bcoin ☆

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Description:
Javascript bitcoin library for node.js and browsers

Type: Formula | Latest Version: 2.2.0@0 | Tracked Since: Dec 17, 2025

Links: Homepage | @bcoin | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Developer tools

Tags: bitcoin blockchain javascript cryptocurrency nodejs

Install: brew install bcoin

About:
Bcoin is a full-node implementation of the Bitcoin protocol written in JavaScript, designed for both Node.js environments and web browsers. It provides a comprehensive suite of tools for creating and managing wallets, parsing blocks, and connecting to the P2P network. Its modular architecture allows developers to use it as a full node or integrate specific components into their applications.

Key Features:

Full-node implementation with SPV support
Modular architecture for selective component usage
Browser compatibility for web-based integrations
Built-in wallet and key management

Use Cases:

Building custom Bitcoin applications and services
Integrating Bitcoin functionality into web applications
Researching and testing Bitcoin protocol features

Alternatives:

Bitcoin Core – Bcoin is JavaScript-based and more modular, while Bitcoin Core is the C++ reference implementation focused on network security.
BTCD – Bcoin offers browser support, whereas BTCD is a Go implementation primarily for server-side use.

Version History

Detected	Version	Rev	Change	Commit
Sep 13, 2025 12:35pm		0	VERSION_BUMP	41d437f6
Nov 19, 2024 12:01am		0	VERSION_BUMP	e354e10e