Published on: 2014-05-13T11:28:44+00:00
The discussion focuses on the proposal to change the address versions in -regtest mode to be unique and different from testnet. The suggestion is to modify the regtest pubkey hash addresses to start with either "r" or "R". However, the existing code in bitcore guesses the network based on the address version and changing it would be a significant task. Bitcoinj also supports regtest mode but would also need to be modified. It is important to consider if any existing tools would require modifications to support this change to regtest. Warren Togami Jr. proposed the change and seeks feedback on the impact it may have on existing tools. Additionally, the email mentions automated cross-browser testing and includes a link to the Bitcoin-development mailing list.
Updated on: 2023-08-01T09:14:48.339716+00:00