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Coin selection

A wallet algorithm choosing which UTXOs to spend, balancing fees, change, privacy and future wallet shape.

A wallet algorithm choosing which UTXOs to spend, balancing fees, change, privacy and future wallet shape.

A wallet algorithm choosing which UTXOs to spend, balancing fees, change, privacy and future wallet shape. This coordinate is placed in the wider system through its protocol, economic and historical relationships.

Understanding Coin selection helps distinguish a verifiable Bitcoin mechanism or historical record from slogans, products and market narratives.

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Linked to related atlas coordinates

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Grounded in a source record

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Explains function and trade-offs

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Part of the open Bitcoin knowledge graph

DOC · 001Bitcoin Core — Coin selectionDocumentation
Reviewed 25 July 2026Source-first · No investment advice