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| − | '''Bitcoin-Qt''' is | + | '''Bitcoin-Qt''' is the first [[Bitcoin]] client, developed by [[Satoshi Nakamoto]] under its original name Bitcoind.<ref name="Bitcoin Client Software">{{cite web|title=Bitcoin Client Software|url=http://bitcoin.org/clients.html|publisher=Bitcoin.org|accessdate=21 October 2012|quote=The original software written by Satoshi Nakamoto, the project's founder.}}</ref><ref>http://gavintech.blogspot.co.uk/2012/03/full-disclosure-bitcoin-qt-on-windows.html, Full disclosure: Bitcoin-Qt on Windows vulnerability, 21st October 2012</ref><ref>http://web.nvd.nist.gov/view/vuln/detail?vulnId=CVE-2012-4682, Vulnerability Summary for CVE-2012-4682, 21st October 2012</ref> |
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| + | The Bitcoin-Qt [[GUI]] was initially designed by Wladimir J. van der Laan. It is now maintained by the contributing [[developers]] of Bitcoind, which it has been bundled in since version 0.5.<ref name="Bitcoin-Qt/Bitcoind Releases">{{cite web|title=Bitcoin-Qt/Bitcoind Releases|url=http://bitcoin.org/news.html|publisher=Bitcoin.org|accessdate=21 October 2012}}</ref> | ||
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| + | ==History== | ||
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| + | Historically, Bitcoin-Qt supported the mining of the Bitcoin currency; however, this feature has been since redacted due to increased computing requirements and the obsolence of regular CPU power. | ||
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| + | Currently, Bitcoin-Qt can used as a desktop client for regular payments or as a server utility for merchants and other payment services. | ||
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| + | ===Current version=== | ||
| + | Source code (and build instructions for supported platforms) can be found at the [https://github.com/bitcoin/bitcoin Bitcoin GitHub page]. | ||
==Features== | ==Features== | ||
* Compatibility with Linux (both GNOME and KDE), Mac OS X and Windows | * Compatibility with Linux (both GNOME and KDE), Mac OS X and Windows | ||
* All functionality of the original wxWidgets client | * All functionality of the original wxWidgets client | ||
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* Asks for confirmation before sending coins | * Asks for confirmation before sending coins | ||
* CSV export of transactions | * CSV export of transactions | ||
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* Splash screen that details progress | * Splash screen that details progress | ||
| − | == | + | ==Criticism== |
| − | + | Bitcoin-Qt is often criticized for being slow in downloading and verifying the Bitcoin transaction database (often called the Blockchain). | |
==External Links== | ==External Links== | ||
Revision as of 00:57, 11 December 2012
Bitcoin-Qt is the first Bitcoin client, developed by Satoshi Nakamoto under its original name Bitcoind.[1][2][3]
The Bitcoin-Qt GUI was initially designed by Wladimir J. van der Laan. It is now maintained by the contributing developers of Bitcoind, which it has been bundled in since version 0.5.[4]
History
Historically, Bitcoin-Qt supported the mining of the Bitcoin currency; however, this feature has been since redacted due to increased computing requirements and the obsolence of regular CPU power.
Currently, Bitcoin-Qt can used as a desktop client for regular payments or as a server utility for merchants and other payment services.
Current version
Source code (and build instructions for supported platforms) can be found at the Bitcoin GitHub page.
Features
- Compatibility with Linux (both GNOME and KDE), Mac OS X and Windows
- All functionality of the original wxWidgets client
- Asks for confirmation before sending coins
- CSV export of transactions
- Clearer transaction list with status icons and real-time filtering
- Progress bar on initial block download
- Languages: Dutch, English, German, many more
- Sendmany support in UI (send to multiple recipients in one transaction)
- Multiple unit support, can show subdivided bitcoins (mBTC, µBTC) for users that like large numbers (only decimal units)
- Splash screen that details progress
Criticism
Bitcoin-Qt is often criticized for being slow in downloading and verifying the Bitcoin transaction database (often called the Blockchain).
External Links
- Forum thread (includes screenshots)
- Current GitHub repository shared with bitcoind
See also
- QBitcoin
- bitcoind
- ↑ "Bitcoin Client Software". Bitcoin.org. http://bitcoin.org/clients.html. Retrieved 21 October 2012. "The original software written by Satoshi Nakamoto, the project's founder."
- ↑ http://gavintech.blogspot.co.uk/2012/03/full-disclosure-bitcoin-qt-on-windows.html, Full disclosure: Bitcoin-Qt on Windows vulnerability, 21st October 2012
- ↑ http://web.nvd.nist.gov/view/vuln/detail?vulnId=CVE-2012-4682, Vulnerability Summary for CVE-2012-4682, 21st October 2012
- ↑ "Bitcoin-Qt/Bitcoind Releases". Bitcoin.org. http://bitcoin.org/news.html. Retrieved 21 October 2012.
