diff --git a/_includes/example_testing.md b/_includes/example_testing.md index a7c861ab..7ba770f0 100644 --- a/_includes/example_testing.md +++ b/_includes/example_testing.md @@ -18,8 +18,8 @@ where the satoshis spent have no real-world value. Testnet also relaxes some restrictions (such as standard transaction checks) so you can test functions which might currently be disabled by default on mainnet. -To use testnet, use the argument `-testnet` with `bitcoin-cli`, `bitcoind` or `bitcoin-qt` or add -`testnet=1` to your `bitcoin.conf` file. To get +To use testnet, use the argument `-testnet` with `bitcoin-cli`, `bitcoind` or `bitcoin-qt` or add +`testnet=1` to your `bitcoin.conf` file. To get free satoshis for testing, use [Piotr Piasecki's testnet faucet][]. Testnet is a public resource provided for free by members of the community, so please don't abuse it. @@ -79,11 +79,11 @@ bitcoin-cli -regtest getbalance Verify that we now have 50 bitcoins available to spend. -You can now use Bitcoin Core RPCs prefixed with `bitcoin-cli -regtest`. +You can now use Bitcoin Core RPCs prefixed with `bitcoin-cli -regtest`. -Regtest wallets and block chain state (chainstate) are saved in the `regtest` +Regtest wallets and block chain state (chainstate) are saved in the `regtest` subdirectory of the Bitcoin Core configuration directory. You can safely -delete the `regtest` subdirectory and restart Bitcoin Core to +delete the `regtest` subdirectory and restart Bitcoin Core to start a new regtest. (See the [Developer Examples Introduction][devexamples] for default configuration directory locations on various operating systems. Always back up mainnet wallets before performing dangerous operations such as deleting.) diff --git a/_includes/example_transactions.md b/_includes/example_transactions.md index 3bb2971d..67d4086b 100644 --- a/_includes/example_transactions.md +++ b/_includes/example_transactions.md @@ -14,7 +14,8 @@ of data to create transactions with the same attributes as those described below. In order to use this tutorial, you will need to setup [Bitcoin Core][core executable] -and create a [regression test mode][] environment. +and create a [regression test mode][] environment with 50 BTC in your test +wallet. {% endautocrossref %} diff --git a/_includes/guide_intro.md b/_includes/guide_intro.md index 9a40feee..10179674 100644 --- a/_includes/guide_intro.md +++ b/_includes/guide_intro.md @@ -1,6 +1,6 @@ {% autocrossref %} -The Developer Guide aims to provide the explanations you need to understand +The Developer Guide aims to provide the information you need to understand Bitcoin and start building Bitcoin-based applications. To make the best use of this documentation, you may want to install the current version of Bitcoin Core, either from [source][core git] or from a [pre-compiled executable][core executable]. diff --git a/_includes/ref_intro.md b/_includes/ref_intro.md index f427d421..8c73b415 100644 --- a/_includes/ref_intro.md +++ b/_includes/ref_intro.md @@ -1,6 +1,6 @@ {% autocrossref %} -The Developer Reference aims to provide specifications and APIs information +The Developer Reference aims to provide specifications and API information to help you start building Bitcoin-based applications. To make the best use of this documentation, you may want to install the current version of Bitcoin Core, either from [source][core git] or from a [pre-compiled executable][core executable].