Note: Modify your code to add the required dependency for PyWallet, a popular bitcoin wallet application.
Before proceeding to the modified script, make sure that you have:
- Python 3.8 or later: Make sure your system does not have Python 2.x installed.
- PyWallet Package: To run PyWallet you will need the psbt and python-bch packages.
Here’s an updated article with a warning about installing dependencies:
Installing PyWallet: Bitcoin Wallet for Bitcoin Core
As a user of Ubuntu 24.04.1 LTS, you have installed Python 2.7.18 from the official repository. However, PyWallet is not included in this installation. To run PyWallet, we need to install additional packages.
Warning
Before proceeding, please note that installing these dependencies may require additional software and may be incompatible with your current system. Act at your own risk.
Step 1: Installing the necessary packages
First, update the package directory:
sudo apt update
Next, install the necessary psbt and python-bch packages for PyWallet:
sudo apt-get install python3-pywallet python3-psbt python3-cryptography python3-bitcoincore
Alternatively, you can install these packages using a package manager such as Homebrew (on macOS) or apt-get with additional repositories.
Step 2: Update Python 3.8
After installing the required packages, upgrade your Python 3.8 installation:
sudo apt update
sudo python3 -m pip install --upgrade pip
Step 3: Setup PyWallet
Now that you’ve installed the necessary dependencies, let’s configure PyWallet to use Bitcoin Core:
cd /home/user/Bitcoin-Wallet-Setup/
./configure --enable-cccores=1
Replace /home/user/ with your actual home directory.
Step 4: Launch PyWallet
Create a new wallet and launch it:
python3 /home/user/Bitcoin-Wallet-Setup/wallpaper.py
This will launch the PyWallet application, which will now be able to use Bitcoin Core. Please note that before using PyWallet for the first time, you need to create a wallet.
Conclusion
After following these steps, you have successfully installed and configured PyWallet for Bitcoin on your Ubuntu 24.04.1 LTS system. Thanks to this setup, you can now manage your bitcoins and interact with the Bitcoin Core network. Don’t forget to update your Python installation regularly and consider installing additional dependencies if necessary.