Bitcoin is a protocol that can be accessed using a client application that speaks the protocol. A “bitcoin wallet” is the most common user interface to the bitcoin system, just like a web browser is the most common user interface for the HTTP protocol. There are many implementations and brands of bitcoin wallets, just like there are many brands of web browsers (Chrome, Safari, Firefox, and Internet Explorer). There is also a reference implementation of the bitcoin protocol that includes a wallet, known as the “Satoshi Client” or “Bitcoin Core,” which is derived from the original implementation written by Satoshi Nakamoto.

Mastering Bitcoin - PROGRAMMING THE OPEN BLOCKCHAIN

by Andreas M. Antonopoulos

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