Bitcoin Handshake Test

This simple program performs a handshake with a Bitcoin node. It sends a version message, then waits to receive a version message as well as a verack message, and finally acknowledges this by sending its own verack message in return.

How to Run

Command to Execute Program

cargo r --release -- --ip-address <IP_ADDRESS> --port <PORT>

Command to Display Help

There is a basic help:

cargo r --release -- --help

How to Verify Handshake

Example Command

This Bitcoin node seemed reliable during my testing:

cargo r --release -- --ip-address 65.109.34.157

The program will default to port 8333.

Verification Message

If successfully connected and run, the program will print:

successful handshake