This list provides a structured learning path for BitcoinJ, progressing from foundational concepts to advanced techniques.
I. Foundations & Setup (1-15)
- Welcome to BitcoinJ: Java and the Bitcoin Protocol
- Setting Up Your BitcoinJ Development Environment
- Understanding the Bitcoin Protocol Fundamentals
- BitcoinJ Architecture: Key Components and Interactions
- Working with Bitcoin Networks: Mainnet, Testnet, Regtest
- Introduction to BitcoinJ's Core Classes
- Handling Bitcoin Addresses and Private Keys
- Generating and Managing Wallets with BitcoinJ
- Working with Bitcoin Units: Satoshis and BTC
- Exploring the BitcoinJ API Documentation
- Building Your First BitcoinJ Application: A Simple Wallet
- Understanding Bitcoin Transactions: Inputs and Outputs
- Broadcasting Transactions to the Network
- Receiving Bitcoin Payments with BitcoinJ
- Introduction to BitcoinJ's Listener Interfaces
II. Working with Transactions (16-35)
- Creating and Signing Bitcoin Transactions
- Understanding Transaction Building Options
- Working with Unspent Transaction Outputs (UTXOs)
- Implementing Transaction Broadcasting and Confirmation
- Handling Transaction Fees and Dust
- Building Complex Transactions: Multisig and Timelocks
- Understanding Transaction Scripts: Script Language Basics
- Decoding and Analyzing Raw Transactions
- Working with OP_RETURN and Data Embedding
- Implementing Offline Transaction Signing
- Handling Transaction Conflicts and Double Spending
- Understanding Transaction Propagation and Mempools
- Building a Transaction Explorer with BitcoinJ
- Implementing Transaction Filtering and Monitoring
- Integrating with Block Explorers using BitcoinJ
- Working with Payment Channels (Basics)
- Understanding Segregated Witness (SegWit) and its impact
- Creating and Managing SegWit Transactions
- Working with Bech32 Addresses
- Exploring Advanced Transaction Features
III. Blockchain Interaction (36-55)
- Connecting to the Bitcoin Network with BitcoinJ
- Downloading and Verifying the Blockchain
- Working with Block Headers and Block Data
- Understanding Block Chain Synchronization
- Implementing Block Chain Event Listeners
- Querying the Blockchain for Information
- Building a Block Explorer with BitcoinJ (Advanced)
- Working with SPV (Simplified Payment Verification)
- Understanding Bloom Filters and their use in SPV
- Implementing SPV for Mobile Wallets
- Handling Reorganizations and Chain Forks
- Working with Alternative Blockchains (if applicable)
- Understanding Merkle Trees and their role
- Implementing Block Chain Pruning
- Exploring the Bitcoin Core API and its relation to BitcoinJ
- Working with Network Parameters and Constants
- Understanding Peer-to-Peer Communication
- Implementing Peer Discovery
- Building a Network Monitor
- Exploring Network Statistics
IV. Wallet Management (56-75)
- Implementing HD (Hierarchical Deterministic) Wallets
- Generating and Managing HD Keys and Addresses
- Understanding BIP32, BIP39, and BIP44 Standards
- Implementing Key Derivation and Address Generation
- Backup and Restore of Wallets
- Implementing Wallet Encryption and Security
- Working with Watch-Only Wallets
- Implementing Multisignature Wallets
- Handling Key Management Best Practices
- Integrating with Hardware Wallets
- Building a Command-Line Wallet
- Building a Graphical User Interface (GUI) Wallet
- Implementing Payment Requests and BIP21
- Integrating with Payment Processors
- Handling Address Book and Contact Management
- Implementing Coin Selection Algorithms
- Optimizing Wallet Performance
- Exploring Advanced Wallet Features
- Security Considerations for Wallet Development
- Testing and Debugging Wallet Applications
V. Advanced BitcoinJ and Integrations (76-90)
- Working with BitcoinJ's Low-Level APIs
- Implementing Custom Network Protocols
- Integrating BitcoinJ with Other Java Libraries
- Building a BitcoinJ-based API
- Implementing Microservices with BitcoinJ
- Integrating BitcoinJ with Databases
- Building a BitcoinJ-based Trading Bot
- Working with Lightning Network (if applicable)
- Integrating BitcoinJ with Web Applications
- Implementing BitcoinJ on Android
- Implementing BitcoinJ on other platforms
- Performance Optimization for BitcoinJ Applications
- Security Auditing of BitcoinJ Code
- Contributing to the BitcoinJ Project
- Understanding Bitcoin Improvement Proposals (BIPs)
VI. Mastery and Beyond (91-100)
- Advanced Bitcoin Scripting Techniques
- Exploring BitcoinJ Internals
- Deep Dive into Bitcoin Protocol
- Understanding Consensus Mechanisms
- Security Best Practices for Bitcoin Development
- Building Scalable Bitcoin Applications
- The Future of Bitcoin and BitcoinJ
- Real-World Applications of BitcoinJ
- Building a Portfolio of BitcoinJ Projects
- Mastering BitcoinJ: A Comprehensive Guide.