Related to programs that share their source code.
Related to programs that share their source code.
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How to understand Bitcoin source code
I am not a C++ pro. I read C++ as a part of my undergrad school course. I am very passionate about the future currency i.e. Bitcoin.
But I don't understand the source code structure. How to read the source code? As I already told I am have very…
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Are there any open-source trading bots out there?
Has anyone published an open-source trading bot that runs on a Bitcoin exchange?
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Where to find help understanding Bitcoin's source code in C++?
I am looking to understand the Bitcoin C++ source code on GitHub. The Python one is simpler, but even that is too complicated for a beginner. Could someone guide me to some good resources on the actual implementation and its details? The actual C++…
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Is Blockchain.info Open Source?
I know that there is a github public repo, but I'm not seeing a license file. The Android client is GPL3. Anyone know about licensing for the main site's code?
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Is there an opensource crypto-currency exchanges engine?
I'm looking for an opensource crypto-currency exchange engine.
My preference would be for something easy to use like joomla or drupal. My exchange setup needs support for alt-coins and bitcoin.
I have discovered intersango myself. However, sql file…
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Does any open source software exist for an e-wallet service?
If I want to setup an e-wallet service, would I have to create it from scratch or is there any existing open source software that could be used?
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What is the definition of a P2P exchange?
Bitcointalk member BTCLuke suggested the following six criterion for a P2P Exchange:
A P2P Distributed Exchange MUST:
Be without any central points of failure, since a government or two WILL be coming after it one day. I suggest a Bitorrent-like…
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Which of the open-source Bitcoin clients has the most thoroughly commented source code?
Learning from a source code is very useful at times, but it is a pain if the code is not commented well. Which of the open source Bitcoin software have the most thoroughly and understandably commented source code? That is, if someone wanted to…
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Can a closed source wallet ever be completely trust-less?
Open source Bitcoin wallets are clearly in demand for obvious reasons. Users want to know what the code is intended to do and what may be possible.
Is it even possible for closed source wallets to be completely trustless (meaning I do not need to…
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Who made Gavin project leader?
I mean no disrespect to Gavin Andresen whatsoever. I think someone needs to be at the head of the project and Satoshi has stepped down / disappeared / gone back to the NSA / returned to his home planet / choose your conspiracy theory.
But why Gavin?…
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What OpenCL video cards (or FPGAs) are best for multiplication?
I'm benchmarking some Bitcoin related software and am looking for cards that are better at parallel multiplication vs parallel addition.
Is there any prior work that may have this information? Perhaps for mining?
What GPU features should I look…
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Is there any software available for testing of Bitcoin security?
I'm currently in the process of working on my thesis about Bitcoin security and I'm wondering if there's any software available for testing of Bitcoin security? For example, are there any programs that will try launching double-spend attacks,…
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How To Get Copy of Bitcoin Source Code
Does anyone have an idea of where can I find a copy of the bitcoin source code. I mean doesn't it supposed to be open source, where is the open source project for bitcoin so I can read the code.
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Which open-source cryptocurrency exchange software is best?
like BlinkTrade, WLOX, MarginCall, Peatio etc.? However, it should include both bitcoin and ethereum, and if possible a mobile app..
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Are there any HD Bitcoin mobile wallets with the mnemonic seed in traditional Chinese?
If not, what would be the easiest way to modify an open source iOS/Android wallet (eg copay) to do this?
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