Term

Output Descriptor

A text representation that describes how to derive addresses and spend policies for a set of keys.

Type:
wallet
technology
Also known as:
Wallet Descriptor
1
definition

Output descriptors specify scripts, key origin data, and derivation paths in a standard string format. They help wallets and signers agree on the same address set and spending policy.

2
example

A multisig descriptor might include multiple xpubs, a derivation path, and a policy like sortedmulti(2, ...).

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