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==Motivation==
The purpose of this URI scheme is to enable users to handle all the requests for details about blocks, transactions, etc. with their preferred tool (being that a web service or a local application).
Currently a Bitcoin client usually points to an arbitrary blockchain explorer when the user looks for the details of a transaction (es. Bitcoin Wallet uses BitEasy, Mycelium or Electrum uses Blockchain.info, etc.).
Currently a Bitcoin client usually points to an arbitrary blockchain explorer when the user looks for the details of a transaction, or let him choose from a limited list of possible alternatives.
Other times resorting to cut&paste is needed.
The same happens with posts and messages that reference some particular txs or blocks, if they provide links at all.
Marco Pontello
9 years ago