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Scan of descriptor QR from Sparrow Wallet not working
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- Python
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Description
Specter Desktop v2.0.1 does not seem to import the descriptor exported from Sparrow Wallet.
- Open a multisig wallet in Sparrow Wallet and press the QR-icon under "Script Policy"
- Open Specter Desktop: "Add wallet" -> "Import from wallet software" -> "Scan".
- Now try to scan the animated QR from Sparrow.
Alternatively download the descriptor as PDF - this does not scan as well:
Sparrow export in the UR split descriptor format.
https://github.com/BlockchainCommons/Research/blob/master/papers/bcr-2020-005-ur.md is the QR format.
https://github.com/BlockchainCommons/Research/blob/master/papers/bcr-2020-010-output-desc.md is the particular encoding for the descriptor.
Contributor guide
Research direction
Start with Specter Desktop's Add wallet → Import from wallet software → Scan flow and reproduce the failure using Sparrow Wallet's animated QR and PDF exports. Read the linked Blockchain Commons UR and output-descriptor specifications to understand the reported split descriptor format. Done means both Sparrow export forms scan and import successfully.
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Assessment
- Tech stack
- python
- Domain
- desktop
- Issue type
- Bug
- Difficulty
- 4/5
- Estimated time
- 3-5 days
- Activity status
- Stale
- Clarity
- Mostly clear
- Newbie friendliness
- 38/100