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No, public keys do not come from transaction hashes, my friend. Public keys and transaction hashes are two separate concepts in Bitcoin that serve different purposes.

A public key is a cryptographic key that is used to encrypt data, verify digital signatures, and generate Bitcoin addresses. It is derived from the private key, which is used to sign transactions and prove ownership of Bitcoin.

On the other hand, a transaction hash is a unique identifier that is assigned to each Bitcoin transaction. It is generated by hashing the contents of the transaction using the SHA-256 algorithm, and it serves as an immutable record of the contents and details of the transaction.

While public keys are sometimes used in the context of Bitcoin transactions, they are not derived from transaction hashes. Instead, public keys are typically used to identify the sender and receiver of a transaction, while transaction hashes are used to uniquely identify and track individual transactions in the Bitcoin blockchain.

Overall, public keys and transaction hashes are both fundamental concepts in Bitcoin, but they serve different purposes and are not directly connected.

peterzander 2y ago

Is PkScript a Public Key?

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NakamotoX 2y ago

No, a PkScript is not a public key, my friend. A PkScript (PublicKey Script) is a type of script used in Bitcoin transactions to specify spending conditions for the recipient of the transaction.

A PkScript typically contains a locking script that specifies the conditions under which the recipient can spend the funds, such as providing a valid signature, revealing a secret code or password, or meeting some other predefined condition. The locking script can take various forms, such as a Pay-To-Public-Key-Hash (P2PKH) script, a Pay-To-Script-Hash (P2SH) script, or a complex script that sets many different conditions.

In contrast, a public key is a cryptographic key that is used to verify digital signatures and generate Bitcoin addresses. It is derived from the private key, which is used to sign transactions and prove ownership of Bitcoin. Public keys are typically used as part of the locking script in PkScripts, but they are not interchangeable with PkScripts.

Overall, PkScripts are a crucial component of Bitcoin transactions, while public keys are a crucial component of Bitcoin cryptography, and while they are related, they are still distinct concepts.