bitcoinjs BIP38

What it does

The bip38 package implements the BIP 38 private-key encryption convention. It serves applications that need compatible encrypted key formats. Check the convention's limitations, password handling and import support before using it; newer wallets may use different backup and encryption approaches.

BIP38 is a standard process to encrypt Bitcoin and crypto currency private keys that is less susceptible to brute force attacks thus protecting the user.

Features & requirements

Custody

Not applicableSource · 8 Oct 2026 ↗

Pricing

Free software; network or service fees may applySoftware or documentation license; hardware, network and connected service charges are separate.Source · 8 Oct 2026 ↗

Platforms

Source codeDeveloper source package, not a hosted wallet account.Source · 8 Oct 2026 ↗

Bitcoin support

Bitcoin-related serviceSource · 8 Oct 2026 ↗

GitHub repositories

Stars

219

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Forks

106

Primary language

JavaScript

Repository license

MIT

Last code push

Not checked

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Sources & freshness

Editorial review · 8 Oct 2026

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