SPV Wallets, Overlays, and SPV Processes

Users of the blockchain only need block headers, Merkle paths, and input transactions, not the full blockchain

Transactions are a means to create entries on the Bitcoin Ledger. This section explores the Simplified Payment Verification process in-depth, its usage in front-end user applications known as SPV Wallets, and back-end provider applications and services known as Overlays.

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