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Tapscript

protocol.tapscript

Tapscript is the script version used for Taproot script-path spends. It keeps the basic Script model but changes signature rules, replaces CHECKMULTISIG with CHECKSIGADD, and adds upgrade hooks such as OP_SUCCESSx.

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Curated resources (4)

• BIP 342: Validation of Taproot Scripts (article) Primary specification for Taproot script-path execution rules, opcode changes, and resource limits.
• Bitcoin Optech Topic: Tapscript (article) Canonical terminology and ecosystem references for Tapscript-related implementation work.
• Bitcoin Optech Schnorr/Taproot Workshop (article) Workshop context for how Taproot keys, TapTrees, and Tapscript fit together.
• Programming Bitcoin (book) Practical grounding for Script execution, witness semantics, and spending-condition design.

Direct prerequisites (1)

• Taproot

Direct dependents (1)

• Taproot Script-Path Spends

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