[BIP 15] Aliases



Summary:

In a conversation between Amir Taaki and an unknown individual on December 16th, 2011, they discussed the value of International Bank Account Numbers (IBANs) in relation to bitcoin addresses. Taaki questioned their usefulness, as bitcoin addresses already have their own checksums. However, the other individual pointed out that IBANs could be beneficial for compatibility with existing software solutions. It is unclear what specific software solutions they were referring to, but it highlights the potential benefits of utilizing established systems in conjunction with newer technologies like bitcoin.


Updated on: 2023-06-04T21:55:27.925371+00:00