Releases: BitMorphX/btc_address_analyzer
BTC ADDRESS ANALYZER V2.0.0
π RELEASE NOTES β btc_address_analyzer.py
Version: 2.0.0
Release Date: 2025-06-20
π Overview
btc_address_analyzer has evolved into a mature CLI utility with expanded features for decoding and verifying Bitcoin Base58Check addresses.
This version introduces a structured interface, robust helper scripts, and support files to improve developer experience and enable more flexible use.
π§ Core Features
- π Decodes Base58-encoded Bitcoin addresses
- π§© Extracts version byte, payload (hash160), and checksum
- π Identifies address type (P2PKH, P2SH, mainnet, testnet)
- β Verifies checksum using double SHA-256
- π¨ Colorized output with
termcolor - π₯οΈ Cross-platform support (WSL via
.batlauncher) - π§ͺ Built for research and offline inspection
β Included in v2.0.0
- β
btc_address_analyzer.pyβ Core analysis script - β
btc_address_analyzer.batβ Windows launcher (WSL-compatible) - β CLI-based decoding with structured printout
- β
.vscode/folder for developer configs - β
project.ymlwith project metadata - β
Fully updated
README.mdwith features & usage - β
LICENSE,NOTICE, andETHICS.mdfor compliance & ethics
π Related Files
- README.md β Full documentation and features overview
- btc_address_analyzer.py β Core script
- btc_address_analyzer.bat β Windows launcher
- ETHICS.md β Ethical use statement
- RELEASE_v2.0.0.md β This release note
- LICENSE β Apache 2.0 license
- NOTICE β Attributions and DMCA notice
- .vscode/ β Project-specific VS Code settings
π License
Licensed under the Apache 2.0 License by BitMorphX
π± Support
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Bitcoin (BTC)
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Monero (XMR)
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β
Dash (DASH)
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We also value early privacy coins such as:
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Bytecoin (BCN)
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π Thank you for supporting independent research and ethical technology.
π€ Author & Contact
π GitHub: https://github.com/BitMorphX
βοΈ Email: BitMorphX@proton.me
π¬ Telegram: https://t.me/BitMorphX
βI morph bits, not to break, but to understand.β
β BitMorphX
Β© 2025 BitMorphX β All rights reserved.
BTC ADDRESS ANALYZER V1.0.0
π RELEASE NOTES β btc_address_analyzer.py
Version: 1.0.0
Release Date: 2025-05-10
π Overview
This version is a complete refactor of base58_decoder_to_hex.py into a modular, more user-friendly CLI tool designed to decode and analyze Bitcoin Base58Check addresses.
Built for educational and analytical usage, it provides structured feedback on address structure, encoding, and integrity.
π§ Core Features
- π Base58 decoding to HEX
- π§© RIPEMD-160 payload extraction
- π Version byte and address type identification
- β SHA-256 double checksum verification
- π¨ Colored CLI output with
termcolor - π§ͺ Clear, minimal UI for terminal-based workflows
β Included in v1.0.0
- β
btc_address_analyzer.pyβ Main analysis script - β
Color output via
termcolor(replacingcolorama) - β Structured decoding of version, payload, and checksum
- β Interactive CLI prompt for address input
π Deprecated
- β
coloramaβ replaced with simplertermcolor - β Hardcoded print formatting β replaced with reusable functions
- β Legacy file
base58_decoder_to_hex.pyno longer maintained
π Related Files
- README.md β Full documentation and usage guide
- btc_address_analyzer.py β Main script
- btc_address_analyzer.bat β Windows launcher
- ETHICS.md β Responsible usage notice
- RELEASE_v1.0.0.md β This file
- LICENSE β Apache 2.0 license
- NOTICE β Legal and attribution info
- .vscode/ β Editor configuration files
π License
Licensed under the Apache 2.0 License by BitMorphX
π± Support
β
Bitcoin (BTC)
1MorphXyhHpgmYSfvwUpWojphfLTjrNXc7
β
Monero (XMR)
86VAmEogaZF5WDwR3SKtEC6HSEUh6JPA1gVGcny68XmSJ1pYBbGLmdzEB1ZzGModLBXkG3WbRv12mSKv4KnD8i9w7VTg2uu
β
Dash (DASH)
XtNuNfgaEXFKhtfxAKuDkdysxUqaZm7TDX
We also value early privacy coins such as:
β
Bytecoin (BCN)
bcnZNMyrDrweQgoKH6zpWaE2kW1VZRsX3aDEqnxBVEQfjNnPK6vvNMNRPA4S7YxfhsStzyJeP16woK6G7cRBydZm2TvLFB2eeR
π Thank you for supporting independent research and ethical technology.
π€ Author & Contact
π GitHub: https://github.com/BitMorphX
βοΈ Email: BitMorphX@proton.me
π¬ Telegram: https://t.me/BitMorphX
βI morph bits, not to break, but to understand.β
β BitMorphX
Β© 2025 BitMorphX β All rights reserved.