Jan 8, 2017 09:41 AM
(This post was last modified: Jan 8, 2017 09:41 AM by minimalist.)
Just wanted to make users aware of a really nice Bitcoin blockchain explorer: Smartbit.
Smartbit is probably the best that I've ever used. It's very reliable, fast, and easy to use. It has features that other block explorers don't include, such as searching through OP_RETURN values. This field allows Bitcoin users to attach a permanent message to their transactions.
One such example was this adorable marriage contract between two parties:
https://www.smartbit.com.au/tx/61466c9fa...e57eea7c67
Another benefit of Smartbit is that it auto-completes Bitcoin addresses when you type them in. IT AUTO-COMPLETES BITCOIN ADDRESSES WHEN YOU TYPE THEM IN! If you've ever played with the Bitcoin blockchain, you'll know that it's MASSIVE. But with Smartbit, you don't have to diddle around with a 100GB database!
It searches through the blockchain for all addresses that are not unused ( > 1 transaction) and indexes them for you. All you need to do is enter the first few characters of a Bitcoin address:
![[Image: rHB3pZN.gif]](https://i.imgur.com/rHB3pZN.gif)
To understand why this is so great, you need to have witnessed a deal dispute where the OP doesn't want to post his/her full BTC address. Simply type in the first few characters and you'll be able to validate or invalidate the proof that's given.
Just thought I'd share this. Smartbit is great.
Smartbit is probably the best that I've ever used. It's very reliable, fast, and easy to use. It has features that other block explorers don't include, such as searching through OP_RETURN values. This field allows Bitcoin users to attach a permanent message to their transactions.
One such example was this adorable marriage contract between two parties:
https://www.smartbit.com.au/tx/61466c9fa...e57eea7c67
Another benefit of Smartbit is that it auto-completes Bitcoin addresses when you type them in. IT AUTO-COMPLETES BITCOIN ADDRESSES WHEN YOU TYPE THEM IN! If you've ever played with the Bitcoin blockchain, you'll know that it's MASSIVE. But with Smartbit, you don't have to diddle around with a 100GB database!
It searches through the blockchain for all addresses that are not unused ( > 1 transaction) and indexes them for you. All you need to do is enter the first few characters of a Bitcoin address:
To understand why this is so great, you need to have witnessed a deal dispute where the OP doesn't want to post his/her full BTC address. Simply type in the first few characters and you'll be able to validate or invalidate the proof that's given.
Just thought I'd share this. Smartbit is great.
I don't middleman any deals on- or off-site. Please don't message me requesting my past services and certainly don't fall for anybody who claims to be me.
