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MultiBit Bitcoin blockchain file (.spvchain)

.spvchain file signature | application/octet-stream

MultiBit Bitcoin blockchain file

Safe

Magic Bytes

Offset 0
53 50 56 42

Sources: Gary Kessler

Extension

.spvchain

MIME Type

application/octet-stream

Byte Offset

0

Risk Level

Safe

Validation Code

How to validate .spvchain files in Python

Python
def is_spvchain(file_path: str) -> bool:
    """Check if file is a valid SPVCHAIN by magic bytes."""
    signature = bytes([0x53, 0x50, 0x56, 0x42])
    with open(file_path, "rb") as f:
        return f.read(4) == signature

How to validate .spvchain files in Node.js

Node.js
function isSPVCHAIN(buffer: Buffer): boolean {
  const signature = Buffer.from([0x53, 0x50, 0x56, 0x42]);
  return buffer.subarray(0, 4).equals(signature);
}

How to validate .spvchain files in Go

Go
func IsSPVCHAIN(data []byte) bool {
    signature := []byte{0x53, 0x50, 0x56, 0x42}
    if len(data) < 4 {
        return false
    }
    return bytes.Equal(data[:4], signature)
}

API Endpoint

GET /api/v1/spvchain
curl https://filesignature.org/api/v1/spvchain

See the full API documentation for all endpoints and parameters.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a .spvchain file?

A .spvchain file is a MultiBit Bitcoin blockchain file file. MultiBit Bitcoin blockchain file

What are the magic bytes for .spvchain files?

The magic bytes for MultiBit Bitcoin blockchain file files are 53 50 56 42 at byte offset 0. These bytes uniquely identify the file format regardless of the file extension.

How do I validate a .spvchain file?

To validate a .spvchain file, read the first bytes of the file and compare them against the known magic bytes (53 50 56 42) at offset 0. This is more reliable than checking the file extension alone, as extensions can be renamed.

What is the MIME type for .spvchain files?

There is no officially registered MIME type for .spvchain files. Systems typically use application/octet-stream as a generic fallback when handling this format.

Is it safe to open .spvchain files?

MultiBit Bitcoin blockchain file (.spvchain) files are generally safe to open. They are classified as low risk because they primarily contain data rather than executable code. However, always ensure files come from a trusted source.