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WeAreDevelopers LIVE • Jul 28, 2020

Introduction to TXT

Glenn Wolfe

Glen Wolf reveals how the TXT protocol transforms complex Bitcoin node data into portable SQLite files. Break free from centralized silos and build lightweight, peer-to-peer applications instantly.

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#1 about 6 min

Evolution of the Planaria tools ecosystem

Tracking the evolution from early disparate database applications to a unified, scalable Planaria transaction management infrastructure.

#2 about 3 min

Core suite of Planaria Grid APIs and TXO format

Understanding the core Planaria Grid APIs and the TXO document architecture to standardize transaction queries.

#3 about 3 min

Listening to mempool transactions with Bitsocket

Configuring the Bitsocket event stream with bitquery syntax to instantly capture unconfirmed mempool transactions.

#4 about 4 min

Querying historical blockchain data with Bitbus

Implementing Bitbus endpoints with authentication tokens and scoped query parameters to reliably sync historical blocks.

#5 about 4 min

Storing and referencing large data with BitFS

Utilizing BitFS chunk indexing strategies to reliably host and query large deterministic file payloads natively on the network.

#6 about 4 min

Building peer-to-peer Bitcoin applications using the TXT protocol

Leveraging the TXT database management system to isolate application state into lightweight, mathematically portable files.

#7 about 7 min

Generating portable SQLite databases for peer-to-peer sharing

Containerizing the Bitcache application service to seamlessly broadcast transaction state changes to an independent SQLite backend.

#8 about 2 min

Powping protocol for direct peer-to-peer interactions

Introducing the upcoming Powping protocol design to facilitate distributed, off-chain communication models between peer endpoints.

#9 about 14 min

Indexing smart contracts and SPV capabilities in Planaria

Addressing community questions regarding granular smart contract indexing, lightweight SPV alignment, and database storage architectures.

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