Developers
Comprehensive developer resources for building with Bitcoin Stamps protocols and integrating with the ecosystem.
Quick Start for Developers
Essential Resources
- Technical specifications for all Bitcoin Stamps protocols
- SRC-20, SRC-101, SRC-721, and OLGA implementations
- Integration requirements and best practices
- Official SDK setup and configuration
- Code examples and implementation guides
- Testing and deployment workflows
- REST API documentation and endpoints
- Authentication and rate limiting
- Data formats and response schemas
Development Tools
SDKs and Libraries:
- @btc-stamps/tx-builder → - Official JavaScript/TypeScript SDK
- Python SDK - Python integration library
- API Clients - Ready-to-use API wrappers
Developer Platforms:
- Stampchain.io → - Primary API and data source
- GitHub → - Open source repositories
- Testing Tools - Local development and testing utilities
Protocol Implementation
Core Protocols
- Fungible token standard for Bitcoin Stamps
- Implementation guide and examples
- Fair launch principles and best practices
- Human-readable naming system
- Registration and resolution mechanics
- Integration with existing applications
- Advanced NFT functionality
- On-chain features and capabilities
- Complex asset composition patterns
- Optimized data storage for Bitcoin Stamps
- P2WSH transaction patterns
- Cost optimization techniques
Integration Patterns
Wallet Integration:
- Bitcoin Stamps wallet support
- Balance tracking and transaction history
- Multi-protocol asset management
Application Development:
- Building stamps-aware applications
- User experience best practices
- Performance optimization strategies
Getting Started
1. Environment Setup
bash
# Install the official SDK
npm install @btc-stamps/tx-builder
# Or using yarn
yarn add @btc-stamps/tx-builder2. Basic Integration
javascript
import { StampBuilder } from '@btc-stamps/tx-builder';
// Initialize with network configuration
const builder = new StampBuilder({
network: 'mainnet',
apiKey: 'your-api-key'
});
// Create your first stamp
const stamp = await builder.createStamp({
image: imageBuffer,
description: 'My first Bitcoin Stamp'
});3. Advanced Usage
SRC-20 Token Creation:
javascript
// Deploy a new SRC-20 token
const token = await builder.deploySRC20({
tick: 'MYTOKEN',
max: '21000000',
lim: '1000'
});API Data Access:
javascript
// Fetch stamp data
const stampData = await api.getStamp(stampId);
// Get token balances
const balances = await api.getBalances(address);Developer Resources
Documentation
Technical Guides:
- Creating Your First Stamp → - Step-by-step development guide
- Visual Workflow → - Understanding the process
- SRC-20 Token Creation → - Token deployment guide
API Reference:
- REST API endpoints and parameters
- WebSocket real-time data feeds
- Webhook integration for notifications
Community and Support
Developer Community:
- Discord - #developers channel for real-time help
- GitHub Discussions - Technical questions and feature requests
- Stack Overflow - Tagged questions:
bitcoin-stamps
Contributing:
- Contributing Guide → - How to contribute to Bitcoin Stamps
- Bug Reports - Issue tracking and resolution
- Feature Proposals - Community-driven development
Example Projects
Sample Applications:
- Stamp gallery and explorer
- SRC-20 token tracker
- Artist creation tools
- Portfolio management dashboard
Integration Examples:
- Wallet integration patterns
- E-commerce Bitcoin Stamps payments
- NFT marketplace integration
- Social media platform integration
Best Practices
Development Guidelines
Code Quality:
- Use TypeScript for type safety
- Implement comprehensive error handling
- Follow Bitcoin Stamps coding standards
- Write thorough tests for all functionality
User Experience:
- Provide clear transaction status feedback
- Implement proper loading states
- Handle network errors gracefully
- Optimize for mobile devices
Security:
- Never expose private keys in client code
- Validate all user inputs thoroughly
- Use HTTPS for all API communications
- Implement rate limiting for API calls
Performance Optimization
Efficient Data Loading:
- Implement pagination for large datasets
- Use caching for frequently accessed data
- Optimize image loading and display
- Minimize API calls through batching
Transaction Optimization:
- Use OLGA encoding for cost savings
- Batch multiple operations when possible
- Implement transaction queuing for reliability
- Provide fee estimation tools
Advanced Topics
Custom Protocol Implementation
Extending Bitcoin Stamps:
- Understanding the base protocol
- Creating custom metaprotocol extensions
- Backward compatibility considerations
- Community review and adoption process
Infrastructure Development:
- Running your own indexing service
- Building custom API endpoints
- Implementing caching layers
- Scaling for high-volume applications
Enterprise Integration
Large-Scale Deployments:
- Multi-instance architecture patterns
- Database optimization strategies
- Load balancing and failover
- Monitoring and alerting systems
Compliance and Legal:
- Understanding regulatory considerations
- Implementing audit trails
- Data retention policies
- Privacy and GDPR compliance
Support and Resources
Getting Help
Technical Support:
- Community Discord #developers channel
- GitHub issue tracking
- Stack Overflow community
- Direct maintainer contact for enterprise users
Learning Resources:
- Comprehensive tutorial library
- Video workshops and webinars
- Community-contributed examples
- Regular developer office hours
Stay Updated
Development Updates:
- Follow @BitcoinStamps on Twitter
- Join the developer mailing list
- Watch GitHub repositories for releases
- Participate in community calls
Ready to start building? Choose your path:
- New to Bitcoin Stamps? → Protocol Overview
- Ready to integrate? → SDK Integration Guide
- Need API access? → API Integration Guide
- Want to contribute? → Contributing Guide