Getting Addresses Using Bitcoin-CLI
Bitcoin-CLI is a command-line interface for managing and interacting with the Bitcoin network. While it is primarily designed for transferring funds, it also provides various tools for managing private keys and viewing receiving addresses. However, one of the main features missing from Bitcoin-CLI is an easy way to list all receiving addresses.
In this article, we will explore how to use bitcoin-cli to view and manage receiving addresses in the same way as with Bitcoin-Qt.
Getting Addresses in Bitcoin-QL
The “bitcoin-ql” command allows you to query various aspects of your Bitcoin wallet. Unfortunately, it does not provide a direct interface for viewing receiving addresses. However, we can still use “bitcoin-cli” to list all addresses associated with a particular private key or network.
To view receiving addresses using bitcoin-cli, follow these steps:
- Open a terminal and install “bitcoin-cli” if you haven’t already.
- Navigate to your Bitcoin wallet directory (e.g.,
/path/to/wallet/directory).
- List all transactions made on the network using this command:
bitcoin-ql --txlist
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For example, if you have a private key Ledger:0x1234567890123456, you can list all transactions made on the network using:
bitcoin-ql --txlist Ledger:0x1234567890123456
A long list of transactions will be displayed. Each transaction is represented as a JSON object with fields such as “outpoint”, “previoushash”, and “height”.
Filter transactions by receiving address
To narrow down the list of transactions to those associated with a specific receiving address, you can use the following command:
bitcoin-ql --txlist Ledger:0x1234567890123456 --address 0x... --filter 'outpoint=0x...'
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For example, if you want to see transactions associated with a specific address Ledger:0x234567890123456:
bitcoin-ql --txlist Ledger:0x234567890123456 --address 0x... --filter 'outpoint=0x...'
Using Bitcoin-cli with Multiple Private Keys
If you have multiple private keys for a single wallet, you need to merge them into a single list using bitcoin-ql. For example:
bitcoin-ql --txlist Ledger:0x1234567890123456,0x234567890123456 --address 0x... --filter 'outpoint=0x...'
This will display a combined list of transactions for both addresses.
Conclusion
While bitcoin-cli does not provide an intuitive interface for viewing receiving addresses, it is still possible to perform this task using the bitcoin-ql command. By following these steps and experimenting with different options, you should be able to get an idea of your wallet’s transaction history and identify those associated with specific receiving addresses.
Additional Resources
- Bitcoin Wiki: [transaction list] (
- Bitcoin CLI Documentation: [transaction list] (
Please note that these resources are subject to change and new features or improvements may be added in future updates.