Converting an Ethereum portfolio file into a bitcoin-qt portfolio
In this article, we will guide you throughout the conversion process of your Ethereum portfolio file (Wallet.aes.json) in a local bitcoin-qt portfolio. We will use command line tools Cryptography, Bitcoin-Cli and” XML2JSto achieve it.
Prerequisites:
- Install the required packages:
*Cryptography ‘(python) using pip:pip install cryptography'
*Bitcoin-Clion Linux or MacOS, using a tool like" ApT-Get 'Brew: Sudo Apt-Get Install Bitcoin-Cli or” Brew Install Bitcoin-Cli
*XML2JS(JavaScript) to analyze JSON files
- Make sure you have the Ethereum wallet file in a readable format.
Step 1: Convert the Ethereum portfolio file to Bitcoin-QT format
First of all, let's convert the Ethereum portfolio file (Wallet.aes.json) in Bitcoin-QT format. This will be done using the “cryptography” and Bitcoin-Cli ”packages.
Bash
Access your project directory
CD / Path / To / Your / Project
Convert Wallet.aes.json into Bitcoin-t / Wallet.dat
cryptography.openencfswallet -w wallet.aes.json -o bitcoin -tt / wallet.dat -Bitcoin -Qt Format
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- Replace / towards / your / project ‘with the real path to your project directory.
This command will create a new file named Bitcoin-Q / Wallet.Dat. This is the Bitcoin-QT format portfolio file that can be used for local storage.
Step 2: Check the conversion
To verify that the conversion has been successful, we must check if the portfolio data in the two formats correspond. We can use the “bitcoin-cli” tool to compare both files:
`Bash
Access your Bitcoin-QT wallet directory
CD / Path / To / Your / Bitcoin-Qt / Wallet
Compare the two wallets (note: you may need to install theXML2JSlibrary overall)
Bitcoin-cli dumpwallet Bitcoin-qt Format
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This command will print the content of the Ethereum and Bitcoin-QT portfolios. If the data is identical, the conversion has succeeded.
Additional advice:
- Make sure you have the right authorized to read and write files in your portfolio directory.
- You can use "cryptography" to generate a new wallet file if you need it from zero.
- Be aware of changes in the Bitcoin-QT format, because it is not directly compatible with Ethereum.
By following these steps, you should be able to successfully convert your Ethereum portfolio file (Wallet.aes.json`) to a local bitcoin-qt portfolio.