Address Type | Starts With | Characteristics | Best Use Case |
Legacy (P2PKH) |
| Original format; highest fees; universal support. | Use only with extremely old wallets. |
Nested SegWit (P2SH) |
| Great compatibility "wrapper"; supports Multi-Sig. | Use when balancing compatibility & fees. |
Native SegWit (Bech32) |
| Modern standard; low fees; includes error detection. | Recommended for daily use. |
Taproot (P2TR) |
| Latest upgrade; best privacy; supports complex scripts. | Use for enhanced privacy or advanced features. |
Key Takeaways:
Taproot (bc1p) : An evolution of SegWit. By "merging" multiple signatures into one, it makes complex transactions look like simple ones on the blockchain, significantly boosting privacy.
Fee Logic : Generally, the newer the address format (
bc1porbc1q), the lower the transaction fees you will pay.
