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How many possible addresses are there in Bitcoin?
How many possible addresses are there in Bitcoin?
SamuraiBrave
Sun Dec 01 2024
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I'm curious about the number of potential addresses that can be created within the Bitcoin network. I want to know how many unique address combinations are possible in Bitcoin.
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Raffaele
Mon Dec 02 2024
The total number of possible Bitcoin addresses, based on the RIPEMD160 hash function, is 2^161.
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Andrea
Mon Dec 02 2024
Bitcoin employs the RIPEMD160 hash function as a CORE component of its address generation process.
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Lorenzo
Mon Dec 02 2024
This cryptographic function is responsible for transforming an input, such as a public key, into a fixed-size output, known as a hash.
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CryptoChieftain
Mon Dec 02 2024
This astronomical figure underscores the vast number of unique Bitcoin addresses that can be generated, ensuring that each user can have a distinct and secure address.
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IncheonBeautyBloom
Mon Dec 02 2024
In the context of Bitcoin, the RIPEMD160 hash function ensures that every public key generates a unique Bitcoin address.
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