Bitcoin Address Validator & Script Inspector

Validate Bitcoin legacy (P2PKH), SegWit (P2SH), and native Bech32/Taproot addresses with Base58Check and BCH error-detecting checksum verifications online.

How to Use Bitcoin Address Validator & Script Inspector

  1. Paste Bitcoin Address: Enter a Legacy (1...), SegWit (3...), or Bech32/Taproot (bc1...) address.
  2. Automatic Script & Checksum Detection: The tool decodes Base58Check or BIP173 BCH checksums to verify mathematical validity.
  3. Inspect Address Metadata: View the network type (Mainnet/Testnet), witness version, and public key hash (Hash160).

Frequently Asked Questions

What does a Bitcoin address checksum protect against?

The 4-byte Base58Check or Bech32 checksum ensures that any typo, omitted character, or transcription error is caught immediately before sending funds.