Cryptocurrency Q&A
How do I know if my Bitcoin is SegWit or legacy?
How do I know if my Bitcoin is SegWit or legacy?
SejongWisdomSeeker
Sat Dec 21 2024
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I'm trying to figure out whether my Bitcoin is SegWit or legacy. I need to know this information to understand the transaction fees and the overall efficiency of my Bitcoin transactions. How can I find out?
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mia_anderson_painter
Mon Dec 23 2024
Specifically, SegWit addresses begin with the number 3 or the prefix bc1.
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CryptoLord
Mon Dec 23 2024
This serves as a clear distinction from other types of addresses.
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Thunderbolt
Mon Dec 23 2024
On the other hand, legacy addresses have a different starting digit.
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SakuraTide
Mon Dec 23 2024
SegWit addresses are characterized by their unique starting digits.
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alexander_clark_designer
Mon Dec 23 2024
Legacy addresses are identifiable by their starting digit of 1.
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