors, running continuously with percentage complete increasing as expected (just slow).  
Config:
prune=3000
dbcache=16384

Looking for any suggestions to try out.  Seems like at this rate it would take a few weeks to load, that seems too slow, or it this how long it seems to take nowadays?

It sounds like you've got a strong setup there. It's not exceptional for the starting adjust to moderate down because it advances, but the rate you're encountering appears curiously moderate. Your equipment ought to be competent of quicker advance.
 
 Since you've checked the debug.log and found no blunders, and your arrangement settings appear appropriate, it's worth considering a couple of other potential components.
 
 Firstly, guarantee your web association is steady and not encountering any issues. In some cases organize interferences can essentially moderate down the syncing process.
 
 Also, check in the event that your antivirus or firewall settings can be interferometer with the syncing handle. Some of the time excessively forceful security settings can cause slowdowns.
 
 You may too attempt restarting the syncing prepare or restarting your computer through and through to see in case that makes a difference to progress the speed.

1. There's no correlation between web association (a group who discuss or talk about web) and syncing full nodes.
2. Both antivirus or firewall usually prevent malicious/blacklisted connection rather than slowing it down.
3. If he try to sync Bitcoin Core recently with only 8GB of ram or read someone's else experience, he'd know syncing with 8GB of RAM is very low at certain point. Which means he wouldn't say "strong setup".

Having a 2FA security system for your accounts is important these days. It adds an extra layer of protection against unauthorized access, so I'm all for it. The only problem might be with the Gmail accounts.
If anyone encounters difficulties logging into their Gmail accounts like I did several times (thanks, Google), you can use anonymsms dot com. They offer real numbers for free SMS verification.

Unless that website actually can give same phone number with one you used to create gmail account, this suggestion doesn't make sense. This post also contain stealth SEO spam by adding the link later.
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I don't know why you say wrong topic.
This topic usually doesn't get users banned.
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Now here's explanation of his SEO spam action. ~ he edit his post some time after it's posted. Here's an example,
Good find (but wrong topic). This is just plan old spam. I've reported 9 of his posts:
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Spambot, please Nuke. This user edits his posts after a few days to add a spam link.
Update: he's Nuked.

I don't know why you say wrong topic. But i consider it as SEO spam since the link have little correlation with thread topic or what that user said. Anyway, it's good to see this user nuked quickly.
legendary
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User: da16888
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Now here's explanation of his SEO spam action. ~ he edit his post some time after it's posted. Here's an example,
Good find (but wrong topic). This is just plan old spam. I've reported 9 of his posts:
Code:
Spambot, please Nuke. This user edits his posts after a few days to add a spam link.
Update: he's Nuked.
legendary
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- This user also perform SEO spam, while evading moderation by editing the post some time after it's posted.

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Hey, that sounds frustrating. Have you tried using a password recovery tool like "btcrecover"? It's designed for situations like this where you know part of the password but not the whole thing. It can help you brute-force the missing characters.

This reply isn't helpful since other user already mention "btcrecover" with more explanation.
Hey, I’d recommend trying out Bitcoin Core with the command line interface. It’s pretty straightforward once you get the hang of it. You can download it from the official Bitcoin website. After installing, run bitcoind to start the daemon. You might need to play around with the bitcoin.conf file for your settings. For solo mining, make sure you have a high-speed internet connection and decent hardware to increase your chances.

This reply also isn't helpful since the one who ask for help already use Bitcoin and other user already mention using bitcoind or bitcoin-cli.



Now here's explanation of his SEO spam action. When i checked https://loyce.club/archive/members/96/969140.html and https://ninjastic.space/search?author=da16888, his archived post doesn't contain link. But if you check https://bitcointalksearch.org/user/da16888-969140;sa=showPosts or https://web.archive.org/save/https://bitcointalksearch.org/user/da16888-969140;sa=showPosts, you can see many of his post contain links. It turns out he edit his post some time after it's posted. Here's an example,



When i check link on "X Video Downloader", it seems to be shady since my uBlock Origin block 37 ads, trackers and other unwanted stuff.
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* The post has broken BBcode, so i had to slightly edit his post. That's why i also include screenshot.

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          To scrape batches of Base58 (legacy) Bitcoin addresses and inquire into their transactions and balances, you can follow these steps:

        1. Identify Reliable Sources:

        • Use blockchain explorers like Blockchain.info, Blockcypher, or Bitaps which provide public data on Bitcoin addresses, transactions, and balances.
        • Look for public forums, repositories, or databases that might list Bitcoin addresses for various purposes (e.g., research, donations).
        [/list]
        2. Web Scraping Tools:

        • Utilize web scraping tools and libraries such as Beautiful Soup, Scrapy (Python), or Puppeteer (JavaScript) to extract data from web pages.
        3. Scraping Strategy:

        • Select Target URLs: Identify the URLs of the pages you want to scrape, such as individual address pages on blockchain explorers.
        • Scraping Code: Write scripts to navigate these pages and extract the required data (addresses, transactions, balances).
        [/list]
        4. API Access:

        • Many blockchain explorers offer APIs. Sign up for API access which can provide structured data without the need for extensive scraping.
        • Use endpoints to fetch data on addresses, their transactions, and balances.
        [/list]
        5. Data Processing:

        • Parse the scraped or fetched data and store it in a database for further analysis.
        • Use tools like pandas (Python) for data manipulation and analysis.
        [/list]


        Recommendations:
        • [/b]Respect website policies: Make sure to follow the site's terms of service and avoid overloading their servers.
          • Use APIs: Prefer APIs for a more reliable and structured way to access data.
          • Data Storage: Store the data in a local database or cloud storage for better management and analysis.
        By following these steps, you can efficiently gather and analyze Base58 Bitcoin addresses, their transactions, and balances.



        1. Thread title "Best way to find batches of Base58 addresses", but his reply is very vague and probably not helpful to OP who already seen more detailed answer.
        2. Manually scrapping web pages is very not efficient, since total Bitcoin address already surpass 1 billion. So there's no point of mentioning web scrapping.
        3. Blockchain.info have become blockchain.com many years ago.
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