Compact block filters

BIP157 and BIP158 define compact block-filter protocols that let lightweight clients identify potentially relevant blocks without revealing a precise list of wallet addresses to a remote server.

Context

Why it matters

BIP157 and BIP158 define compact block-filter protocols that let lightweight clients identify potentially relevant blocks without revealing a precise list of wallet addresses to a remote server.

Canonical knowledge

What California Bitcoin maintains

BIP157 and BIP158 define compact block-filter protocols that let lightweight clients identify potentially relevant blocks without revealing a precise list of wallet addresses to a remote server.

Primary and technical sources

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BIP157: Client Side Block Filtering

Bitcoin BIPs

Tier 1 · primary BIP158: Compact Block Filters

Bitcoin BIPs

Tier 1 · primary

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