@ -464,7 +464,7 @@ When reading Bitcoin Script, remember that the condition being evaluated comes _
((("guard clauses")))Unlike an +IF+ clause, which offers alternative execution paths, the +VERIFY+ suffix acts as a _guard clause_, continuing only if a precondition is met.
For example, the following script requires Bob's signature and a pre-image (secret) that produces a specific hash. Both conditions must be satisfied to unlock:
For example, the following script requires Bob's signature and a pre-image (secret) that produces a specific hash. Both conditions must be satisfied to unlock it:
.A redeem script with an +EQUALVERIFY+ guard clause.