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Connecting Bitcoin (Bitcoind) and BTC RPC Explorer in Docker

As a cryptocurrency enthusiast, you probably know how important it is to have multiple tools working together. In this article, we will explore 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 these two services:

• Decentralized Applications: Many DeFi (decentralized finance) and NFT (non-fungible tokens) projects rely on Bitcoin as their cryptocurrency. In order to communicate with these applications, they need access to Bitcoind.

• Research and Development: Developers and researchers often need to query Bitcoin blockchain data using tools like BTC RPC Explorer. Connecting Bitcoind allows you to seamlessly interact 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:

”bash

docker pull bitcoind/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 named "Dockerfile" in the same directory as your existing files. This file will contain instructions on how to create a Docker image for BTC RPC Explorer.

docker file

Use the official Node.js image

FROM node:latest

Set the working directory to /app

WORKDIR /app

Copy .gitignore and Makefile

COPY ./.gitignore Makefile .

Install dependencies

RUN npm install -g bitcoin-cli

Build the application

RUN npm run build

Expose port

EXPOSE 8545

Run the application when the container starts

CMD [./node_modules/.bin/bitcoin-cli”, “–rpc”, “

This Dockerfile uses the official Node.js image, sets the application's working directory, installs the dependencies using npm, builds the application, exposes port 8545 (the default RPC port), and defines a CMD command to run the application when the container starts.

Step 3: Build the Docker Images
Create two separate Dockerfiles:
One for Bitcoind (bitcoind/dockerfile)
One for BTC RPC Explorer (btxrpc/dockerfile)
Build each Docker image using:
''bash
docker build -t bitcoind-bitcoin-core .
docker build -t btxrpc-btc-rpc .

Step 4: Run the Docker containers

To run the containers, use the following commands:

• Bitcoind: docker run -d --name bitcoin-container bitcoind/bitcoind:latest

• 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 makes it easy to manage multiple containers without conflicts.

Step 5: Access Bitcoind and BTC RPC Explorer

Once the containers are running, you can access Bitcoind and BTC RPC Explorer using their respective URLs:

• Bitcoind:

• BTC RPC Explorer: (replacexrpc-container’ with the actual name of your container)

Conclusion

With these steps, 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.

Finally, 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 see what works best for your specific use case.