Fix broken link to vanitygen. (Proof that the page was 404: https://archive.ph/iY5oI)
This is an attempt to change the destination link… FROM: https://bips.dev/15/vanitygen TO: https://github.com/klynastor/supervanitygen …using the syntax of Github Mediawiki format as mentioned here.
Fix broken link to vanitygen. See https://archive.ph/iY5oI
This is an attempt to change the destination link...
FROM: https://bips.dev/15/vanitygen
TO: https://github.com/klynastor/supervanitygen
...using the syntax of Github Mediawiki format as defined here: https://github.com/bitcoin/bips/blob/70d9b07ab80ab3c267ece48f74e4e2250226d0cc/scripts/link-format-chk.sh#L4
35@@ -36,7 +36,7 @@ Their FirstBits alias becomes:
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37 It is enough information to be given the FirstBits alias ''1brmlab''. When someone wishes to make a purchase, without FirstBits, they either have to type out their address laboriously by hand, scan their QR code (which requires a mobile handset that this author does not own) or find their address on the internet to copy and paste into the client to send bitcoins. FirstBits alleviates this impracticality by providing an easy method to make payments.
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39-Together with [[vanitygen|Vanitygen (vanity generator)]], it becomes possible to create memorable unique named addresses. Addresses that are meaningful, rather than an odd assemblage of letters and numbers but add context to the destination.
40+Together with [vanitygen https://github.com/klynastor/supervanitygen], it becomes possible to create memorable unique named addresses. Addresses that are meaningful, rather than an odd assemblage of letters and numbers but add context to the destination.
it would be preferable to remove the link altogether.
Good point. I have emailed the BIP Champion for his input and asked him to review this PR.
I have emailed the BIP Champion for his input and asked him to review this PR.
The email bounced. Now what?
I would suggest to just remove the link and leave it at the link text:
0Together with Vanitygen (vanity generator), it becomes possible to create memorable unique named addresses. Addresses that are meaningful, rather than an odd assemblage of letters and numbers but add context to the destination.
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I’m slowly learning git by way of using it as I go. I believe this is my first time ever using the [Review changes] functionality in github, so my apologies if I’m not doing something right here.