Bitcoin Browser is a revolutionary web browser built specifically for browsing and interacting with content stored on the BitcoinSV blockchain. It enables users to access on-chain websites, applications, and data through BSV transaction IDs and metanet protocols.
- On-Chain Navigation: Browse websites and content stored directly on BSV blockchain
- Transaction ID URLs: Access content via BSV transaction IDs (e.g.,
bsv://txid) - Metanet Protocol: Support for hierarchical content structures using metanet
- Micropayment Integration: Built-in X402 payment protocol for premium content
- Native Wallet: Built-in BSV wallet for seamless transactions
- HandCash Connect: Support for HandCash wallet integration
- BRC-100 Support: Compatible with BRC-100 token standards
- SPV Validation: Simplified payment verification for trust
- Content Rendering: Parse and display on-chain HTML, CSS, and JavaScript
- Security Sandbox: Isolated execution environment for untrusted content
- Protocol Handlers: Custom URL schemes for blockchain content
- Caching Layer: Efficient storage of frequently accessed blockchain data
- Frontend: Next.js 15 with TypeScript and Tailwind CSS
- Blockchain: BitcoinSV with BSV SDK integration
- Wallet: HandCash Connect and native wallet support
- Payments: X402 micropayment protocol
- Database: Local content caching and indexing
- Blockchain Navigation: Browse BSV blockchain like the traditional web
- Wallet Integration: Send/receive BSV and tokens seamlessly
- Content Discovery: Find and explore on-chain applications
- Micropayments: Pay for premium content with satoshis
- On-Chain Publishing: Deploy websites directly to BSV blockchain
- Metanet Tools: Build hierarchical content structures
- API Access: RESTful APIs for blockchain interactions
- Developer Console: Debug on-chain applications
- Monetization: Instant micropayments for content access
- Immutable Publishing: Permanent, uncensorable content storage
- Version Control: Track content changes through blockchain history
- Copyright Protection: Timestamped proof of creation
- Next.js project structure with TypeScript
- BSV SDK integration for blockchain connectivity
- HandCash wallet integration foundation
- Basic browser UI framework
- Tailwind CSS styling with dark theme
- Transaction ID URL parsing and navigation
- On-chain content rendering engine
- Metanet protocol implementation
- X402 micropayment integration
- Browser security sandbox
- Content discovery and search
bsv://txid- Direct transaction content accessmetanet://node- Metanet node navigationbitcoin://address- Bitcoin address interactionshandcash://handle- HandCash user profiles
- HTML Pages: On-chain websites and applications
- Images/Media: Embedded multimedia content
- Documents: PDFs, text files, and data
- Applications: Interactive BSV-powered apps
# Clone the repository
git clone https://github.com/bitcoin-corp/bitcoin-browser.git
cd bitcoin-browser
# Install dependencies
npm install
# Start development server
npm run dev
# Open browser to http://localhost:3000bsv://19HxigV4QyBv3tHpQVcUEQyq1pzZVdoAut # Weather app
bsv://1BoatSLRHtKNngkdXEeobR76b53LETtpyT # Social media post
metanet://blog/posts/hello-world # Metanet blog post
bitcoin://1A1zP1eP5QGefi2DMPTfTL5SLmv7DivfNa # Genesis address
- Content Sandboxing: Isolated execution of untrusted code
- Payment Confirmation: User approval required for all transactions
- Address Validation: Verify all Bitcoin addresses and signatures
- Malware Protection: Scan for malicious on-chain content
- Basic transaction content rendering
- Simple navigation interface
- Wallet integration
- Metanet protocol support
- Content discovery engine
- Developer tools
- Plugin architecture
- Mobile applications
- Enterprise features
We welcome contributions! Please see CONTRIBUTING.md for guidelines.
Open BSV License Version 5 - see LICENSE for details.
- BSV Blockchain - The scalable blockchain
- HandCash - User-friendly BSV wallet
- Metanet - Protocol for on-chain data structures
This project builds upon the pioneering work of:
- Bitpipe: Transaction broadcast service
- Metanet Desktop: BRC-100 wallet application
- BSV SPV Wallet: Browser extension for BSV
For development inquiries and partnership opportunities, contact The Bitcoin Corporation LTD.
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