Base58check, Bitcoin Address Encoding

Definition

The method used in Bitcoin for converting 160-bit hashes into P2PKH and P2SH addresses. Also used in other parts of Bitcoin, such as encoding private keys for backup in WIP format. Not the same as other base58 implementations.

Synonyms

• Base58check

Not To Be Confused With

• P2PKH address

• P2SH address

• IP address

Links

• base58check — Bitcoin Developer Reference

• Base58Check encoding — Bitcoin Wiki