Receiving Addresses with Bitcoin-CLI
Bitcoin-CLI is a command-line interface for managing and interacting with the Bitcoin network. While it was primarily designed for transferring funds, it also offers several tools for managing private keys and viewing recipient addresses. However, one important feature that Bitcoin-CLI was missing was an easy way to list all recipient 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.
Receiving 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 recipient addresses. However, we can still use bitcoin-cli to list all addresses associated with a specific private key or network.
To view recipient addresses using bitcoin-cli, follow these steps:
- Open a terminal and install
bitcoin-cliif you haven’t already.
- Navigate to your Bitcoin wallet directory (e.g.
/path/to/wallet/directory).
- Print out all transactions on the network using the following command:
bitcoin-ql --txlist
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For example, if you have a private key Ledger:0x1234567890123456, you can list all transactions on the network using:
bitcoin-ql --txlist Ledger:0x1234567890123456
This will display a long list of transactions. Each transaction is represented as a JSON object, with fields such as outpoint, previoushash, and height.
Filtering Transactions by Receiving Address
To narrow the list of transactions to those that include a specific recipient address, you can use the following command:
bitcoin-ql --txlist Reason:0x1234567890123456 --address 0x... --filter 'exitpoint=0x...'
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For example, if you want to see transactions that include a specific address Ledger:0x234567890123456:
bitcoin-ql --txlist Ledger:0x234567890123456 --address 0x... --filter 'exitpoint=0x...'
Using bitcoin-cli with multiple private keys
If you have multiple private keys for the same wallet, you will need to combine them into a single list using bitcoin-ql. For example:
bitcoin-ql --txlist Reason:0x1234567890123456,0x234567890123456 --address 0x... --filter 'exitpoint=0x...'
This will display a combined list of transactions for both addresses.
Conclusion
While bitcoin-cli does not provide an intuitive interface for viewing recipient addresses, it is still possible to accomplish this task using the bitcoin-ql command. By following these steps and experimenting with different options, you will be able to gain insight into your wallet’s transaction history and identify those involving specific recipient 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.