# FAQ **URL:** https://forums.counterparty.io/c/support/knowledge-base/31.md [Latest](https://forums.counterparty.io/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forums.counterparty.io/categories.md) --- ## [About the FAQ category](https://forums.counterparty.io/t/about-the-knowledge-base-category/1134)
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This category contains knowledge base / FAQs. If you find any inaccuracy, omission, or unclear explanation, leave a comment under (Reply to) the relevant KB and we'll fix it or improve it. --- ## [Is it possible to create list of addresses and private keys from Counterwallet pass phrase?](https://forums.counterparty.io/t/is-it-possible-to-create-list-of-addresses-and-private-keys-from-counterwallet-pass-phrase/1223)
**Author:** [@something](https://forums.counterparty.io/u/something)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 18, 2021, 12:06am UTC](https://forums.counterparty.io/t/is-it-possible-to-create-list-of-addresses-and-private-keys-from-counterwallet-pass-phrase/1223 "2021-04-18T00:06:45Z")
Yes, it can be done in several ways and the corresponding private keys can be obtained too. Counterwallet uses JavaScript to generate the addresses (see https://github.com/CounterpartyXCP/counterwallet/blob/master/src/… --- ## [What does "Insufficient BTC at address X (Need approximately Y BTC.)" mean?](https://forums.counterparty.io/t/what-does-insufficient-btc-at-address-x-need-approximately-y-btc-mean/2442)
**Author:** [@something](https://forums.counterparty.io/u/something)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2021, 2:49pm UTC](https://forums.counterparty.io/t/what-does-insufficient-btc-at-address-x-need-approximately-y-btc-mean/2442 "2021-02-10T14:49:53Z")
Sometimes when you want to Send BTC out of an address and click on the MAX button, but when you hit Send you get a message like this: The likely reason is Counterwallet miscalculated the amount required to pay transac… --- ## [My address in Counterwallet disappeared! (How to add new regular address)](https://forums.counterparty.io/t/my-address-in-counterwallet-disappeared-how-to-add-new-regular-address/1222)
**Author:** [@something](https://forums.counterparty.io/u/something)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 6, 2019, 8:58pm UTC](https://forums.counterparty.io/t/my-address-in-counterwallet-disappeared-how-to-add-new-regular-address/1222 "2019-06-06T20:58:32Z")
Short Answer Log on to Countewallet, in top left corner click on Create New Address \> Create Regular Address to have it reappear. Longer Answer Because Counterwallet is a deterministic wallet, every wallet “knows” abo… --- ## [Why do I need small amounts of Bitcoin to do things?](https://forums.counterparty.io/t/why-do-i-need-small-amounts-of-bitcoin-to-do-things/1142)
**Author:** [@something](https://forums.counterparty.io/u/something)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2018, 4:12pm UTC](https://forums.counterparty.io/t/why-do-i-need-small-amounts-of-bitcoin-to-do-things/1142 "2018-06-28T16:12:01Z")
Counterparty builds directly on top of the Bitcoin network, and every Counterparty transaction is a Bitcoin transaction as well. This means that Counterparty transactions are just as secure as Bitcoin transactions. Bec… --- ## [Where can I find a list of all Counterparty assets?](https://forums.counterparty.io/t/where-can-i-find-a-list-of-all-counterparty-assets/1138)
**Author:** [@something](https://forums.counterparty.io/u/something)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 25, 2018, 12:06pm UTC](https://forums.counterparty.io/t/where-can-i-find-a-list-of-all-counterparty-assets/1138 "2018-02-25T12:06:03Z")
There are several places where this can be accomplished: Counterwallet Go to https://counterwallet.io and look under Exchange. Your own assets are displayed under My Balances (in each address). Blockscan.com Go to ht… --- ## [I lost (forgot) my Counterwallet pass-phrase, can you help me recover (reset, restore) it?](https://forums.counterparty.io/t/i-lost-forgot-my-counterwallet-pass-phrase-can-you-help-me-recover-reset-restore-it/1226)
**Author:** [@something](https://forums.counterparty.io/u/something)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 28, 2017, 2:22pm UTC](https://forums.counterparty.io/t/i-lost-forgot-my-counterwallet-pass-phrase-can-you-help-me-recover-reset-restore-it/1226 "2017-12-28T14:22:17Z")
We are sorry, but unfortunately that is impossible because Counterwallet servers never know your password (even when it’s generated - it is generated client-side, and it is never sent to Counterwallet servers). For a wh… --- ## [I'm having issues with Counterwallet. Are there alternative Counterparty (XCP) wallets?](https://forums.counterparty.io/t/im-having-issues-with-counterwallet-are-there-alternative-counterparty-xcp-wallets/2404)
**Author:** [@something](https://forums.counterparty.io/u/something)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 18, 2016, 2:42am UTC](https://forums.counterparty.io/t/im-having-issues-with-counterwallet-are-there-alternative-counterparty-xcp-wallets/2404 "2016-10-18T02:42:53Z")
It could be that there’s an issue with the site, or with the underlying Bitcoin Core (too busy, for example) or something else. If you suspect it might be a client (browser) issue, you can try to debug it from client-sid… --- ## [When is a DEx order considered "active" and how can I cancel it?](https://forums.counterparty.io/t/when-is-a-dex-order-considered-active-and-how-can-i-cancel-it/1180)
**Author:** [@something](https://forums.counterparty.io/u/something)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 23, 2015, 9:14am UTC](https://forums.counterparty.io/t/when-is-a-dex-order-considered-active-and-how-can-i-cancel-it/1180 "2015-05-23T09:14:11Z")
If you place order on the DEx, it is not considered active because it first need to enter the blockchain, which may take couple of minutes. Once that happens, you will get a notification that your order is active and yo… --- ## [How do I get started developing on Counterparty?](https://forums.counterparty.io/t/how-do-i-get-started-developing-on-counterparty/1198)
**Author:** [@something](https://forums.counterparty.io/u/something)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 23, 2015, 10:35am UTC](https://forums.counterparty.io/t/how-do-i-get-started-developing-on-counterparty/1198 "2015-05-23T10:35:18Z")
Viewing the Specs/Protocol The most complete and up-to-date technical specification for Counterparty is here. A developer-level specification is available at https://github.com/tokenly/counterparty-spec. This will give… --- ## [Splitting Coins from Bitcoin Forks](https://forums.counterparty.io/t/splitting-coins-from-bitcoin-forks/3976)
**Author:** [@something](https://forums.counterparty.io/u/something)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 2, 2017, 4:22am UTC](https://forums.counterparty.io/t/splitting-coins-from-bitcoin-forks/3976 "2017-11-02T04:22:04Z")
I made sure my Bitcoin was in my Counterparty wallet long before Aug. 1 and and I’d like to know how I receive my equal shares of BCH (Bitcoin Cash). Get the private key from the address at which you have BTC (see belo… --- ## [How to use Private Key to import BTC funds from external address to Counterwallet address?](https://forums.counterparty.io/t/how-to-use-private-key-to-import-btc-funds-from-external-address-to-counterwallet-address/1225)
**Author:** [@something](https://forums.counterparty.io/u/something)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2017, 2:54pm UTC](https://forums.counterparty.io/t/how-to-use-private-key-to-import-btc-funds-from-external-address-to-counterwallet-address/1225 "2017-10-22T14:54:02Z")
\##How to Import Funds from Bitcoin Address using private key (privkey) Login to Counterwallet with Private Key from another address handy. In the top left corner, go to Import Funds \> Import (Sweep) Tokens from Another… --- ## [Is it possible for someone to use the funds from the burn address?](https://forums.counterparty.io/t/is-it-possible-for-someone-to-use-the-funds-from-the-burn-address/1157)
**Author:** [@something](https://forums.counterparty.io/u/something)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2017, 11:58am UTC](https://forums.counterparty.io/t/is-it-possible-for-someone-to-use-the-funds-from-the-burn-address/1157 "2017-10-21T11:58:47Z")
Short answer: No. Long answer\*: The Counterparty address was obviously hand-picked; the odds that the Counterparty burn address was generated randomly are 58^27, which means that it is effectively impossible the burn … --- ## [What is a Quick Access URL?](https://forums.counterparty.io/t/what-is-a-quick-access-url/1224)
**Author:** [@something](https://forums.counterparty.io/u/something)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2017, 11:52am UTC](https://forums.counterparty.io/t/what-is-a-quick-access-url/1224 "2017-10-21T11:52:53Z")
It is a specially crafted URL which allows you to avoid using the complex 12 word pass phrase when logging in to your Counterwallet. It can be created in Counterwallet Settings (the gear wheel icon) or, in case of a new… --- ## [How to sweep from an address with just a dust amount of BTC?](https://forums.counterparty.io/t/how-to-sweep-from-an-address-with-just-a-dust-amount-of-btc/2434)
**Author:** [@something](https://forums.counterparty.io/u/something)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 21, 2017, 8:20am UTC](https://forums.counterparty.io/t/how-to-sweep-from-an-address-with-just-a-dust-amount-of-btc/2434 "2017-07-21T08:20:56Z")
This question is broadly answered elsewhere, but without emphasis on the amount of BTC at the address that’s being “swept”. The simple answer is: You can fund the address that’s being swept with some BTC sufficient to… --- ## [What is the maximum image size in enhanced asset or broadcast feed?](https://forums.counterparty.io/t/what-is-the-maximum-image-size-in-enhanced-asset-or-broadcast-feed/2616)
**Author:** [@something](https://forums.counterparty.io/u/something)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2017, 9:30am UTC](https://forums.counterparty.io/t/what-is-the-maximum-image-size-in-enhanced-asset-or-broadcast-feed/2616 "2017-01-30T09:30:51Z")
As of early 2017, counterblock (which is used by Counterwallet) downloads PNG images of up to 20 kiB (20480 bytes) in size and 48x48 dimensions. This is not a protocol limitation, but just a way one implementation does… --- ## [How to use curl to access the Counterparty API from Windows](https://forums.counterparty.io/t/how-to-use-curl-to-access-the-counterparty-api-from-windows/2598)
**Author:** [@something](https://forums.counterparty.io/u/something)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 22, 2017, 5:52pm UTC](https://forums.counterparty.io/t/how-to-use-curl-to-access-the-counterparty-api-from-windows/2598 "2017-01-22T17:52:12Z")
On Linux it's easy because examples you see out there are usually correct (for Linux). Not so for Windows. This FAQ only shows how to use curl to execute one API call, to give you an idea of what needs to be done. Le… --- ## [How to pay asset (token) dividend using the Counterparty API](https://forums.counterparty.io/t/how-to-pay-asset-token-dividend-using-the-counterparty-api/2596)
**Author:** [@something](https://forums.counterparty.io/u/something)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 19, 2017, 6:07am UTC](https://forums.counterparty.io/t/how-to-pay-asset-token-dividend-using-the-counterparty-api/2596 "2017-01-19T06:07:24Z")
Let's say I'm an asset owner (the person who issued the asset (token), or if the token was transferred, the last transferee) who wants to pay a dividend to all addresses that hold my token (except the owner's address) an… --- ## [Why does my unconfirmed BTC balance decrease more than the amount of BTC sent?](https://forums.counterparty.io/t/why-does-my-unconfirmed-btc-balance-decrease-more-than-the-amount-of-btc-sent/2567)
**Author:** [@something](https://forums.counterparty.io/u/something)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 1, 2017, 3:03pm UTC](https://forums.counterparty.io/t/why-does-my-unconfirmed-btc-balance-decrease-more-than-the-amount-of-btc-sent/2567 "2017-01-01T15:03:32Z")
An address draws on a number (not just one) of unspent outputs. When a transaction is made, at least one entire output will be used, so until that transaction has received enough confirmations, the entire amount (of the … --- ## [What is addrindex and why is it necessary?](https://forums.counterparty.io/t/what-is-addrindex-and-why-is-it-necessary/1202)
**Author:** [@something](https://forums.counterparty.io/u/something)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 23, 2015, 10:45am UTC](https://forums.counterparty.io/t/what-is-addrindex-and-why-is-it-necessary/1202 "2015-05-23T10:45:05Z")
It's an optional start-up argument to Bitcoin executable (and/or configuration file) which adds another index of the blockchain to one's Bitcoin setup. Prior to Nov 9, 2014 txindex was the only blockchain index that Co… --- ## [What is the maximum length of Counterparty asset description?](https://forums.counterparty.io/t/what-is-the-maximum-length-of-counterparty-asset-description/2564)
**Author:** [@something](https://forums.counterparty.io/u/something)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 31, 2016, 7:13am UTC](https://forums.counterparty.io/t/what-is-the-maximum-length-of-counterparty-asset-description/2564 "2016-12-31T07:13:19Z")
Up to 52 bytes for "on-blockchain" description that is stored in the Counterparty database Effectively up to 2048 bytes for asset description in Enhanced Asset Information (which must be stored on an external Web site) … --- ## [What is the maximum quantity of issuance?](https://forums.counterparty.io/t/what-is-the-maximum-quantity-of-issuance/2559)
**Author:** [@something](https://forums.counterparty.io/u/something)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 29, 2016, 6:21am UTC](https://forums.counterparty.io/t/what-is-the-maximum-quantity-of-issuance/2559 "2016-12-29T06:21:24Z")
Countewallet allows over 92 billion (92,233,000,000). In the API and CLI, up to 2^63-1 is accepted (e.g. 9223372036854775807; which is 2^63-1. Note that owners of un-locked assets (tokens) can issue additional amounts,… --- ## [I sent BTC/XCP/TOKEN a while ago, but the transaction hasn't gone through - why?](https://forums.counterparty.io/t/i-sent-btc-xcp-token-a-while-ago-but-the-transaction-hasnt-gone-through-why/1854)
**Author:** [@something](https://forums.counterparty.io/u/something)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 24, 2016, 11:35am UTC](https://forums.counterparty.io/t/i-sent-btc-xcp-token-a-while-ago-but-the-transaction-hasnt-gone-through-why/1854 "2016-12-24T11:35:55Z")
Look it up on a Bitcoin (blockchain.info) or Counterparty blockchain explorer (xchain.io; the former won’t let you see the details of non-BTC transaction), but you would be primarily interested in the following: has th… --- ## [How to collect client-side debug information for Counterwallet?](https://forums.counterparty.io/t/how-to-collect-client-side-debug-information-for-counterwallet/1195)
**Author:** [@something](https://forums.counterparty.io/u/something)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 23, 2015, 10:19am UTC](https://forums.counterparty.io/t/how-to-collect-client-side-debug-information-for-counterwallet/1195 "2015-05-23T10:19:47Z")
Chrome Go to chrome://extensions At the very top check “Developer Mode” Navigate to https://wallet.counterwallet.io and hit CTRL+SHIFT+J to activate JavaConsole debugger (OS X users can go to Tools \> JavaScript Console)… --- ## [How to move assets (tokens) from and to my wallet at Counterwallet.io?](https://forums.counterparty.io/t/how-to-move-assets-tokens-from-and-to-my-wallet-at-counterwallet-io/1217)
**Author:** [@something](https://forums.counterparty.io/u/something)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2016, 4:46pm UTC](https://forums.counterparty.io/t/how-to-move-assets-tokens-from-and-to-my-wallet-at-counterwallet-io/1217 "2016-10-13T16:46:44Z")
WARNING Although every Counterparty address is also a Bitcoin address, you cannot send XCP or a Counterparty asset to a bitcoin address and expect the exchange to be able to recognize what it is and vice versa. Let’s go… --- ## [Manual BTC Sell-ing on the Counterparty Distributed Exchange (DEx) using counterparty-client](https://forums.counterparty.io/t/manual-btc-sell-ing-on-the-counterparty-distributed-exchange-dex-using-counterparty-client/1184)
**Author:** [@something](https://forums.counterparty.io/u/something)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 23, 2015, 9:41am UTC](https://forums.counterparty.io/t/manual-btc-sell-ing-on-the-counterparty-distributed-exchange-dex-using-counterparty-client/1184 "2015-05-23T09:41:30Z")
NOTE:The market command was removed from counterparty-client after this article was published, so the approach described in this post cannot be used verbatim (because market was removed, one would have to obtain DEx mark… --- ## [How to familiarize yourself with Counterparty by using testnet](https://forums.counterparty.io/t/how-to-familiarize-yourself-with-counterparty-by-using-testnet/2420)
**Author:** [@something](https://forums.counterparty.io/u/something)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2016, 10:32am UTC](https://forums.counterparty.io/t/how-to-familiarize-yourself-with-counterparty-by-using-testnet/2420 "2016-10-23T10:32:52Z")
New Counterparty users sometimes jump straight on to mainnet (the network with “real” tokens, XCP, BTC and others) without any practice. While that is fine if you deal with small values, it can be pricey if you make a m… --- ## [How do I get XCP on Counterparty testnet?](https://forums.counterparty.io/t/how-do-i-get-xcp-on-counterparty-testnet/1160)
**Author:** [@something](https://forums.counterparty.io/u/something)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 23, 2015, 8:36am UTC](https://forums.counterparty.io/t/how-do-i-get-xcp-on-counterparty-testnet/1160 "2015-05-23T08:36:51Z")
Using Counterwallet You can install your own Counterwallet server or use https://wallet.counterwallet.io/?testnet=1. You can send testnet BTC (which you can obtain from one of many BTC testnet faucets on the Web) to the… --- ## [How can I export (obtain) private key for my Counterwallet address?](https://forums.counterparty.io/t/how-can-i-export-obtain-private-key-for-my-counterwallet-address/1167)
**Author:** [@something](https://forums.counterparty.io/u/something)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 23, 2015, 8:49am UTC](https://forums.counterparty.io/t/how-can-i-export-obtain-private-key-for-my-counterwallet-address/1167 "2015-05-23T08:49:44Z")
Navigate to your address, click on Address Actions \> Show Private Key. The private key unlocks your address and allows access to it from anywhere. For example, when paired with the address it can be used to access th… --- ## [How can I "convert" my existing Bitcoin Core to Counterparty-compatible Bitcoin Core with addrindex?](https://forums.counterparty.io/t/how-can-i-convert-my-existing-bitcoin-core-to-counterparty-compatible-bitcoin-core-with-addrindex/2405)
**Author:** [@something](https://forums.counterparty.io/u/something)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 19, 2016, 2:30am UTC](https://forums.counterparty.io/t/how-can-i-convert-my-existing-bitcoin-core-to-counterparty-compatible-bitcoin-core-with-addrindex/2405 "2016-10-19T02:30:57Z")
You can simply follow the install guide for Bitcoin Core addrindex and reindex existing blockchain as explained in the document. This would preserve existing blockchain data and add an address index (and transaction in… [Next page](https://forums.counterparty.io/c/support/knowledge-base/31.md?page=1)