changes.md

Below is a summary of the key changes:

1. Create transactions: Using bdkpython to create sample transactions to be broadcasted over the mesh network.

2. New file btc/monitor_balances.py:

   • This new script includes functionality to monitor and log changes in Bitcoin wallet balances using the bdkpython library.
   • It involves reading wallet information from JSON files, fetching wallet balances, and comparing them to detect any changes.
   • The script uses pandas dataframes to log balance changes and supports monitoring multiple wallets stored in a specified directory.

3. Modifications in btc/segment.py:

   • Addition of a method serialize_to_json in the Segment class for serializing segment data to JSON format.

4. Updates to btc/segment_storage.py:

   • Printing detailed statements about received and missing segments for a particular payload.

5. Addition of binary file btc/wallets.zip and .gitkeep file in btc/wallets/ directory:

   • Added wallets.zip with pre-funded testnet sats for use in the demo.