Bitcoin Script & Smart Contracts
Master Bitcoin's powerful scripting language and learn to create smart contracts on BSV
What is Bitcoin Script?
Bitcoin Script is a simple, stack-based programming language that defines the conditions under which Bitcoin can be spent. Unlike other blockchains that added smart contracts later, Bitcoin had programmable money from day one.
Key Characteristics:
- Stack-based: Operations push and pop values from a stack
- Intentionally limited: No loops to prevent infinite execution
- Deterministic: Same script always produces same result
- Powerful on BSV: Original opcodes restored for advanced functionality
BSV Advantage: BSV restored the original Bitcoin opcodes that were disabled on BTC, enabling sophisticated smart contracts while maintaining security and efficiency.
sCrypt: High-Level Smart Contracts
While Bitcoin Script is powerful, writing complex contracts in raw opcodes can be challenging. sCrypt is a TypeScript-based domain-specific language that compiles to Bitcoin Script, making smart contract development accessible to any developer.
Key Features:
- • TypeScript-based syntax
- • Compiles to native Bitcoin Script
- • Built-in testing framework
- • Formal verification support
Use Cases:
- • NFTs and token contracts
- • Crowdfunding platforms
- • Decentralized exchanges
- • Oracle integrations