Bitcoin Math Implementation in C 🪙

Welcome to the bitcoin_math repository! This project offers a zero dependency implementation of Bitcoin mathematics in C. Our goal is to provide a simple and efficient way to perform Bitcoin-related calculations without the overhead of additional libraries.

Table of Contents

• Features
• Installation
• Usage
• Functions
• Contributing
• License
• Releases

Features

• Zero Dependency: This implementation does not rely on any external libraries, making it lightweight and easy to integrate.
• Efficiency: Designed for speed, this code optimizes common Bitcoin calculations.
• Simplicity: Clear and concise code that is easy to read and understand.

Installation

To get started, clone this repository to your local machine:

git clone https://github.com/Devansh589/bitcoin_math.git

Once cloned, navigate into the directory:

cd bitcoin_math

You can now compile the code using a C compiler like gcc:

gcc -o bitcoin_math main.c

Usage

To use the Bitcoin math functions, run the compiled executable:

./bitcoin_math

For detailed usage instructions, please refer to the functions section below.

Functions

This repository includes several key functions for Bitcoin mathematics:

1. Hashing Functions

• SHA256: Computes the SHA256 hash of the input data.
• RIPEMD160: Computes the RIPEMD160 hash of the input data.

2. Address Generation

• Generate Address: Create a Bitcoin address from a public key.
• Validate Address: Check if a Bitcoin address is valid.

3. Transaction Calculations

• Transaction Fees: Calculate the transaction fees based on input and output sizes.
• Change Calculation: Determine the change to return after a transaction.

4. Conversion Functions

• Satoshi to Bitcoin: Convert satoshis to Bitcoin.
• Bitcoin to Satoshi: Convert Bitcoin to satoshis.

Contributing

We welcome contributions to improve this project. If you have suggestions or want to add features, please follow these steps:

1. Fork the repository.
2. Create a new branch for your feature or bug fix.
3. Make your changes and commit them.
4. Push your branch and open a pull request.

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License. See the LICENSE file for details.

Releases

For the latest updates and versions, please check the Releases section. Here, you can download the latest version and execute it.

Acknowledgments

• Thanks to the Bitcoin community for their continuous support and innovation.
• Special thanks to the contributors who help maintain and improve this project.

Contact

For any inquiries or suggestions, feel free to reach out via the Issues section or by creating a pull request.

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This project aims to simplify Bitcoin math for developers and enthusiasts alike. We hope you find it useful! For the latest updates, visit our Releases page.