Term

P2SH

A script type where the output is locked to the hash of a redeem script, enabling features like multi-sig.

Type:
script
address
Also known as:
Pay to Script Hash
1
basic

P2SH pays to the hash of a redeem script stored off-chain until spend time. To spend, the spender reveals the redeem script and provides data that satisfies it.

Example 1.1

"Multi-signature wallets often use P2SH so payers don’t need to know the full script, just the address."

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