Byron Address Type¶

enum cardano_byron_address_type_t¶

Enumerates the types of spending data associated with Byron addresses.

This enumeration defines the type of data that can be associated with a Byron address. Each type corresponds to a different method of controlling the spending of funds:

Values:

enumerator CARDANO_BYRON_ADDRESS_TYPE_PUBKEY¶

Indicates that the address uses a public key to control spending.

The payload for this address type is a public key.

enumerator CARDANO_BYRON_ADDRESS_TYPE_SCRIPT¶

Indicates that the address uses a script to control spending.

The payload for this address type includes the script itself and possibly its version, depending on the script type.

enumerator CARDANO_BYRON_ADDRESS_TYPE_REDEEM¶

Indicates that the address uses a redeem public key.

Redeem addresses are a special type of address mainly used during the initial distribution phase of ADA. The payload is a redeem public key.