Pubkey Script, ScriptPubKey

Definition

A script included in outputs which sets the conditions that must be fulfilled for those satoshis to be spent. Data for fulfilling the conditions can be provided in a signature script. Pubkey Scripts are called a scriptPubKey in code.

Synonyms

• Pubkey script

• ScriptPubKey

Not To Be Confused With

• Pubkey (a public key, which can be used as part of a pubkey script but don’t provide a programmable authentication mechanism)

• Signature script (a script that provides data to the pubkey script)

Links

• Pubkey script — Bitcoin.org Developer Guide