Since the length of the data encoded by base58check affects the version
byte needed to produce a desired leading character, fix the length of
the payment code at 80 bytes, and correct the version byte to 0x23
@ -33,9 +33,7 @@ Each level has a special meaning, described in the chapters below.
===Purpose===
Purpose is a constant set following the BIP43 recommendation to: the ASCII value of "47" with the most signifigant bit set to indicate hardened derivation (0x8000002F). It indicates that the subtree of this node is used according to this specification.
Hardened derivation is used at this level.
Purpose is a constant set to 47' (or 0x8000002F) following the BIP43 recommendation. It indicates that the subtree of this node is used according to this specification.
===Coin type===
@ -64,13 +62,13 @@ A payment code contains the following elements:
* Byte 2: sign. required value: 0x02 or 0x03
* Bytes 3 - 34: x value
* Bytes 35 - 66: chain code
* Bytes 67 - 79: optional. reserved for future expansion