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"From" implies to users that every previous output is owned by a person, is controlled by a person, or is even an address. None of these are always true (though
by nwh 12y ago
"From" implies to users that every previous output is owned by a person, is controlled by a person, or is even an address. None of these are always true (though they usually are), which leads to disasters like people sending "refunds" to shared addresses. It's not a concept in the reference client and should be avoided to prevent more confusion than blockchain.info has already caused.
If I spend a script with no hash160/p2sh address, where is it "from"?
- olalonde 12y agoAh, I see your point now. I agree it can be confusing to a non technical audience but presumably, this tool is for people who have prior knowledge on how the block chain works.
- nwh 12y agoIt's probably best to avoid using the term anyway. Blockchain.info should really only be a technical tool but non-technical people seem to insist on using it and misunderstanding it.