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Connecting Bitcoin (Bitcoind) and BTC RPC Explorer in Docker
As a cryptocurrency enthusiast, you are probably aware of the importance of having multiple tools working together. In this article, we will look at how to connect Bitcoind, a popular decentralized cryptocurrency software, with BTC RPC Explorer, a graphical user interface for querying Bitcoin blockchain data.
Why connect Bitcoind and BTC RPC Explorer?
Before we dive into the setup process, let’s quickly discuss why you might want to connect the two services:
- Decentralized Applications
: Many DeFi (Decentralized Finance) and NFT (Non-Fungible Token) projects rely on Bitcoin as their native cryptocurrency. They need access to Bitcoin to interact with these applications.
- Research and Development: Developers and researchers often need to query Bitcoin blockchain data using tools like BTC RPC Explorer. Connecting Bitcoind allows for seamless interaction with this data.
Setting up Docker containers
To connect Bitcoind and BTC RPC Explorer in a Docker environment, follow these steps:
Step 1: Pull the official Bitcoind image
First, we need to pull the official Bitcoind image from Docker Hub. Run the following command:
docker pull bitcoin/bitcoin:latest
This will download the latest version of Bitcoind.
Step 2: Create a new Docker file for BTC RPC Explorer
Create a new file called "Dockerfile" in the same directory as your existing files. This file contains the instructions for creating the Docker image for BTC RPC Explorer.
Use official Node.js imageFROM node:latest
Set working directory to /appWORKDIR /app
Copy .gitignore and MakefileCOPY ./.gitignore Makefile .
Install dependenciesRUN npm install -g bitcoin-cli
Build the applicationRUN npm run build
Expose the portEXPOZE 8545
Run the application when the container startsCMD [./node_modules/.bin/bitcoin-cli", "--rpc", "
This Dockerfile uses an official Node.js image, sets up a working directory for the application, installs dependencies using npm, builds the application, exposes port 8545 (the default RPC port), and defines the "CMD" command to run the application when the container starts.
Step 3: Create the Docker Images
Create two separate Dockerfiles:
- One for Bitcoind ("bitcoind/dockerfile")
- One for BTC RPC For Explorer (btxrpc/dockerfile
)
Build each Docker image using:
docker build -t bitcoind-bitcoin-core .
docker build -t btxrpc-btc-rpc .
Step 4: Run the Docker containers
To start the containers, use the following commands:
- For Bitcoind: docker run -d –name bitcoin-container bitcoind/bitcoind:latest
- For BTC RPC Explorer:docker run -d –name xrpc-container btxrpc/btxrpc:latest
The–name’ flag creates a temporary name for each container that is stored in the Dockerfile. This allows you to easily manage multiple containers without conflicts.
Step 5: Open Bitcoind and BTC RPC Explorer
Once the containers are running, you can access the respective URLs for Bitcoind and BTC RPC Explorer:
- Bitcoind: `
- BTC RPC Explorer: ” (replace “xrpc-container” with the actual container name)
Conclusion
By following the steps below, you have successfully connected Bitcoind and BTC RPC Explorer in a Docker environment. This setup allows for seamless interaction between the two services, allowing you to easily access Bitcoin blockchain data using tools like BTC RPC Explorer.
As a final note, keep in mind that this is just one way to connect Bitcoind and BTC RPC Explorer in Docker. You can experiment with different configurations and images to find the one that works best for your specific use case.